NY 4-R Field Day

UNION SPRINGS, N.Y. — Join the NY State Agribusiness Association and Cornell Cooperative Extension of Cayuga County for an on-farm field day that will show how science, technology and production practices work together to support environmental stewardship on agricultural fields. This farm open house will showcase the management, machinery, and concepts used to meet the 4-R objectives. The general public is welcome to attend and learn directly from farmers the philosophy they apply and the practices they use. There is no charge for this workshop and lunch will be provided.

4R Nutrient Stewardship provides a framework to achieve cropping system goals, such as increased production, increased farmer profitability, enhanced environmental protection and improved sustainability.

To achieve those goals, the 4R concept incorporates the:

Right fertilizer source at the
Right rate, at the
Right time and in the
Right place

4R nutrient stewardship requires the implementation of best management practices (BMPs) that optimize the efficiency of fertilizer use. The goal of fertilizer BMPs is to match nutrient supply with crop requirements and to minimize nutrient losses from fields. Selection of BMPs varies by location, and those chosen for a given farm are dependent on local soil and climatic conditions, crop, management conditions and other site-specific factors.

Other agronomic and conservation practices, such as no-till farming and the use of cover crops, play a valuable role in supporting 4R nutrient stewardship. As a result, fertilizer BMPs are most effective when applied with other agronomic and conservation practices.

To pre-register, visit http://www.nysaba.com or email [email protected].

Learn about agriculture’s 4Rs, an innovative approach to fertilizer stewardship and environmental dimension of nutrient management in agricultural systems.

Wednesday, August 23 CCA credits will be available

9:30 registration. Meeting from 1:00pm – 3:00pm

DuMond Farms

5083 White Rd

Union Springs, NY 13160

–Donette J Griffith, Cornell Cooperative Extension