Walpole, NH (January 11, 2022) – Soil steaming on farms is an emerging technology that is being utilized to manage disease, weeds, and pests in high tunnels. There is also an application for steam in sanitizing greenhouse goods and distribution containers. The use of steam offers a solution to perennial challenges for growers. However, Soil steamers are expensive and unattainable for small and medium scale producers, who make up the bulk of fruit and vegetable producers in NH. To further support Cheshire County growers, the Cheshire County Conservation District (CCCD) offers a soil steamer as part of their Farm Equipment Rental Program.
Growers are invited to join CCCD along with project partners from UVM Extension, Picadilly Farm, NCAT, and UNH Cooperative Extension for a virtual workshop on Monday, February 6th from 11am-12:30pm, to learn about soil steaming basics, benefits to soil health, use, and how to sign up to rent it.
Join us for a virtual presentation and round table discussion on soil steaming! Learn how other farmers are utilizing soil steaming on their farms!
Speakers Include:
● Andy Pressman, NCAT Northeast
● Bruce Wooster, Picadilly Farm
● Amanda Littleton, Cheshire County
● Conservation District
● Jeremy Delisle, UNH Extension
● Rebecca Madden, UVM Extension
● Andre Cantelmo, Heron Pond Farm
This material is based upon work supported by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, through the Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program under subaward number ONE20-370.
For questions or assistance in registration:
The Cheshire County Conservation District promotes the conservation and responsible use of our natural and agricultural resources for the people of Cheshire County by providing technical, financial, and educational assistance. Our goal is to encourage the stewardship of healthy soils, productive ecologically sound farms, diverse wildlife, productive sustainable forests, healthy watersheds, and clean water to ensure those resources are available for future generations. Established in 1945, the Conservation District operates out of Walpole, NH where we work alongside the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and other conservation partners. For more information, contact Amanda Littleton at 603-756-2988 ext.4 or email at amanda@cheshireconservation.org
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