Virtual caffeine and cover crop event to be held Jan. 14

A virtual caffeine and cover crop program will be held from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Jan. 14. Keith Berns, co-owner of Green Cover Seed, will discuss cover crop diversity, rotation and species. This event is free and preregistration is required.

“We are excited to take the caffeine and cover crops breakfast event online. We can promote farmer-led discussions about soil health with industry experts to a larger audience,” said Debbie Absher, director of agricultural programs at Sussex Conservation District. Registered attendees will receive an email with the event link. This event is presented by the Delaware Soil Health Partnership, Sussex Conservation District and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service.

For more information or to register, go to sussexconservation.org/events or call Siobhan Kelley, SCD communications and outreach specialist, 302-856-2105, Ext. 122.