Innovative Two-Day Soil Health Event
Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam to speak
October 13th, 2022 Pratt, Kansas: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PrairieFood, developer of an innovative approach converting biomass resources into safe, valuable, high-carbon products for agriculture and other sectors, announces the 2022 PrairieFood Forum + Soil Health Workshop in Pratt, Kansas. This two-day, forward-thinking forum will feature expert speakers, open discussions, and hands-on demonstrations. Producers can enhance their knowledge of regenerative farming principles to help farmers adopt more soil health practices to build a legacy of sustainable farming operations for future generations.
Farmers and ranchers are encouraged to join this event both days beginning Monday, November 14th at 1 pm. Featured speakers will include Robert Herrington of PrairieFood on Deglobalization of Agriculture & the New Circular Economy for Rural America and Keith Berns to address the Economics of Soil Health: Carbonomics. Leaders in agriculture, global conservation commodities, and finance will speak during a panel presentation to address urgent topics of soil carbon sequestration, water quantity and quality, and the new flow of finance. Speakers include Michael Doane (The Nature Conservancy), Damien Speight (Javelin Global Commodities), and Dr. Thomas Hoenig (past chief executive of the 10th District- Federal Reserve Bank). Day one ends with a happy hour social with local food charcuterie boards and select beverages.
The Soil Health Workshop begins on Tuesday, November 15th at 8 am. Producers can expect to gain valuable knowledge on soil health practices to build farm resiliency by increasing soil organic matter, sequestering carbon, and capturing more water. The benefits of improving soil health will also increase profitability. Kansas Secretary of Agriculture Mike Beam will welcome attendees, followed by a keynote presentation by Northwest Kansas Producer Michael Thompson, Kansas Soil Health Alliance, titled Farming in the Drought- A Journey into Soil Health & Carbon Farming. Dr. Trish Jackson, PrairieFood, will also present educational sessions, and Lance Gunderson of Regen Ag Lab will speak to Soil Biological Function and Carbon Sequestration. NRCS Soil Health Specialist Candy Thomas provide Soil Health Demonstrations including a rainfall simulation using various soil management practices. A special presentation from gerontologist & regenerative ag expert, Erin Martin Soil Health is Human Health will conclude the workshop by 4 pm.
PrairieFoodTM is a young, vibrant, up-and-coming company focusing on a triple-P bottom line: taking care of People and the Planet by helping everyone in the supply chain be Profitable. PrairieFoodTM is a micro carbon soil amendment that stimulates naturally occurring biology by acting as a catalyst for change. When paired with regenerative agricultural practices, rapid results show healthier soil and plants, more nutritious food, and healthier people. PrairieFoodTM also provides education about Regenerative Agriculture practices. This event is co-sponsored by Silveus Insurance Group with support from Green Cover, Regen Ag Lab, NRCS, Pratt County District of Conservation, Kansas Department of Ag, Kansas Soil Health Alliance, and PrairieFood.
Event Details: PrairieFood Forum + Soil Health Workshop
● Dates: Monday, November 14th - 1pm - 7:30pm + Tuesday, November 15th - 8am - 4pm
● Location: Pratt County 4H Fairground - 81 Lake Road Pratt, KS 67124 Tickets: $40 for both days of education + happy hour, snacks, and lunch
● https://www.prairiefood.com/2022-forum-soil-health-workshop
For press inquiries & sponsorship contact: Jessica Gnad, jgnad@prairiefood.com 620.388.4164
PrairieFood, Inc. is the developer of an innovative approach to converting biomass resources into valuable carbon products to overcome the economic challenges of past biomass conversion. The company provides an attractive, cost-effective solution for managing environmentally detrimental biomass and producing profitable renewable products for the agricultural and energy markets. Inquiries may be directed to Inquiry@PrairieFood.com XX