Johnsonville project update and more: What to know about Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers' annual meeting
SHEBOYGAN — Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers has announced its conference and annual meeting will be Feb. 9.
The day will be dedicated to reviewing the group’s progress and strategize building soil health while sustaining farm profitability.
The day will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Amore Banquet Hall, 18 W Mill St., Plymouth.
As provided in a news release from the group, the schedule is as follows:
10 a.m. — Welcome and year-in-review, Brody Stapel, president;
10:15 a.m. — Conservation Outcomes in 2023, Shawn Wesener, Farmers for Sustainable Food;
10:30 a.m. — Johnsonville project update, Tricia Verville, The Sand County Foundation;
11 a.m. — Monetizing Soil Health with Carbon Intensity, Carolyn King, Continuum Ag;
Noon — Lunch;
12:45 p.m. — Open floor for sponsors;
1 p.m. — Soil Health for Profitability: Revenues Beyond Commodities, Carolyn King, Continuum Ag; Jeff Gaska, Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil & Healthy Water; Cade Christensen, CAL Drones; and
2 p.m. — Closing comments.
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Those interested in attending the can RSVP to Laura Hensley at lhensley@voiceofmilk.com.
Sheboygan River Progressive Farmers is a nonprofit, farmer-led watershed conservation group working in Sheboygan and Fond du Lac counties. Members share strategies for improving soil health, farming efficiency, reduced environmental impact and more across the Sheboygan River Basin.
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