2024 AgriBio Systems Winter Workshop: The Power of Biology
The Power of Biology Workshop
Join us for a transformative event where you’ll connect with like-minded farmers from around the world, all aiming to reduce costly inputs and enhance their farm’s sustainability. This event offers a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and logistics of Regenerative Agriculture, soil biology, and microbial applications.
Key takeaways include:
• Build relationships with other farmers from around the world who share the same goal of reducing costly inputs.
• Learn about the power of soil ecology and biology, and how they can transform your farm.
• Understand the logistical challenges of making, storing, and applying microbes on large acreages.
• Visit the facility to observe the equipment needed to produce biological inputs at scale.
• Discover the economic benefits of Regenerative Agriculture, including ways to:
• Reduce costly fertilizer inputs.
• Reduce disease pressure on crops.
• Minimize the use of fungicides and insecticides.
• Learn how cover crops can improve a biological system and promote long-term soil health.
• Explore systems thinking to improve your overall farm management strategy.
• Learn how to make vermicompost on a large scale for soil fertility.
• Understand how EnSoil Algae works to enhance nutrient cycling and improve crop performance.
This event offers invaluable insights into sustainable farming practices that can help you reduce input costs, improve crop health, and boost your farm’s resilience.
Wednesday, December 18th, 2024
• 8:00 - 8:05 | Welcome: Ray Archuleta, Adam York, Brad Hobrock, Todd Harrington
• 8:05 - 8:30 | Biology Journey - Adam York and Brad Hobrock
• 8:30 - 9:45 | Soil Demonstrations - Ray Archuleta
• 9:45 - 10:00 | Break
• 10:00 - 11:00 | Biomimicry, Soil Health Principles, and Ecosystem Process - Ray Archuleta
• 11:00 - 12:00 | Haney Soil Test Based on Biomimicry
• 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch
• 1:00 - 2:00 | Application of Haney Soil Test - David Kleinschmidt
• 2:00 - 3:00 | The Logistics of Cover Crops and Soil Biology in Corn & Soybean Rotations - Barry Fisher
• 3:00 - 4:00 | Animal Integration into Cropping Systems - Ray Archuleta
• 4:00 - 4:30 | Questions and Answers
• 4:30 | End of First Day
Thursday, December 19th, 2024
• 8:00 - 8:45 | Why Soil Biology? - Todd Harrington
• 8:45 - 10:45 | Tour of Biological Facility - Todd Harrington, Adam York & Brad Hobrock
• 10:45 - 11:00 | Break
• 11:00 - 12:00 | Equipment and Logistical Challenges - Todd Harrington, Adam York & Brad Hobrock
• 12:00 - 1:00 | Lunch
• 1:00 - 2:00 | Pros & Cons of Biofertility - Todd Harrington, Adam York & Brad Hobrock
• 2:00 - 2:30 | The Power of Algae “EnSoil” - Tucker Garrigan
• 2:30 - 4:00 | Large Group Discussion
• 4:00 - 4:15 | Wrap-up
Registration is $200, which includes lunch on both days of the event. The full amount can also be applied as a credit toward any AgriBio Systems orders placed in 2025.