Registration now open for 2017 Soil Health Conference in Ames, Iowa. 

Building on the success of the Inaugural Soil Health Conference in 2016, the second Soil Health Conference will be held in the Scheman Building at Iowa State University on Feb. 16-17, 2017. This conference is organized by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and the Department of Agronomy.

Soil health is the foundation for a vibrant and stronger agriculture system and economy. Healthy soils are essential to healthy environments, including clean air and clean water for sustainable agriculture and livelihoods. The theme of the 2017 Soil Health Conference is “Building Soil Health for Healthy Environment and Farm Profitability” in Iowa and the Midwest.

Conference will offer:

*Research-based information. During the 2-day conference, research-based information addressing the soil health principles and management practices for best decision-making for building healthy soils, sustainable agriculture, and clean environment will be presented.

*Speakers from land-grant universities and USDA. The Soil Health Conference will host a number of renowned scientists, agronomists, framers, and conservationists as conference speakers. Information will be provided by scientists from land-grant universities, USDA-ARS, USDA-NRCS, farmers and agriculture sector.

*Wide range of topics. Presentations at the conference will address concerns and interests of farmers, agronomists, agricultural consultants, soil scientists, extension professionals and policy makers who are interested in learning about soils for sustainable agriculture.

*Posters on research and education. Posters on research and education addressing management practices and their effects on soil health will be displayed during the 2 days of the soil health conference.

*CCA credits. This conference will provide an opportunity to certified crop advisors who are eligible to earn continued education credits in soil and water by attending many breakout sessions.

Register Now

Please register online by visiting: register.extension.iastate.edu/soilhealth/registration. Click here to view a preliminary conference program and catch highlights from the 2016 Soil Health Conference in this video. Join the discussion on Twitter and keep up on conference announcements using the hashtag #2017SHC.

Please save the date for Feb. 16-17, 2017, and take advantage of this gathering to learn about soil health and develop a network with other professionals.