a tangible example of ecosystem concepts during their field-class
this Wednesday, including:
-disturbance effects on nutrient use efficiency (and how to fix
this with cover crops and permaculture)
-human intervention in the nitrogen cycle (and how to cycle
organic forms of nitrogen via composting)
-trophic effects of pests and diseases (and how to build more
diverse farm ecosystems via polyculture that improve biological
control)
If you're interested in showing off the farm - and learning a little
practical ecology in the process - then you're invited to:
1) training session today at 3 pm in the greenhouse today (Tuesday)
2) lead a tour at ~10:15-10:45 or 12:15-12:45 Wednesday
Sorry for the late notice, but would welcome farmers to add a
student perspective to the farm! Thanks, Jennifer
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Dr. Jennifer Ruesink T: 206-543-7095
Associate Professor, Graduate Program Coordinator F: 206-616-2011
Department of Biology, University of Washington
Box 351800, Seattle, WA 98195-1800 USA
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