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Soils Field Day
Take Part in the 2026 Soils Field Day!
NJ farmers know that the weather is becoming more unpredictable, with heavier rains and increasing drought conditions. Soil health practices can help build your soils capacity to absorb water during those heavy rain events and hold onto that moisture through drought. Take part in the Soils Field Day to learn about those practices and swap first-hand knowledge with other farmers.
Thurs. Oct. 29th, 2026 at Harvest Hall at Alstede Farms | 10am-2:45pm
About This Event
What can you do to keep your farm productive when the weather doesn’t cooperate?
Join the Regenerative Farm Network (RFN-NJ) for a Soils Field Day focused on practical ways to manage your soils for greater productivity and resilience in the face of heavier rainfall, drought, and extreme weather.
When soils can absorb and hold water during heavy rain—and make that water available to crops during dry periods—they can better support consistent production. We’ll look at how various soil properties affect how soils function on the farm, and how practices such as adding compost can help improve those characteristics over time.
We know the most valuable knowledge comes from farmers! There will be plenty of time to hear and share first-hand knowledge from other farmers on what soil health practices have and haven’t worked for them.
Whether you are dealing with fields that dry out too quickly, struggle to drain after heavy rain, or simply want to make better use of your soil and available resources, this field day will provide practical information and opportunities to help you make decisions that work for your farm.
The event will be held rain or shine. The field portion of this event will be a walking tour. Please bring suitable footwear and gear. The rest of the event will be inside. For more information, please contact North Jersey RC&D staff at 908.574.5368 at email Sam at sloscalzo@northjerseyrcd.org.
Light snacks and coffee/tea available. If you signed up for a biological soil analysis, drop off your soil or compost sample.
