Farmland Access Workshops: Regenerative Agriculture

50 West High Street,Ballston Spa NY 12020

06 December, 2022

Description

Presented by Zach Spangler, Ag Climate Rsiliency Specialist for Cornell University Cooperative Extension Regenerative agriculture involves a variety of specidic practices all tied together by a set of guiding principles. Following these principles can create many benefits for farms and their communities including: improved soil health, increased biodiversity, resilience to extreme weather events, decreased water run-off and soil erosion, strengthened local food systems, potential for carbon sequestration and reduced emissions. this workshop will explore the principles and practices of regenerative agriculture, describe the benefits on farms and for society, and discuss how to get started with regenerative agriculture. Workshops are free, thanks to funding by the NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets. Additional workshops will be held January 10th and February 7th, follow @ccesaratoga on Facebook for announcements. To register contact Nicolina Foti via email [email protected] or call 518-885-8995.