Save the Bay: Field Day Sept. 15

Join Congressman Mike Gallagher (WI-8) for a Save the Bay Field Day on Friday, Sept. 15 at Nettekoven Farms in Black Creek to learn more about frost seeding cover crops, innovative equipment and best practices that help retain valuable topsoil while building soil health. The event will kick off with a conversation with Congressman Gallagher about the upcoming Farm Bill and other federal programs.

When:  Friday, Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Where: Nettekoven Farms, N4661 County Road PP, Black Creek

• Conversation on the 2018 Farm Bill and other federal programs
• Field tours on frost seeding cover crops, no till and “oops” learning experiences
• Equipment displays: Interseeder and ZRX corn planter
• NRCS Rainfall Simulator demonstration

The field day on Sept. 15 is a collaborative effort involving Nettekoven Farm and Fox Demo Farms. There is no charge, but an RSVP is appreciated to plan for parking and seating. To RSVP, call or text Pauline Meyer, 920.213.1737, or email SavetheBayNEW@gmail.com.

Congressman Gallagher is continuing Save the Bay efforts initiated by former Congressman Reid Ribble to reduce phosphorus and sediment entering NE WI lakes and streams. The damage and dead zones caused by harmful algal blooms, fed by phosphorus, are well documented. The Save the Bay team, which involves representatives from the agricultural community, universities, industries, government and nonprofits, is working to find viable ways to help reduce phosphorus levels. Through field days and other venues, the Save the Bay team wants to help you get the facts you need to make informed decisions. For more about Save the Bay, its partner projects, resources and an events calendar, click on the “issues” tab at Gallagher.house.gov. You can also follow #SavetheBayNEW and @RepGallagher.