Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance Soil Health Field Day at Ernst Conservation Seeds Farm

Ernst Conservation Seeds Farm

July 21, 2026 | Meadville, Pennsylvania

Join the Pennsylvania No-Till Alliance for a Soil Health Field Day at Ernst Conservation Seeds Farm, where farmers, crop advisers, conservation professionals, and industry partners will explore practical approaches to improving soil health through no-till systems and cover crops.

The program features keynote speaker Egon Zunckel, who transformed a worn-out farm into a highly productive operation using no-till and cover cropping practices. Attendees will also experience breakout sessions, in-field equipment demonstrations, a rainfall simulator, a deep soil pit, genomic DNA soil testing, and extensive cover crop plots showcasing diverse species and management strategies.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday, July 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Ernst Conservation Seeds Farm
8884 Mercer Pike
Meadville, PA