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A Panel Presentation + Hands-on Soil Health Demo
Join the New York Climate Exchange & Cornell Cooperative Extension's Ag Climate Resiliency Program, New York Soil Health, & Harvest NY for a Soil Health Field Day in Governor's Island. This event focuses on best practices for building climate resilience on urban farms & is part of the 2025 Soil Health & Climate Resilience Field Days. It will offer a farm tour, as well as valuable insights & hands-on demonstrations to enhance soil health through biochar applications.
Whether you're a seasoned farmer or just getting started, this event is perfect for anyone who wants to learn the basics of climate resilience, adaptation planning, & soil health-- hearing directly from urban farmers in New York City.
Hands-on learning opportunities & expert insights will be at the forefront, ensuring participants have the tools to enact positive change on their farms & communities. Attendees can network with peers, exchange ideas, & explore innovative solutions to pressing agricultural challenges.
We look forward to seeing you there; refreshments will be served at the end of the farm tour of Grow NYC's Teaching Garden.
1:30pm Welcome & Introductions
1:35pm Climate Impactsand Adaptation for Urban Farms
1:45pm Farmer presentations
Chelsea Encababian: Sustainable Urban Agriculture Lecturer at LaGuardia Community College at the Student Farm; will present climate research done in partnership with CUNY
Eve Brown: Program Manager, Grow NYC Teaching Garden at Governors Island Urban Farm; will discuss urban climate adaptation & mitigation strategies being deployed on Governors Island
Bill Hilgendorf: Director of Biochar & Sustainability at White Feather Farm, will present biochar applications for NYC & engaging communities in small-scale biochar production
2:15pm Q&A & Discussion (10 mins)
2:25pm Walk over to Grow NYC Teaching Garden
2:30pm Farm tour, biochar demos, & refreshments
3:00pm Networking
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