Soil guru Ron Godin, known as the “soil whisperer”, will speak at the Nevada Small Farm Conference on March 11-12 at the Fallon Convention Center.

Godin will discuss soil life, plant deficiencies, weed and disease problems, and how to amend soils for maximum health and crop yields. He is the Extension Agronomist for Organic and Sustainable Agriculture at Colorado State University and 2010 New Mexico Organic Farming Conference Educator of the year.

The small farm conference includes a diverse program of topics including beekeeping, small fruit production, marketing local beef, hoop houses, soil fertility and composting, egg handling, business planning, urban and school gardens and more.

For conference details, registration information and fees, contact Ann Louhela at (775) 351.2551.