The Yuma County Cooperative Extension is hosting a Desert Southwest Soil Health Webinar on Thursday, July 23. Experts from industry, government, and academia will discuss methods used to assess and improve the health of your home and production soils. The following topics will be covered:
- Soil Organic Matter
- Interpreting Soil Test Results
- Structure & Function of Plant Roots
- Mycorrhizae 101
- Compost & Cover Crops
- Microalgae
- Biochar
- FDA Soil Health Perspectives
- Conservation Tillage
- Organic Production
- Pesticide Effects
- Soil Borne Pathogens
- Ag Engineering Pest Control
The following Pesticide Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) have been requested for AZ and CA:
2.0 CEUs for CA DPR
2.0 CEUs for NV Pest Control. Course number: NV-20-182
3.0 CEUs for NM General, PRAP, and PRRO. Course number: 0004ZY
The webinar will have three modules. CCA credits are offered only for Modules 1 and 2. Module 3 is pest control specific and contains both CEUs for both AZ and CA (see module info below). Each module is independent, so you only have to attend the module for the CEUs want for (e.g. If you are seeking CA-DPR or AZDA CEUs, you only have to attend the final module expected to start at 3:15 MST.).
Module 1: Defining soil health
CCA : Soil and water management 2.5 credits
Module 2: Practices to increase soil health
CCA: Soil and water management 4.5 credits
Module 3: Soil pest control
CCA: Soil and water management 1.5 credits
CCA: Integrated pest management 1.5 credits
2.0 AZDA CEUs
2.0 CA-DPR CEUs
2.0 credits for NV Pest Control. Course number: NV-20-182
3.0 credits for NM General, PRAP, and PRRO. Course number: 0004ZY
Register for this free online event via Eventbrite (link above). Contact Robert Masson, Yuma County Cooperative Extension Ag Agent, for more information.