Join us for a series of three events at Coös County farms throughout the Upper Connecticut Watershed. In partnership with the Coös County Conservation District (CCCD), Essex County Conservation District, and the CT River Farmer Alliance, we will be showcasing conservation projects on different farms and exploring their production practices.
For persons with disabilities requiring special accommodation, please contact Will Hastings at 603-788-4961 prior to the event. Given ample time, we will make any reasonable effort to make accommodations.
Session 1: MID-SEASON CORN EVALUATION - NORTH STRATFORD NH
Date & Time: June 27, 2024 | 10:30am - 12:30pm
Location: CJEJ Farm, 98 US-3, North Stratford, NH 03275
Join us for a hands-on session in the field and learn about the importance of scouting corn fields for pests mid-season.
Attendees will set the agenda with whatever questions they have regarding field corn production, including…
- stand evaluation
- weed management practices
- herbicide recommendations
- mid-season nitrogen assessment
- considerations for transitioning to no-till
- management to prevent mycotoxin issues.
2.0 Pesticide Applicator Credits
Event will be held rain or shine.
Session 2: HAYFIELD MANAGEMENT AND EVALUATION
Date & Time: August 2, 2024 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Robinson Family Farm, 2328 Halls Stream Road, Pittsburg, NH 03592
Description: This meeting will focus on hayfield care, including fertility, improvement and recovery of previous idle fields, and weedy species identification. Robinson Family Farm will highlight the hayfield improvement project they are undertaking with support from the Coös County Conservation District Climate Resiliency Grant. Other topical conservation efforts in the CT River headwaters will also be discussed.
2 – PAT Credits (pending)
The event is rain or shine.
Session 3: ORGANIC NO-TILL VEGETABLE PRODUCTION AND PROTECTED AGRICULTURE
Date & Time: August 21, 2024 | 5:30 - 7:30pm
Location: Uphill Farm, 148 Bray Hill Rd, Whitefield, NH 03598
Join us for an evening discussion on organic no-till vegetable production. We will discuss vegetable production in northern New Hampshire, establishing and managing no-till systems, and explore pest exclusion systems for leek moth and swede midge. Uphill Farm will also highlight its efforts to transition towards precision irrigation with assistance from the Coös County Conservation District Climate Resiliency Grant.
2 – PAT Credits (pending)
The event is rain or shine.
