Jump on the bus for the MSSS Summer Tour!
Thursday August 8^th, 2024

Join us as we showcase the soils of Southeastern Manitoba.

Sites and Topics include:

SunGro Horticulture:
•  Peat extraction/harvesting
•  Peat processing and packaging facility
•  Environmental monitoring and mitigation measures
•  Ground and surface water monitoring
•  Fen restoration and reclamation
•  Organic Soil pit with pedology lesson

OK Farms:

•  Located along the Whitemouth River
•  240 ha grain and oilseed farm
•  Egg production and feed mill operation
•  Soil management
•  Poultry manure management
•  Luvisol Soil pit with pedology lesson

REGISTER NOW!

Registration fee prior to August 10*:  

• Regular – $ 95.00
• Student – $ 65.00

Payment options:

• E-transfer to executive@mbsoils.ca OR
• Mail cheque to:

Manitoba Soil Science Society c\o Megan Westphal
362 Ellis Building, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB R3T 2N2

Make cheque payable to “Manitoba Soil Science Society.”

*After August 01 – $ 20.00 additional fee. Registrations after this date must be paid by e-transfer.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

We will be picking up participants in Winnipeg. Exact locations and times will be sent closer to tour date.

A draft copy of the tour booklet can be found here.