News Flash

News Home

Posted on: August 12, 2022

Virtual Classes Focusing on Soil Health

Hands in dirt

Extension’s Alternative Crops Program is hosting seven free online classes. All classes will focus on managing soil health on agricultural lands in Nevada. The classes are every Tuesday morning from 10-11 a.m., August 30 through October 11. 

Advanced registration is required for each of the seven online classes, which will be accessed using Zoom. Once you have completed your Eventbrite registration, an email will be sent to you with a Zoom access link included. 

Soil Series 08-30-22 #1 
Topic: Properties of Soils
Maninder K. Walia, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
August 30, 2022 |10 11 a.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/383635633507

Soil Series 09-06-22 #2 
Topic: The Importance of Soil Nutrients, Compost and Fertilizers with Application Rate Calculation.
Cody Witt, Full Circle Compost
September 6 | 10-11 a.m.  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/383639856137

Soil Series 09-13-22 #3
Topic: Increasing C sequestration in soils: Can biochar help?
Paul Verburg, Associate Professor of Soil Science, University of Nevada, Reno
September 13 | 10-11 a.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/383641511087

Soil Series 09-20-22 #4
Topic: The Soil Health & Water Connection
Chuck Schembre, Environmental Scientist, Nevada Division of Environmental Protection
September 20 | 10-11 a.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/383643727717

Soil Series 09-27-22 #5
Topic: Regenerative Ag & Soil Health Principals
Marlon Winger, Regional Soil Health Specialist (ID, WY and MT), USDA NRCS Soil Health Division
September 27 | 10-11 a.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/383645292397

Soil Series 10-04-22 #6 
Topic: Winter Annual Cropping Systems: Lessons learned after two years of evaluation in Nevada.
Juan Solomon, Associate Professor of Agronomy, University of Nevada, Reno
October 4 | 10-11 a.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/383647448847

Soil Series 10-11-22 #7 
Topic: Basics of Composting
Elaine Fagin, Community Horticulture Education Program, University of Nevada, Reno Extension
October 14 | 10-11 a.m. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/383648341517

If you have questions about Zoom access, please contact Linda Brown prior to the event at 775-423-5121 or brownl@unr.edu 

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in News Home

Man tees off at Jim Regan Golf Tournament

Annual Jim Regan Golf Tournament Results

Posted on: September 27, 2023
3Q Employee Service_Priscilla Baker

Churchill County Recognizes Employees

Posted on: September 20, 2023
Wishing Tree distribution effort in 2020

Wishing Tree Program Ends

Posted on: September 19, 2023
Children receive school supplies from staff at the Churchill County School District.

Fallon Community Day Deemed A Success

Posted on: August 7, 2023
Old weir flow in mid-March 2023

High-Water Operations Continue

Posted on: April 6, 2023
Carson River flowing high at McLean Road.

High-Water Town Hall Takeaways

Posted on: March 29, 2023
High Water Call Center Number Established

High Water Call Center Established

Posted on: March 17, 2023
Pinwheels at base of Millennium Park's clock tower

April is Child Abuse Prevention Month

Posted on: March 16, 2023
Water in the V-line on Coleman

Ensure Insurance Policies Are Current

Posted on: March 10, 2023
Water through the V-line weir in 2017

High Water Operations Underway

Posted on: March 6, 2023
Myles with dog in forest_crop

Newest Commissioner Eager to Serve

Posted on: January 31, 2023
Pete Olsen portrait

‘It’s Been A Good Ride’

Posted on: January 4, 2023
ASL

ASL Anywhere Now Available For Nevadans

Posted on: December 27, 2022
Bus swearing in

Scharmann Sworn In As County Commissioner

Posted on: November 18, 2022
Mel Glover raises flags on the flagpole in front of the museum

Mel Glover Selected New Museum Director

Posted on: August 19, 2022
Water in an irrigation  canal

Striking a Balance

Posted on: April 18, 2022
Person holding their head in their hands

Crisis Intervention Training Offered

Posted on: April 12, 2022
Fire truck cab on the assembly line

New Fire Engines Being Custom Built

Posted on: February 16, 2022
Older woman holds coffee mug

Powerful Tools For Caregivers Class

Posted on: October 25, 2021
Jack-o-lantern decor

County Departments Host Fall Events

Posted on: October 8, 2021
Flags on veteran head stones at cemetery

Members Needed For Cemetery Board

Posted on: October 5, 2021
Children surround a scarecrow they built

Scarecrow Factory Returns For Fall Fun

Posted on: October 4, 2021
Museum facade_travnev

Museum Offers Traditional Lifeways Classes

Posted on: September 30, 2021
Wishing tree distribution

Wishing Tree Applications Now Available

Posted on: September 21, 2021
1st county youth getting Pfizer vaccine

Need Folks Willing To Be Tested

Posted on: May 13, 2021
Three Easter eggs nestled together in grass

Great Easter Egg Hunt is April 3-11

Posted on: March 23, 2021
Commissioner Greg Koenig

Meet Commissioner Greg Koenig

Posted on: January 12, 2021