DIG IN and GET THE DIRTÂ about soil health on small farms! What a fantastic day we had at the Get the Dirt 2024 event!
Whether you were sipping coffee during the networking session or diving deep into the breakout sessions, we hope you left with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Here’s a quick recap of the day’s highlights and links to the presentations for those who want to revisit the insights shared.
Event Highlights
- Keynote Speaker: Lali Hess shared her journey of balancing sustainability and business in the farm-to-table catering world. Her insights into community building and conservation were truly inspiring.
- Breakout Sessions: From in-depth discussions on soil life and perennials to small farm agronomy and promoting beneficial insects, attendees had a diverse array of topics to choose from.
- Conservation Planning: A practical case study led by experts demonstrated the intricacies of conservation planning on small farms.
- Social Hour at Porter Farms: A perfect way to wind down the day, connecting with fellow attendees over appetizers and drinks at this working veteran farm.
Presentation Links
Missed a session or want to revisit a presentation? Click the links below to access the materials shared by our speakers:
- Growing Community & Conservation in a Small Business by Lali Hess
- Invertebrate Soil Life by Dr. Stephanie Frischie
- Integrating Perennials by Jonas Carpenter
- Small Farm Agronomy by Kegan Hilaire
- Promoting Native and Beneficial Insects by Dr. Laura Ingwell
- Organic Agriculture by Ashley Adair
- Regenerative Homesteading by Bree Ollier
- Conservation Planning Case Study
Join Us Again!
We hope you found the event as enriching as we did. Stay tuned for more events and opportunities to connect and learn. Until next time, keep digging into the dirt and making a difference!