Cropping symposium set for Feb. 27 at Gladish

The second annual Palouse alternative cropping symposium will be Feb. 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the View Room at Gladish Community Center in Pullman with a complimentary lunch.

This event is sponsored by Palouse Conservation District and The Washington State Soil Health Committee.

The event aims to connect farmers in the region that are experimenting with cover crops and alternative cropping systems to promote healthy soils and profitable farming.

Area farmers are trying a variety of strategies, some with varying levels of success. Common goals include diversifying revenues, keeping nutrie...