UW–Madison Extension is hosting a free field day in Arena, WI on Wednesday, September 2 from 10:00 a.m. – noon to explore water quality and soil health benefits of alternative crop rotations for potatoes in Wisconsin. Lunch is provided!
This field day will feature conversations about on-farm water quality monitoring, potential of alternative crop rotations, and innovative practices to protect water quality.
This field day is sponsored by the Rural Partnership Institute project.
Please RSVP to ensure an accurate head count for lunch.
Questions?
Guolong Liang, Agriculture Water Quality Outreach Specialist
gliang6@wisc.edu
September 2
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Field Location:
6445 US-14
Arena, WI 53503
Free to attend
Lunch provided
Agenda
10:00 a.m.
Registration and Carpool to Field Location
Enter the field road on the east side of the field. Carpool option available: We’ll meet at 6530 Helena Rd, Arena, WI at 10 am sharp.
10:15 a.m.
Overview of Research Updates to Reduce Water Quality Impacts in Potatoes
Dr. Steven Hall, UW-Madison Extension
10:45 a.m.
Investigating Soil Health in Alternative Crop Rotations in Potatoes
Dr. Nicole Tautges, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute
11:15 a.m.
Does it Make Sense Agronomically to Grow Perennials in a Potato Rotation?
Seth Olson, Conservation Agronomist, Alsum Farms