Alberta Soil Science Workshop, “Soil Response to Extreme Events” | February 20-22, 2024

Alberta Soil Science Workshop
60th Alberta Soil Science Workshop in Lethbridge, Alberta
February 20-22, 2024
Sandman Signature Lethbridge Lodge
Lethbridge, Alberta
“Soil Response to Extreme Events”

Plenary Presentations

  • Rene Barendregt, University of Lethbridge, “Glaciation and Soils”
  • Kurt Reinhart, USDA-ARS Fort Keogh Livestock & Range Research Laboratory, “Drought, Fire, and Soil Carbonates Regulate Rangeland Resources”
  • Laura Chasmer, University of Lethbridge, “Fire on Peatlands”
  • Henry Chau, Lethbridge AAFC, “Understanding Soil Health in a Changing Climate”

Pre-conference Workshops

  • Aaron McPherson, Sarah Pogue and Roland Kroebel, Lethbridge AAFC, “Holos Workshop: Whole-Farm GHG emissions”.
  • Konstantin Dlusskiy, Paragon Soil and Environmental Consulting, “Hands-on Soil Texturing”.

Snapshots

  • The workshop attracts 100 to 150 participants from private industry, academia and government.
  • Networking and learning about a broad range of soil-related topic is fostered by the small size and range of workshop presentations and activities.
  • An excellent opportunity for students to enhance presentation skills. Travel bursaries available for out-of-town students and awards provided for the best student presentations.
  • More information at https://soilsworkshop.ab.ca/