How can we preserve soil for future generations?
Session participants:
Mr. Matt Deaton, Ohio Department of Natural Resources Soil Scientist
Mr. Larry Frimerman, Executive Director, Three Valley Conservation Trust
Dr. Jerry Glover, Agroecologist, Director of Graduate Research Fellowships, The Land Institute
Session moderator:Dr. Casey W. Hoy, Kellogg Endowed Chair in Agricultural Ecosystem Management,
The Ohio State University
Topics discussed:
Session materials (as MP3 files):
1. Session introduction - Dr. Hoy (MP3 audio (6:34) and slides (2.3 MB)
Speaker presentations
Spaceb2. Mr. Deaton presentation (MP3 audio (18:17) and slides (13.7 MB))
Spaceb3. Mr. Frimerman presentation (MP3 audio (11:37) and slides (100.4 MB))
Spaceb4. Dr. Glover presentation (MP3 audio (13:29) and slides (51.8 MB))
Audience questions
Spaceb5. Question 1 - Future of corn and soybean production, land use and land practices (4:12)
Spaceb6. Question 2 - Perennial crops and rotation (1:32)
Spaceb7. Question 3 - Genetic modification and perennials (1:50)
Spaceb8. Question 4 - Enhancing historically degraded soils (2:54)
Spaceb9. Question 5 - Biodiversity in perennial systems (3:26)
Spaceb10. Question 6 - Soil consideration in easement process (1:22)
Related links:
Future Farming: A Return to Roots article, August 2007
The Land Institute
Ohio DNR Division of Soil and Water Conservation -
The Effects of Land Management Practices on Soil and Water Quality
Three Valley Conservation Trust
Agroecosystems Management Program, The Ohio State University
Session feedback:
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Mr. Deaton presenting
