Direct seeders to discuss worms

The influence of earthworms on farmground will be discussed at the Colfax Palouse Direct Seeders’ monthly breakfast meeting next Thursday, Jan. 12 in the Colfax United Methodist Church mill, at 7 a.m.

Dr. Jodi Maynard of the University of Idaho will present her research and answer questions on the life cycle and benefits of earthworms, particularly on land planted with direct seed systems.

The group will also show WSU Dr. Walt Gardner’s presentation, “How Water Moves in the Soil.”

Ty Meyer of Colton will speak on his experiences using a direct seed system. In addition to his farm, Meyer works for the Spokane County Conservation District, where he helped set up a lending program for farmers looking to switch to direct seed technology.

Breakfast will be catered by the Top Notch Cafe and is sponsored by Four Star Supply of Colfax.

For more information, contact organizers Dennis Roe at Colfax or Dan Harwood at Palouse Rock Lake Conservation District.

next Thursday, Jan. 12, in the Colfax United Methodist Church, at 7 a.m.

Dr. Jodi Maynard of the University of Idaho will present her research and answer questions on the life cycle and benefits of earthworms, particularly on land planted with direct seed systems.

The group will also show WSU Dr. Walt Gardner’s presentation, “How Water Moves in the Soil.”

Ty Meyer of Colton will speak on his experiences using a direct seed system. In addition to his farm, Meyer works for the Spokane County Conservation District, where he helped set up a lending program for farmers looking to switch to direct seed technology.

Breakfast will be catered by the Top Notch Cafe and is sponsored by Four Star Supply of Colfax.

For more information, contact organizers Dennis Roe at Colfax or Dan Harwood at Palouse Rock Lake Conservation District.