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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?

 

This event is for farm service providers in OrCAN’s network. Farm service providers are those providing technical assistance, resources, education, or other support services to farmers and ranchers in Oregon.

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If none of the above describes you, there are still many other ways for you to engage with OrCAN’s work! Join us by taking our Network Engagement Survey.

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Programming

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Keynotes​

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Workshops

 

Workshop topics will include (subject to change): 

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Current state of soil health science

Carbon sequestration potential of Oregon soils 

Microorganisms and soil health

Funding opportunities for soil health

 

The day will also include a producer panel, resource tables, and networking opportunities! 

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The schedule for the day will be posted soon. 

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Registration

 

General registration is $75.​ The deadline to register is January 7, 2025.

Before registering, please review the “Who Should Attend?” section above.

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Key Partners

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Key partners, including our Planning Committee, presenters, and sponsors, will receive a promotional code for free registration via email on Thursday, November 21 from OrCAN info@oregonclimateag.org.​ If you need us to resend your promo code, please contact Diane Choplin at diane.choplin@oregonstate.edu.

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Scholarships

 

We are offering a limited number of scholarships to those for whom the cost is a barrier. Please complete this form to be considered for a reduced registration cost of $25. OrCAN may be able to cover lodging and/or travel costs for a limited number of participants. The deadline to apply for a scholarship is December 15, 2024. We hope to make final decisions by December 20th, 2024.

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Language Services

 

Spanish language interpretation will be available for those who request it on the registration form. If you need support in registering or have questions related to the Summit in Spanish, contact Sage Fairman at sage@oregonclimateag.org or 831-454-6480.

Habrá interpretación en español para quienes lo soliciten en el formulario de inscripción. Si necesita ayuda para inscribirse o tiene preguntas relacionadas con la cumbre en español, póngase en contacto con Sage Fairman por sage@oregonclimateag.org o 831-454-6480.

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Lodging

 

Lodging is available at the nearby Courtyard Marriott in Corvallis. Lodging is not covered by regular registration and must be booked directly by attendees. We are happy to offer a discounted room rate to Soil Health Summit Attendees. Check back here soon for more information about how to book.​

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Venue Accessibility

 

The LaSells Stewart Center is ADA accessible, and has all-gender restrooms.

To request disability accommodations, please see "Questions?" below.

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Questions?

 

Please contact Diane Choplin at diane.choplin@oregonstate.edu.

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