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The Real Dirt on Plants, Pests & Soils with Rob Spencer

Saturday, May 4, 2024
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum Society
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May
4

Join us as Rob Spencer presents a deep dive into Pests, Plants and Soil.

In this information packed afternoon you will learn how to:

  • Collect soil samples, interpret results and improve soils to increase yield
  • Recognize defects, deficiencies and disorders in plants
  • Understand soil bourne problems pests and diseases

  • Stony Plain & Parkland Pioneer Museum Society

    5120 41 Ave
    Stony Plain, AB, T7Z 1L5


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