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Cayuga County
Young soybean plants thrive in the residue of a wheat crop. This form of no till farming provides good protection for the soil from erosion and helps retain moisture for the new crop.
Image by Tim McCabe, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Soybean plants grow among wheat residue in no-till farming

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2025 Organic Cropping Systems Field Day

  • Friday, August 15, 2025, 2:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Farmers, researchers, and agricultural professionals are invited to join NY Soil Health for the 2025 Organic Cropping Systems Field Day on Friday, August 15, from 2:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Musgrave Research Farm in Cayuga County.

The event is part of the 2025 New York Soil Health and Climate Resiliency Field Days and is free to attend. Registration is required.

The program will feature soil health demonstrations, an equipment showcase, and a farmer panel exploring strategies for success in organic crop rotations. A highlight of the afternoon is the New York Soil Health Trailer, a mobile lab equipped with a rainfall simulator that illustrates how practices like cover cropping can reduce runoff, control erosion, and improve nutrient retention.

This year’s event marks the 20th anniversary of the Cornell Organic Cropping Systems (OCS) Experiment, a long-term trial established in 2005 at the Musgrave Research Farm. The OCS explores organic crop rotations that vary in tillage intensity and fertility management, to provide research-based insights to improve yield, soil health, and profitability for organic producers.

Location:

Musgrave Research Farm
1256 Poplar Ridge Rd
Aurora, NY 13026

A social hour with drinks and snacks will follow the formal program at 4:30 pm.

Fee

FREE but registration is required

Register

https://www.newyorksoilhealth.org/calendar_event/8-15-soil-health-and-climate-resilency-field-day-aurora-ny/

Location

Musgrave Research Farm
1256 Poplar Ridge Rd
Aurora, New York 13026

Last updated August 13, 2025

 

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