# Event Details - **Event Name**: Soil Health and Agroforestry in Urban Ag: Field Day at Victory Garden - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join the Milwaukee Urban Agriculture Network (MUAN), Michael Fields Agricultural Institute (MFAI), and Victory Garden Initiative (VGI) for an interactive soil health field day event focused on building and maintaining healthy soils. We'll enjoy lunch from Pete's Fruit Market. Please RSVP to help us plan for lunch: https://www.michaelfields.org/event-details/soil-health-agroforestry-field-day-at-victory-garden Sessions will cover practical strategies for improving soil health, including the use of cover crops. Learn how to collect soil samples and where to send them for analysis. Participants will also learn how to read soil test results and make informed decisions based on those findings. This field day at VGI's Urban Farm will highlight agroforestry installations in urban gardens and explore how they contribute to healthier soils, stronger food systems, and more resilient communities. “Healthy soil is the foundation of thriving gardens, resilient food systems, and stronger communities. By learning how to care for the soil and build it up, we invest not only in the soil but also in the future of our land and our food." -Dr. Esther Durairaj, MFAI Education Director, presenter What to Expect: 10 - 10:30 am: Introductions 10:30 - 11:15 am: Cover Crops - Dr. Esther Durairaj, MFAI, and LaDonna Green, VGI 11:15 - 11:45 pm: Soil Sampling & Reading Your Results - Christine Johnson and Dr. Esther Durairaj, MFAI 11:45 - 12:30 pm: Lunch 12:30 - 1 pm: Agroforestry Basics - Tim Magner and Nolan Burkard, MFAI Presenters: Dr. Esther Durairaj, Education Director and Research Agronomist at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute LaDonna Green, Farm Manager at Victory Garden Inititative Christine Johnson, Farmer Education Coordinator at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Tim Magner, Agroforestry Associate with Michael Fields Agricultural Insitute Nolan Burkard, Research Technician at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Please bring a chair, a bottle of water, and sun protection. Bug Spray will be provided. Event is free but registration is required for the lunch order. Sponsors: We are grateful to USDA-SHARE and to the Herb Kohl Foundation for making this event possible. Questions? Reach out to Dr. Esther Durairaj, MFAI Education Director, at eshekinah@michaelfields.org. Please RSVP to help us plan for lunch: https://www.michaelfields.org/event-details/soil-health-agroforestry-field-day-at-victory-garden - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milwaukee/soil-health-and-agroforestry-in-urban-ag-field-day-at-victory-garden/200030518888050 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Milwaukee - **state**: WI - **country**: United States - **location**: Victory Garden Initiative - **lat**: 43.0782851 - **long**: -87.9082153 - **full address**: Victory Garden Initiative, 234 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212-2011, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Soil Health and Agroforestry in Urban Ag: Field Day at Victory Garden - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/86f3b13d2ad49b6a92be6d40ee64d5cd1e15469f4c39929f46913f54710f9303-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1788247574 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Soil Health and Agroforestry in Urban Ag: Field Day at Victory Garden being held? - **A:** Soil Health and Agroforestry in Urban Ag: Field Day at Victory Garden takes place on Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Mon, 14 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Victory Garden Initiative, 234 E Concordia Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53212-2011, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Soil Health and Agroforestry in Urban Ag: Field Day at Victory Garden? - **A:** Soil Health and Agroforestry in Urban Ag: Field Day at Victory Garden is organized by Michael Fields Agricultural Institute. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Michael Fields Agricultural Institute's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Michael Fields Agricultural Institute a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Michael Fields Agricultural Institute has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Soil Health and Agroforestry in Urban Ag: Field Day at Victory Garden 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 Milwaukee, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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