Courses and Presentations on Soil Fertility Management

   Wish to learn more about successful soil fertility management?

         Higher yields, lower costs, fewer pest and disease problems, and
        irrigation savings are reported effects of 'feeding the soil and not the plant'.
 
             In response to demand from growers and consultants who want to learn
        more about the benefits of our program, we offer short courses periodically
        during the year.   These courses are based on the Albrecht principles of
        soil-based fertility management, and are at 'introductory' and 'advanced' level.
		
             In addition to the public seminars, we can also conduct private training
        sessions tailored to meet the specific needs of your organization.
          
             Kinsey Agricultural Services public courses for 2008, together with 
        contact details, are listed below.

      Can't make the location / date?      Let us know your preferences for future seminars.

          MODESTO, CALIFORNIA
          Monday, August 11  -  Thursday, August 14, 2008
 
          Advanced ll Soil Fertility Workshop, Including Farm Tours
          This course considers advanced soil fertility issues and problem soils, building on the
          knowledge from our Advanced 1 courses.   Using a range of tests and environments -
          including a wide range of soil tests, some with specific plant, water or compost
          comparisons - these issues will be discussed in depth, illustrating some of the finer
          points of the Albrecht system in correcting poor soils and crops.

          Questions about any aspect of each day's topics will be welcome.

          Please Note: This course requires a practical working knowledge of the Albrecht 
          system and is only recommended for clients who have attended at least one of our 
          Advanced Soil Fertility Courses.

          This workshop directly follows an optional Tour: "The Riches of California" (click on the
             title for more specific information) beginning Sunday August 3 - Sunday August 10, 
          which includes sightseeing in the National Parks and visits to both farms and vineyards
          along the way that use our soil fertility program. 
          This Tour is open to anyone, up to a maximum of 50 persons.

          Course Content:

Day 1

Farm Tour* 7-10 am.   Study Course: 10am - 5pm.
New applications and use of liming rules for calcium, magnesium, gypsum.
Questions and answers.

Farm Tour* 7-10 am.   Study Course: 10am - 5pm.
Special problems and solutions in applying soil test recommendations.
Prioritizing needed nutrients - to a budget.

Day 3

Farm Tour* 7-10 am.   Study course: 10am - 5pm.
Specific problems relating to cation displacement, utilizing samples pulled
from specific fields to illustrate various conditions and problems presented. 

Day 4

Study Course 9am - 5pm.
Completion of cation displacement principles.
Unusual problems, evaluating composts, manures, their use and misuse!
Considering good and bad soils and what the tests show.
Soil sampling problems.
Dealing with nutrient excesses.
Farewell Dinner - 6:30 until???.

           *  The farm tours are not finalized but we anticipate visits will include dairy farm, vegetable farm, & 
                  almond and walnut growers. 

          Registration:

               $750, plus hotel accommodation at approximately $90/day (double occupancy) or
               $120/day (single occupancy).

               For further information about the Workshop please call us at
                   (573) 683 3880, fax (573) 683 6227, or e-mail office@kinseyag.com.
               For further information about "The Riches of California Tour" please contact
                    www.bbsoilandwater.com or phone (209) 541 7426, fax (209) 537 0407.