Relay intercropping field day is scheduled at Russell farm

   Iowa Learning Farms will host a relay intercropping field day on Thursday, June 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Jason Russell’s farm near Monticello. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal.

   The field day aims to equip attendees with best management practices for establishing and managing a relay intercropping system designed to improve soil health and reduce nutrient losses while increasing productivity and profitability.

   The field day will feature a field visit with farmer/host Jason Russell to take a closer look at his relay intercropping system and discuss best management practices for the system. Other speakers are scheduled as well.

   The Russell farm is located at 234 Prairie Main Rd., Monticello, 52310. From Monticello, head west on County Road E16/Prairie Hills Road for 10 miles. Turn right to head north on Frozen Hill Road for 1 mile. Turn left to head west on Prairie Main Road and the farm is located on the south side of the road.

   Reservations are required to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP, contact Liz Ripley at 515-294-5429 or ilf@iastate.edu.