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This year’s nitrogen management module series, "N is for Nitrogen 2.0," builds upon last year’s sessions, "N is for Nitrogen," by expanding on key nitrogen management strategies and introducing new topics.
- Feb 13 - Session 2: Nitrogen management in regenerative agricultural systems, covering:
- Principles of regenerative agriculture
- Soil organic matter’s role in nitrogen supply
- Using legumes, manure, compost, and cover crops as nitrogen sources
- Understanding nitrogen availability from organic fertilizers
- Feb 20 - Session 3: Best management practices for efficient nitrogen management, focusing on
- Minimizing nitrogen losses in agricultural systems
- Matching crop nitrogen needs with manure and fertilizer applications
- Strategies to reduce excess soil nitrogen in the fall (including cover cropping)
- Reducing volatilization and denitrification losses from nitrogen sources
This series is designed to provide both foundational knowledge and practical strategies for improving nitrogen use efficiency in agricultural systems. Join us for the second session in the three-part webinar series and discover the key to successful nitrogen management in agriculture and reclamation with Ruth McDougall, M.Sc, P.Ag.
Session 2. Nitrogen management in regenerative agriculture
Explore the role of nitrogen management in regenerative agriculture and its impact on sustainable farming practices. This session will delve into innovative approaches to optimize nitrogen use while enhancing soil health and supporting ecological balance.
Key Topics Covered:
- Principles of nitrogen management in regenerative systems.
- Building soil health to improve nitrogen efficiency and reduce dependency on synthetic inputs.
- Integrating nitrogen-fixing cover crops and rotations.
- Strategies for minimizing nitrogen losses and environmental impacts.
- Case studies showcasing successful nitrogen management in regenerative agriculture.
Join us to learn practical strategies and tools for aligning nitrogen management with the goals of regenerative agriculture, ensuring long-term sustainability and productivity.
Who Should Attend:
- Farmers and agricultural professionals.
- Environmental scientists and land managers.
- Educators, students, and advocates of regenerative practices.
Presenter: Ruth McDougall, M.Sc, PAg, is an acknowledged expert in BC in the on-farm management of nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural waste, fertilizing residuals, and soil fertility. She prepares Nutrient Management Plans for a wide range of types of agricultural operations on an ongoing basis. She has written several guidelines documents for using nitrogen and other nutrients on farms in BC. She is certified by the BC Ministry of Agriculture as a nutrient management planner in BC.
She is also an expert in the characterization of fertilizing residuals, including municipal biosolids, and their beneficial reuse in fabricated soil, on agricultural land, in mine and aggregate extraction site reclamation, landfill closure, and compost. She has extensive experience managing and land application of municipal biosolids, municipal wastewater treatment plant effluent, livestock waste, and other residuals. She has extensive knowledge of the BC environmental regulations for the beneficial reuse and composting of these wastes. She has 25 years of experience with residential recycling in BC.
This event is supported by the BC Climate Agri-Solutions Fund (BCCAF). Funding for the BCCAF has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the Agricultural Climate Solutions – On-Farm Climate Action Fund. BCCAF is delivered by the Investment Agriculture Foundation. To learn more, visit www.bccaf.ca
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