Farmer workshop on crop alternatives at Spangle on Thursday, June 23

Many farmers in Spokane and Whitman Counties were unable to seed spring crops due to wet, cold weather. Spokane County Farm Bureau and Washington State University Extension invite growers to a workshop to discuss alternative plans for the season.

The discussion topics will include management of chemical fallow, fall crop opportunities and seeding dates, plant-back restrictions, and soil fertility. The panelists will include farmers Hal Johnson and Jim Nollmeyer, along with Rich Koenig and Dennis Roe from WSU and Kurt Braunwart from ProGene Plant Research.

The meeting will be held at the Harvester Restaurant in Spangle on Thursday, June 23 at 6 p.m. The workshop is free and open to anyone interested. Coffee and pie will be provided. To help with planning, RSVP by June 20 to Hal Meenach at 509-448-9443 or at [email protected].

For further information, contact Diana Roberts at WSU/Spokane County Extension, phone 509-477-2167 or email at [email protected].

If special accommodations for individuals with a disability are needed please contact the WSU Extension office beforehand in order to guarantee the accommodation's availability. WSU Extension programs and policies are consistent with federal and state laws and regulations on nondiscrimination regarding race, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, disability and sexual orientation.

Evidence of noncompliance may be reported through your local WSU Extension office.

 

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