Saturday, June 8, 9:30 am until 3:30 pm
Johnsonville, NY
Come spend the day with renowned groundcover and soils ecologist, Christine Jones. Discover the transformative power of soil health and plant vitality in an engaging presentation by Dr. Jones herself.
Christine Jones has not been to the US in many years. This is a unique opportunity to dig deep into the relationship between plants and the soil microbiomes, build your understanding of how the soil really works, and how we can use this understanding to improve our businesses.
There will be three workshops in the region. The workshop will last six-hours and have a field visit in the afternoon.
TICKET INFORMATION: Each event is ticketed separately. Registration is required. Event locations will be sent once you register. Tickets are offered at a sliding scale for farmers with a suggested price of $30.00 and general admission (including technical assistance providers) tickets are $60.00.
Tuesday, June 4th, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Fairlee, Vermont
Register Today at https://Jones4.eventbrite.com
Thursday, June 6th, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Freeport, Maine
Register Today at https://Jones6.eventbrite.com
Saturday, June 8th, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Johnsonville, New York
Register Today at https://Jones8.eventbrite.com
Please contact Meghan Sheradin at meghan@vtgrassfarmers.org, if you have any questions about Dr. Christine Jones events.
Christine's time in New England is hosted by: New England Grazing Network, Northeast Pasture Consortium, Vermont Grass Farmers Association, UVM Extension | UVM Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Wolfe's Neck Center for Agriculture & the Environment, and Cornell Cooperative Extension | Capital Area Agriculture and Horticulture Program
This workshop is also generously supported by the National Grazing Lands Coalition, NRCS Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative, and the Cedar Tree Foundation. Ticket prices are to cover the cost of food.
