Cheney Lake Watershed
Dr. Jill Clapperton Workshop
Pleasantview Activity Center 5013 S Dean Rd, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesDr. Jill Clapperton is an internationally recognized soil scientist, speaker, and educator dedicated to advancing healthy, productive soils that support resilient agroecosystems. Her expertise lies in rhizosphere ecology-the dynamic zone where roots, soil and microorganisms interact. Jill focuses on cropping systems and integrated grazing systems that build soil health, improve nutrient cycling, enhance water-holding capacity,…
Winter Workshop Series: Intercropping: A Diverse Journey with Justin Jacobs
South Hutchinson Community Building 101 West Ave C, South Hutchinson, Kansas, United StatesJustin Jacobs farms with his family in northwestern North Dakota near Ray. They started building their family farm in 2016 on 45 acres and have since grown to farming 750 acres in 2025. Their farm practices are built on implementing and developing soil health practices, including intercropping and the use of cover crops. Justin formerly…
Winter Workshop Series: Soil Health Matters, Graze Every Acre presented by Steve Swaffer, Noble Research Institute
Pleasantview Activity Center 5013 S Dean Rd, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesSteve Swaffar serves as a regenerative ranching advisor in the Producer Guidance program at Noble Research Institute. For his presentation, Soil Health Matters, Graze Every Acre, the question is not whether every acre should be grazed, but how can you graze every acre. Whether you want to extend your grazing season, make use of ungrazed…
Winter Workshop Series: Growing Soil Biology in an Arid Climate with Nick Vos
Pleasantview Activity Center 5013 S Dean Rd, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesNick and his family, reside in Hugoton, Kansas, where they farm corn, soybeans, wheat, and sorghum. In addition, Nick owns a seed business and has successfully integrated a Dorper herd into the cropping operation. Dorpers are a hair sheep breed, used to harsh arid environments, and fits in nicely with their “dust bowl” climate. Yet…