Fall Cover Crop Field Tour

This tour is geared towards agriculture industry professionals and aspiring professionals, but is open to all.

Join Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center and Agriculture Program Manager Anthony Reyes for an exploration of Fall cover crops! During this field tour, we will discuss how to choose and implement the right mix of fall cover crops for your space and have an opportunity to see different mixes and varieties perform. Topics will include the best seeding methods, appropriate densities, and the optimal timing for mowing or roller crimping in no-till systems.

We will explore the benefits, types, and methods of incorporating cover crops in Organic farming systems. Additionally, you’ll learn about our ongoing trials, including initial results and learnings from the first year of testing summer cover crops for drought resilience, and have the opportunity to ask questions about cover crops or general Organic and sustainable farming practices. Cover crops and varieties we can expect to explore include: Cereal Rye, Triticale, Barley, Pea, Fava Bean, Hairy and woolypod vetch, berseem and crimson clover, oats, and frost killed cover crops. We will talk through the benefits and challenges of the various species and mixes and support in answering how to best incorporate cover crops into your farming system.

This field tour is supported and offered at no cost by the Transition Organic Partnership Program. If you are a transitioning producer or are interested in Organic certification, check out more resources at: www.organictransition.org . We will have fliers and be able to answer any questions pertaining to Organic certification, especially as it relates to cover crops, and how to become involved in the transition organic program!

About the Instructor

Anthony Reyes has over 15 years of experience working at the intersection of food, agriculture, and social justice, with experience at nonprofit farms throughout the West Coast at various scales. He holds a degree in Food, Agriculture, and Social Justice from UC Santa Cruz, has certificates in botany and horticulture from UCLA, and has a deep passion for soil health and sustainable agricultural systems.

This Field Tour is FREE to attend, but we ask that you still reserve your spot in advance.

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Oxbow is open rain or shine, except in cases of extreme weather (lightning, high winds, wildfire smoke, or flooding conditions that make it unsafe for visitors).

*Note to registrants: If we cancel an event you will be notified via email when the decision is made.

Accessibility

Please note that due to the terrain of our farm fields, this workshop is not wheelchair accessible. However, Oxbow offers accessible parking and restroom facilities. For more details about our amenities or if you have specific accessibility concerns, please don't hesitate to contact our Farm Stand team at [email protected]. We're here to assist you!

What to wear and bring

The terrain around Oxbow is uneven; we recommend wearing sturdy shoes or boots. Dress for the weather and be prepared to walk and explore! For food, beverage, and Farm Stand purchases, we accept all major credit cards, cash and Apple Pay.

Come camera-ready for all the opportunities to document your memories at Oxbow and use the gorgeous backdrop scenery of an organic farm in the Snoqualmie Valley.

Health & Safety information

• Smoking, vaping, and alcohol are prohibited.
• With the exception of service animals, dogs are not permitted anywhere on Oxbow grounds, including in the parking area. Please leave your furry friends at home!
• Observe all posted signage indicating which areas are for visitors. If you come across an unmarked area, please, do not enter.
• Do not enter tunnels or harvest anywhere unless invited to by Oxbow staff.
• Be mindful that we have Honey Buckets for visitor bathroom use. We will have hand washing stations and hand sanitizer available.

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Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center, 10819 Carnation Duvall Road Northeast, Carnation, United States