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New Jersey

No-Till & Cover Crop
Winter Conference

Thursday December 13 2018

Washington, NJ

A full day of informative panels and demonstrations for those interested in, advocating for, and implementing no-till and cover crops!

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Conference

The first annual New Jersey Cover Crop and No-till Conference will be held December 13 2018 at Hawk Pointe Golf Course in Washington, NJ.

We’re excited to bring you this unique, one-of-a-kind learning experience assembling the some of the best no-tilling and cover cropping farmers in the northeast as well as agronomists, and researchers together in one location to share cutting-edge ideas and strategies to improve the profitability and efficiency of your no-till and cover crop operation.

The conference will help farmers use cover crops more successfully on their farms. From veteran farmers to those who have never used no-till and cover crops, there will be something for everyone.

Hawk Pointe Golf Club

 4 Clubhouse Drive, Washington, NJ 07882

Thursday
December 13 2018

8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

$35.00 per person

Focuses

2

Experts

7

Topics

9

No-Till and 

Cover Crops

Experienced farmers and agronomists with years of experience in learning and implementing no-till and cover crops over thousands of acres 

• Maximizing Yields and Profits Using No-Till and Cover Crops
   

• Digging into Soil Health​
   

• No-Till to Planting Green: The Journey That’s Got Me Here
   

• Cover Crop Application Methods: Succeeding with Aerially Seeded Cover Crops, Interseeder, High Crop Spreader and more!
   

• Managing Spring Cover Crop: Secrets to a Successful Termination
   

• Selecting the right cover crop species  for your farm system
   

• Identifying Strategies for Fighting Slugs, weeds and pests
   

• Cover crops and no-till in organic vegetable and field production systems
   

• Ask the Experts: Q/A Sessions with Leaders in No-till and Cover Crop

Speakers

Sponsors

Many thanks to our sponsors! 

We are a non-profit dedicated to community needs through conservation.  North Jersey RC&D works throughout  Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Morris, Somerset & Union County. 

Our mission is to help improve education for low-income children, ensure a sustainable environment, foster creative communities that enhance civic life and advance philanthropy in the Greater Philadelphia region.

Nutrien Ag Solutions is a leading agricultural retailer of crop inputs and solutions, we're here to help you grow. Whether you're looking for top-of-the-line nutrients or an integrated vegetation management program, our national network of retailers and agronomists is ready to offer you expert solutions to grow your crops, your bottom-line results and your operations.

Growmark FS, LLC is a full-service retailer of plant food, crop protection, seed, lime and custom application services.

Preferred Seed provides forage and cover crop seed to the agricultural industry. Learn more at http://www.preferredseed.com/

Kluthe Environmental Solutions (KES) is dedicated to supporting agriculture and natural resources.  We offer many services including cover crop species selection for optimal benefit, comprehensive nutrient management planning, SADC Farmland Preservation conservation plans, and agricultural business analysis.  Learn more at www.KlutheEnvironmental.com

Serving Eastern & Central Pennsylvania as well as most areas of New Jersey, Rosetree Consulting is happy to support any agricultural, regulatory or environmental need you may have on your operation.

Liquid nutritional products for ALL crops…fruit, vegetables, row crops and pastures…plus free-choice minerals for all grazing livestock/equine and remedies for dairy animals. Our products were formulated on the belief that the health of our planet, its inhabitants and food depends on healthy soil.  Contact farmingsolutions2016@gmail.com to learn more. 

Turkey Creek Farm's goal is to serve and support farms of any type and size in the Mid-Atlantic region. Your individual farm is our focus. Using quality products from our line of trust-worthy vendors, we strive to provide you with the products and services that you need. We carry a full line of seed from fully-traited to certified organic. We also sell liquid fertilizer, sprayers and storage tanks, and agricultural plastics, net-wraps, twines, and sisals.

VanderGroef Family Farms was founded by Jeff Van der Groef Sr., in 1986. It all started out as 7 cows, and now has grown to 100 head milking with another 100 plus replacements. The milking herd now has a Rolling Herd Average of 25,000 lbs.  VanderGroef Farms can meet your crop needs by spreading lime and fertilizer. They are also a seed dealer for King’s Agri-seed.

Established in 1985, the Northeast Organic Farming Association of New Jersey (NOFA-NJ) is a membership-based nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting organic agriculture in New Jersey through education, technical assistance and advocacy. 

Stroud™ Water Research Center seeks to advance knowledge and stewardship of freshwater systems through global research, education, and watershed restoration.  Since 1967, Stroud Water Research Center has been leading the effort to produce innovative solutions for preserving and restoring fresh water. We believe in an independent voice — and in adventure, inspiration, perseverance, and integrity. 

PASA is a Pennsylvania-based sustainable agriculture association founded in 1992. We coordinate year-round workshops and events, administer formal farming apprenticeships, and facilitate research that empowers farmers with data they value. We also work to foster productive connections between farmers, community members, local businesses, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Our annual sustainable agriculture conference draws thousands of people from all sectors of the food system for four days of intensive learning on a wide range of food and farming topics.

USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service serves New Jersey from six service centers. One of our primary objectives is to help farmers and landowners protect and improve soil health. This is achieved by partnering with local farmers to implement practices that increase the productivity of their crops and livestock while increasing the health and function of our fields and water courses.

Are you interested in sponsoring the event?  Contact for more information. 

Register now to secure your spot at the New Jersey No-Till and Cover Crop Winter Conference. ​​

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