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SUMMARY:SoilCon: Irrigated Perennial Systems
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, February 26th\, 2026 \nTime: 12:00 pm – 6:30 pm PST \nLocation: WSU in Richland\, WA or Online \nCost: Free \nTopics:  \n\nSoil health in Central WA vineyards\nCover crops and weed management\nData-driven management of irrigated perennial systems\n+ more!\n\nRegistration: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/soilcon-irrigated-perennial-systems/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Soil Health Initiative":MAILTO:soil.health@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Virtual SoilCon26: Soil Health Successes and Failures
DESCRIPTION:Date: Thursday\, February 12th\, 2026 \nTime: 8:30 am – 12:45 pm PST \nLocation: Webinar \nCost: Free \nTopics:  \n\nThe status of the world’s soils\nDemystifying soil health\nLong-term soil health research\nThe role of microbiology in soil health\n+ much more!\n\nRegistration: REGISTER HERE
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/virtual-soilcon26/
ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Soil Health Initiative":MAILTO:soil.health@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:STAR Web Tool Training
DESCRIPTION:Want to make informed\, science-driven decisions for your farm or agricultural operation? \n\n\nJoin us for a FREE\, hands-on training to learn how the STAR Tool can help you unlock smarter\, more sustainable farming practices — and connect you to valuable technical and financial resources!\n\n\n\n When: May 15\, 2025 | 1 PM – 4 PM\n Where: WSDA Offices\, Conference Room 238\, 21 N 1st Ave #236\, Yakima\n Speaker: Lauren Quackenbush\, Washington State Department of Agriculture STAR Coordinator\n What You’ll Learn:\n\n How to use the STAR tool to rate your fields \n How to access conservation funding opportunities \n How to enroll in our FREE STAR Soil Sampling Program (available to the first 100 enrollees!) \n\n\n\n Pre-register now: HERE\n\nThis tool was built for farmers\, by farmers and researchers — making it easy to implement science-based\, locally relevant practices that boost both your productivity and sustainability.\n\n\n#STARTool #Agriculture #Conservation #SustainableAgriculture #FarmSmart #YakimaEvents #AgTech #SoilHealth #ClimateSmartAg
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/star-web-tool-training/
LOCATION:WSDA Offices\, 21 N 1st Ave #236\, Yakima\, WA\, 98902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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SUMMARY:SoilCon25: Tree Fruit Soil Health Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Crops: Tree Fruit \nDate: February 27th\, 2025 \nTime: 1:00 pm -4:30 pm PST \nLocation: Confluence Technology Center\, Wenatchee\, WA \nCost: $25 \nTopics:  \n\nWhat is tree fruit soil health?\nWhat is the new soil health initiative?\nSoil health management tools to help mitigate tree stress and improve fruit quality in the face of climate extremes.\nTools to mitigate replant disease.\n\nLEARN MORE AND REGISTER
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/tree-fruit-soil-health-workshop/
LOCATION:Confluence Technology Center\, 285 Technology Center Way #102\, Wenatchee\, Washington\, 98801
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Soil Health Initiative":MAILTO:soil.health@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:SoilCon25: Diversified Organic Systems
DESCRIPTION:Crops: Diversified Organic Cropping Systems with Integrated Livestock \nDate: Thursday\, February 13th\, 2025 \nTime: Starting at 9 am \nLocation: WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center\, Puyallup\, WA – Also available VIRTUALLY. \nCost: Free! (pre-registration required) \nTopics:  \n\nManaging pasture micronutrients\nHandling the legume summer slump\nFarmer experiences\nLessons learned from the LTARE site\, and more\n\nInterested participants can REGISTER HERE!
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/diversified-organic-systems/
LOCATION:WSU Puyallup Research and Extension Center\, 2606 W Pioneer Ave\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Soil Health Initiative":MAILTO:soil.health@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:Virtual SoilCon25: Building Resiliency with Soils
DESCRIPTION:Date: Tuesday\, February 11th\, 2025 \nTime: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm PST \nLocation: Webinar \nCost: Free \nTopics:  \n\nConnection of practice to policy\nWater Management\nSoil Amendment Rates\nAgroecosystem Resiliency and more.\n\nRegistration: REGISTER HERE\nLightning talk: Apply here to present a flash talk at this year’s Virtual SoilCon25! Application submissions are due by January 28th.
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/virtual-soilcon-building-resiliency-soils/
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Soil Health Initiative":MAILTO:soil.health@wsu.edu
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SUMMARY:SoilCon25: Dryland Cropping Systems
DESCRIPTION:Event Highlights: \n\nUnderstanding Soil Health: Explore what soil health means for dryland cropping systems using livestock grazing.\nEconomics: Gain insight into the economics of conservation practices in forage crops.\nAgricultural Carbon Market Opportunities: Learn about “climate-smart practices” and their benefits.\n\nLocation: Lincoln County Fair & Event Center\, Davenport\, WA. Also available VIRTUALLY. \nCost: Free! (pre-registration required) \nInterested participants can REGISTER HERE.  \nContact: Liz Gillispie at elizabeth.gillispie@wsu.edu with any questions.  
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/dryland-crping-systems/
LOCATION:Lincoln County Fair& Event Center\, 1601 Morgan Street\, Davenport\, Washington\, 99122
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ORGANIZER;CN="Washington Soil Health Initiative":MAILTO:soil.health@wsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Denver:20241217T120000
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SUMMARY:How to Approach Soil Health Products Webinar
DESCRIPTION:With the rise of the soil health movement\, farmers and agricultural professionals are facing an influx of products claiming to revolutionize soil health. From “activators” and “boosters” to “revitalizers” and “stimulators\,” the market is saturated with soil health products making bold promises. But how many of these claims are backed by independent research? And what should farmers rely on for real\, measurable improvements in their soils?  \nJoin us for a free\, in-depth webinar\, “How to Approach Soil Health Products\,” on December 17th from 12-1 pm PST. Washington State University Extension Agronomist and Andy McGuire will discuss the importance of being a discerning consumer of soil health products. Participants will learn how to evaluate product claims critically and when to choose proven\, time-tested practices over unproven solutions.  \nIn this webinar\, attendees will:  \n\nLearn to define their specific soil health problems clearly. \n\n\nGain insights into evaluating soil health products and identifying marketing red flags. \n\n\nRemember the long-lasting benefits of established soil-building practices like cover cropping\, composting\, and no-till farming. \n\n\nAccess reliable resources for further learning and practical soil health management. \n\nWith so many new products on the market\, it’s crucial to know what works in the field and what is backed by research.   \nThe webinar will feature a Q&A session and real-world examples to guide participants in making more effective\, evidence-based soil management choices.  \n  \nWho should attend?  \nThis webinar is ideal for farmers\, technical service providers\, researchers\, extension professionals\, and anyone interested in understanding soil health from a scientific\, practical perspective.  \n  \nHow to learn more and register:  \nInterested participants can REGISTER HERE.  \nContact Liz Gillispie at elizabeth.gillispie@wsu.edu with any questions.  
URL:https://washingtonsoilhealthinitiative.com/event/how-to-approach-soil-health-products-webinar/
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