Through guest speakers and field visits, participants will learn about major soil health principles such as: evaluating soil properties, the role of cover crops in nutrient cycling, soil biology interactions, incorporating animals into the soil health program and cover crop selection for the various conditions in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Participants will receive training on how to more effectively work with producers to help them improve soil health and water quality by creating more drought resilience in their fields with highly diverse rotation, low disturbance farming, continuous cover and living roots throughout the year.