Participants will learn how to estimate nitrogen release from diverse organic sources & translate that into nitrogen fertilization decisions and reporting. We will cover the most common sources of nitrogen and complete a nitrogen budget.

• Understanding Nitrogen Dynamics: the nutrient, the role of microbes and the relevance of soil organic matter.
• Predicting Nitrogen Availability: how much nitrogen releases from organic amendments, compost and cover crops.
• Nitrogen Budgeting: putting it all together: N budgeting, synchronizing N release with N demand, role of water, and soil testing.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Growers, CCAs, PCAs and other agricultural professionals who are interested in learning about nitrogen management in organic production are encouraged to enroll.

• Cost $20 (Free for farmers); lunch provided
• Earn 4 hours of CCA credits
• Earn 4 hours of CDFA-INMTP CE credits