# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Farming with Soil Life Workshop
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am – Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 03:30 pm (-05:00)
- **Event Description**: Come learn about beneficial soil organisms!About this EventFarming with Soil Life WorkshopJoin us to learn about beneficial soil organisms! This workshop, hosted by the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (UGA CAES) in partnership with the Xerces Society of Invertebrate Conservation, will highlight the importance of beneficial soil-dwelling organisms that contribute to maintaining healthy and productive soils on working lands, the function they perform, and guidelines for optimizing land management practices to support diverse soil fauna.DATE: Friday, November 13, 2026TIME: 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.LOCATION: University of Georgia Griffin Campus Research and Education Garden Building, 129 Ellis Road, Griffin, GA 30223COST: $30 per person registration fee. Space is limited so register early! Deadliine to register is Tuesday, November 10 by 12:00 Noon!Participants will receive the Xerces Society's Farming with Soil Life, A Handbook for Supporting Soil Invertebrates and Soil Health on Farms and other relevant m,aterials.Coffee, light refreshments, and lunch will be provided. If you prefer to bring a bag lunch, you are welcome to do so. Please let us know of any dietary restrictions when asked.Please Note: This workshop includes classroom activities and outdoor field demonstrations. Please plan accordingly.CREDITS:Master Gardener Advanced Training credits - 6 ATCategory 10 and 24 pesticide CEUs have been applied forAGENDA:8:30 - 9:00 a.m. - Check-in9:00 - 9:15 a.m. - Welcome and Overview9:15 - 9:45 a.m. - Basics of Soil Health & Introduction to Soil Fauna - Kelly Gill, Xerces9:45 - 10:30 a.m. - Soil Invertebrate Profiles - Victoria Hull, UGA Extension Spalding County10:30 - 10:45 a.m. - Break10:45 - 11:45 a.m. - Insect Observation Activity - Dr. Bodie Pennisi, UGA Horticulture, and Dr. Bethany Harris, UGA Center for Urban Agriculture11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Introduction to Scouting and Monitoring - Kelly Gill, Xerces12:00 - 12:30 p.m. - Lunch12:40 - 2:00 p.m. - Scouting Activity and Field Demo2:10 - 2:40 p.m. - Overview of Management Practices and NRCS Conservation Programs2:40 - 3:00 p.m. - Q&A/Open Discusion3:00 - 3:30 p.m. - Conclusion and EvaluationsUniversity of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity Institution. If you need reasonable accommodation or language access services, contact the Center for Urban Agriculture at 770.228.7214 or bhorne@uga.edu, at least three weeks prior to the program date.  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/c817f140-c805-11f1-ac75-15a87e2724d8-rimg-w1200-h451-dc486848-gmir.png   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/c82b5230-c805-11f1-ac75-15a87e2724d8-rimg-w799-h740-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/c8417240-c805-11f1-ac75-15a87e2724d8-rimg-w1200-h559-dc486848-gmir.png   https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/c85d85c0-c805-11f1-ac75-15a87e2724d8-rimg-w1200-h382-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/griffin/farming-with-soil-life-workshop/100002002310970012
- **Event Categories**: workshops, health-wellness, science-fair
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: UGA Research and Education Garden
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 30, max: 30, currency: USD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Griffin
- **state**: GA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: UGA Research and Education Garden
- **lat**: 33.2625004
- **long**: -84.2927929
- **full address**: UGA Research and Education Garden, 129 Ellis Road, Griffin, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Farming with Soil Life Workshop being held?
  - **A:** Farming with Soil Life Workshop takes place on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 am to Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 03:30 pm at UGA Research and Education Garden, 129 Ellis Road, Griffin, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Farming with Soil Life Workshop?
  - **A:** Farming with Soil Life Workshop is organized by Center for Urban Agriculture.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Farming with Soil Life Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Griffin, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Farming with Soil Life Workshop sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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