Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District

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<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 700; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Rain date:<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;Sunday, September 28th, 10 AM - 1 PM<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Curious about biochar and how it supports soil health and climate resilience? Join us at Big River Chestnuts in South Deerfield to learn about the benefits of this carbon-rich soil amendment. We&rsquo;ll discuss how biochar is made, how it can enhance soil health and water retention, and what to consider when using it on your farm. We will also discuss how to access funding and other forms of assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">The Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District will demonstrate its newest addition to their equipment program - a Stoltzfus 4-ton multi-purpose spreader, which will apply a custom blend of biochar and compost to Jono Neiger&rsquo;s agroforestry system. This versatile tool is available through HHCD&rsquo;s equipment rental program and can be used to apply a range of amendments that increase soil fertility and health, and build long-term climate resiliency.<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">Snacks and refreshments will be provided after the event.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">*HHCD&rsquo;s Stoltzfus Wet-Lime Spreader was purchased with grant funding provided by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:italic;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre;white-space:pre-wrap;" style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: italic; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">*The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides funding for biochar and other soil amendments through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)&nbsp;

Hi <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style="" style="background-color: rgb(248, 248, 255); border: 1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255); border-radius: 4px; color: rgb(42, 42, 196); padding: 1px 8px; font-size: 11px; display: inline-block; margin: 0px; overflow-wrap: anywhere; user-select: none; box-sizing: inherit;">First name, Thank you for registering for our event and supporting our cause. Your registration greatly helps our mission of supporting farmers and conserving natural resources in our region.&nbsp; We look forward to seeing you at Big River Chestnuts to learn about biochar and other soil amendments!&nbsp; Please reach out if you would like to learn more about HHCD or have suggestions for future programming and services! Matthew Karasmatthewhhcd@gmail.com

Rain date: Sunday, September 28th, 10 AM - 1 PMCurious about biochar and how it supports soil health and climate resilience? Join us at Big River Chestnuts in South Deerfield to learn about the benefits of this carbon-rich soil amendment. We’ll discuss how biochar is made, how it can enhance soil health and water retention, and what to consider when using it on your farm. We will also discuss how to access funding and other forms of assistance through the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS).The Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District will demonstrate its newest addition to their equipment program - a Stoltzfus 4-ton multi-purpose spreader, which will apply a custom blend of biochar and compost to Jono Neiger’s agroforestry system. This versatile tool is available through HHCD’s equipment rental program and can be used to apply a range of amendments that increase soil fertility and health, and build long-term climate resiliency.Snacks and refreshments will be provided after the event. *HHCD’s Stoltzfus Wet-Lime Spreader was purchased with grant funding provided by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. *The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) provides funding for biochar and other soil amendments through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP)

Hampden-Hampshire Conservation District

Building Fertile Ground: Biochar, Soil Health, and Agroforestry in Action

98 Settright Rd

Everyone's Welcome!

free

Supportive

$10

Sustaining

$25

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