Project BEACON Lunch Learn

About this event

Improving soil health and farm profitability for local producers.

Join us at the Anderson Family Farm for a Lunch & Learn about Project BEACON, a collaborative effort focused on using biochar-amended poultry litter to build better soil quality while protecting our local water resources. All attendees will receive a complimentary lunch catered by Wright’s BBQ.

What we’ll cover:

• On-Farm Benefits: Learn about bio-char amended litter and how it helps build soil quality while keeping nutrients on your land.

• Field Sampling: Representatives from Arkansas Discovery Farms will discuss edge of field sampling at the University of Arkansas’ newest Discovery Farm.

• Producer Incentives: Learn how local producers can participate in a voluntary pilot study offering free amended litter applications and incentive payments.

When:

Thursday, November 12th

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

(Free Catered Lunch)

Location:

Anderson Family Farm

644 Madison 7400

Hindsville, AR 72738

From Beaver Watershed Alliance