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Soil Fertility Refresher Course
February 7 - February 8
Are you a past Ag degree/dip graduate? Could your soil fertility knowledge use a “tune-up”? Brushing up for your CCA exam? Join us for 2 days of detailed soil fertility training!
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, February 7-8, 2023
Where: Manitoba Crop Diversification Centre, Carberry, MB
Registration deadline: January 13, 2023
Registration is closed for Carberry – All spaces filled!
Due to popular demand, we are offering a 2nd date and location for the course: February 28 – March 1 in Steinbach
Where: Pat Porter Active Living Centre, 10 Chrysler Gate, Steinbach
Date: Tuesday and Wednesday, February 28-March 1, 2023
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Registration is closed for Steinbach – All spaces filled!
Stay tuned for next year’s course!
Instructors: Dr. Don Flaten (Retired professor, University of Manitoba), John Heard (Soil Fertility Extension – MB Agriculture) and Marla Riekman (Soil Management Specialist – MB Agriculture)
Get refreshed on these topics:
- Basic soil properties and productivity
- Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulphur, Micronutrients
– Form and behavior in soil
– Nutrient uptake, function and deficiency symptoms
– Fertilizer source, placement, timing and rate - Soil test interpretation and recommendations
9 Nutrient Management CEUs and 3 Soil and Water Management CEUs are available