Understanding Microbiomes and Soil Health

(Updated: Feb. 13, 2023, 5:37 a.m.)

Friday, February 17, 2023

12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

O.P Owens Agriculture Center

455 Caton Road, Lumberton, NC

Recent spikes of input costs have made many growers rethink some of their management strategies. Experts say there is more life and diversity below ground than above, which play critical roles in soil and plant health. Yet so many don't even have a basic understanding of the complex system.

Join us as Dr. Mallory Choudoir, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Plant and Microbiology, provides a general overview of agricultural soil microbiomes basics, the connection of microbiomes to soil fertility metrics, and microbial inoculants. Dr. Ekrem Ozlu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Crop and Soil Science, will also discuss soil organic matter turnover, soil health principles, and impacts of soil management.

CCA credits will be available.

A sponsored meal will be provided, so attendees must RSVP by February 15. Register online at the following link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/understanding-microbiomes-and-soil-health-tickets-541153794567

or by scanning the QR code

Please contact Mac Malloy, County Extension Director and Field Crops Agent, at 910-671-3276 or by email at mac_malloy@ncsu.edu for more information.

Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made to Mac Malloy at 910-671-3276.