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Machado Family Farms Field Day
Join us for a free, in-person event at Machado Family Farms to explore the benefits of cover cropping and integrated grazing in walnut orchards. This hands-on tour will provide valuable insights into soil health, beneficial insect activity, and sustainable farming practices.
What to Expect:
Learn about grazable cover crop mixes and how they support soil health, water infiltration, nitrogen fixation, and pollinators
Participate in interactive soil testing and beneficial insect sampling using tools like soil probes, infiltration rings, sweep nets, and sticky cards
Gain insights on integrated grazing and its role in cropping systems from experienced graziers
Speakers:
Drew Cheney, Machado Family Farms – Farmer’s experience with cover cropping
Tom Johnson – Expert in soil health and cover crop selection
Vince & Frankie Arburua – Integrated grazing insights from experienced graziers
Don’t miss this opportunity to see sustainable practices in action and connect with fellow farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals. The address will be provided in the confirmation email after RSVPing.
