Join us for a discussion with Dr. Rachel Schattman focused on strategies for efficient water usage in vegetable and small fruit production. Rachel will cover topics including soil water monitoring (technology and software) and irrigation system decisions for the first 30 minutes of our time together before moving into facilitation of a farmer-to-farmer discussion. Come to listen, share your own experiences, ask questions, troubleshoot, and be inspired about new systems that may make your own farm more climate resilient!
Dr. Rachel Schattman is an Assistant Professor of Sustainable Agriculture at the University of Maine School of Food and Agriculture, where she focuses on supporting farmers to be more resilient in the face of climate change while protecting natural resources.
The Climate Farmer Forums are brought to you by NOFA-VT and MOFGA. This event is one in a three-part series discussing water in agriculture. At the registration link you can choose to attend whichever sessions you wish. Our first session is focused on vegetable producers, our second session is focused on livestock producers, and our third session is focused on whole-farm water management across production types.