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Farming with Soil Life Short Course - Soil animals and microbial processes - New York/Northeast Region

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This online short course is intended for NRCS staff, Soil and Water Conservation staff, Extension Educators, farmers and other agricultural professionals in the northeastern region of the US.

This course will be presented by Xerces staff Stephanie Frischie, Agronomist & Native Plant Materials Specialist; Jennifer Hopwood, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist - Midwest; and Kelly Gill, Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist - Northeast/Mid-Atlantic. Guest Presenter Kyle Wickings, Associate Professor of Entomology at Cornell University will talk about soil animals and their role in governing microbial processes in agricultural soils.

Participants will learn about common soil invertebrates, their ecology and roles in soil health, scouting methods, and management strategies to increase beneficial soil animal populations.

In Dr. Wicking's talk, he will review the primary pathways by which soil animals influence crop residue decomposition and organic matter cycling, first discussing recent research on the different ways invertebrates interact with microbial processes in soil. Second, he will talk about the impact of agricultural management practices on invertebrates and the processes they drive. Next, we’ll discuss how invasive earthworms muddy the concept of soil health. Lastly, we’ll explore how even plant-feeding insect pests can impact carbon and nitrogen cycling in soil.

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Nov 9, 2022 09:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Message preview	Hi there, You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Nov 9, 2022 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: Farming with Soil Life Short Course - Soil animals and microbial processes - New York/Northeast Region Register in advance for this webinar: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z72UOkwIT1mrGHEnhdT1iA After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. ---------- Webinar Speakers Stephanie Frischie (Agronomist and Native Plant Materials Specialist @The Xerces Society) Based in northwest Indiana, Stephanie provides pollinator habitat expertise to farms in Canada and the U.S. She also works with the native seed industry and researchers to plan and develop seed supply of important plant species for restoration of insect habitat. Before joining Xerces, Stephanie conducted research on the potential of native cover crops in Spanish olive orchards at Semillas Silvestres, S.L. through the Native Seed Science, Technology and Conservation (NASSTEC) grant. Previously, she was the plant materials and conservation programs manager for eleven years at the Nature Conservancy’s Kankakee Sands restoration project in northwest Indiana. Jennifer Hopwood (Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Midwest @The Xerces Society) Jennifer provides resources and training for pollinator and beneficial insect habitat management and restoration in a variety of landscapes. She oversees a team of four USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service partner biologists and works closely with the NRCS. Jennifer has authored a number of publications and articles, and is co-author of several books, including Farming with Native Beneficial Insects, 100 Plants to Feed the Bees, and a roadside revegetation manual. Jennifer has a master's degree in entomology from the University of Kansas. Along with work as a research specialist conducting invertebrate field research and identification, Jennifer was an instructor in biology and environmental science at Iowa State University and Des Moines Area Community College prior to joining Xerces in 2009. Kelly Gill (Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist, Northeast/Mid-Atalntic @The Xerces Society) As a Xerces Society Pollinator Conservation Specialist and a Partner Biologist with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, Kelly provides technical assistance on pollinator conservation in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast region. This work includes planning, designing, installing, and managing habitat for pollinators. Kelly also works with staff and research partners to develop technical guidelines and provide training on pollinator conservation practices. Kelly completed her master’s Degree in entomology at Iowa State University where she conducted research on the development of best practices for conserving native bees and beneficial insects in agricultural landscapes. Kyle Wickings (Associate Professor of Entomology @Cornell University) Kyle Wickings is an associate professor of Entomology at Cornell University where he maintains a 60% research appointment and a 40% extension appointment. Research in the Wickings lab focuses on the ecology and management of soil arthropods.

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