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Faulkner County extension outlines demonstrations, master gardener work and a possible discovery farm; residents press soil-health concerns
Summary
The county extension agent presented an annual demonstration report highlighting row-crop variety trials, forage fertility trials, Master Gardener outreach and plans to pursue a Discovery Farm; during public comment, at least one member of the public urged the office to increase emphasis on soil-health practices and reduced herbicide reliance.
Kevin Lawson, Faulkner County's extension agent for row crops, livestock and forages, briefed the quorum court on the extension office's demonstrations, producer education, and master-gardener outreach. Lawson said his office documented demonstrations and meetings throughout the year, offers variety and fertility trials for row crops and forages on local farms, and publishes a weekly report and newsletter on the county extension website.
Lawson said demonstrations let producers compare seed varieties and production practices on actual farms, and that his office partners…
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