Oregon Soil Health Summit
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The first-ever statewide gathering of Oregon's agricultural service providers to promote soil health for climate resilience on Oregon's farms and ranches!
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Wednesday January 22, 2025
At the LaSells Stewart Center on OSU Campus in Corvallis
8:30am - 5:00pm, with an optional networking hour from 5:00 - 6:00pm​​
​The Summit will provide education, resources and connection so that Oregon’s farm service providers can better support farmers and ranchers in promoting soil health. ​​​
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Who Should Attend?
The primary audience for this event is Oregon’s farm service providers –those providing technical assistance, resources, education, or other support services to farmers and ranchers. We also welcome producers, researchers, and state and federal agencies in Oregon.
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Registration
Thank you for your interest in our Soil Health Summit. Registration is required, and full!
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If you weren’t able to register, please consider completing OrCAN’s Network Engagement Survey (if you haven’t already) to be informed about future events and any recordings we may share.​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​Programming​
The day will include keynotes, workshops, a producer panel, resource tables, and networking opportunities!
View the full program below. ​​​​
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Lodging
Rooms may still be available at the Courtyard Marriott for Soil Health Summit Attendees. Please use this link to book online, and email diane.choplin@oregonstate.edu to let Diane know you’ve made a reservation. If a discount is still available, it will be applied at check out.
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We encourage attendees to carpool where possible. While OrCAN will not be organizing carpooling, individuals may find Group Carpool to be a helpful tool. Those who wish to coordinate a carpool from Portland can use this link.​
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Venue
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Accessibility
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The LaSells Stewart Center is ADA accessible, and has all-gender restrooms.
To request disability accommodations, please see "Questions?" below.​
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Parking
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The parking zone surrounding the LaSells Stewart Center is B2, which includes lots to the East and West, as well as the nearest parking garage. Parking permits are required for all lots on the OSU campus Monday through Friday. Lots B and C cost $5 per day. Parking permits may be purchased at Kiosks or online, in advance. To purchase parking in advance, and for additional information about campus parking, see the OSU Visitors webpage.
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Questions?
Please contact Diane Choplin at diane.choplin@oregonstate.edu.
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Hosted by Oregon Climate and Agriculture Network
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Photo Credits: CAMPO Collective by Jamie Thrower
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2025 Soil Health Summit Planning Team
Teresa Matteson, Benton Soil and Water Conservation District
Diane Choplin, OSU Extension
Gordon Jones, OSU Extension
Nathan Stacey, OSU Extension
Penny Feltner, Upper Willamette Stewardship Network
Supported by
Western Sustainable
Agriculture Research
and Education (WSARE)
Additional Supporters Include: