Fall 2026: Essential Soil Health – Field Day @ The FARM 1780
November 7 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
FREE: Essential Soil Health – Field Day and Community Lunch
Theme: Soil Health for Garden-Scale Farming
Date: November 7, 2026 (1-5 pm)
Location: The Farm 1780 | 1127 Corley Mill Rd, Lexington, SC
Soil Health for Garden-Scale Farming
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Check-in & Lunch start at 1:00 PM)
📍 Location: The FARM 1780 | 1127 Corley Mill Rd, Lexington, SC
🎟️ Registration: Open to the public — FREE Ticket Required
About the Event
Whether you’re managing a backyard market garden or scaling up your own suburban farm, healthy soil is the foundation of every thriving harvest. Join us at The FARM 1780 for an afternoon of hands-on learning, practical demonstrations, and connection with fellow local growers.
We’ll kick off at 1:00 PM with check-in and lunch (sandwich platters, chips, and drinks provided). Browse our event guides, grab a bite, and get ready to dive into interactive learning stations led by hands-on practitioners. Follow-up lunch with hands on education in the fields, and wrap-up the day with a Giveaway Raffle. Attendees who finish the field day and fill out a brief survey will be entered to win a 4′ x 2′ x 18′ raised garden bed, and a free compost delivery provided by Re-Soil with a total value of approximately $250
What You’ll Learn: Interactive Stations (45 mins each)
- 🌱 Station 1: Raised vs. On-Ground Beds Compare structural pros and cons between raised beds and directly on-ground growing space. Plus, see a live demonstration of the famous “lasagna method” for building rich, organic bed structures step-by-step.
- 🌾 Station 2: Cover Crops & Reduced Disturbance Discover why cover crops and minimum soil disturbance are stronger together. We’ll discuss practical strategies to protect soil structure, reduce weed pressure, and integrate pollinator strips into your crop plan.
- 🌧️ Station 3: Water Management & Soil Quality See soil dynamics in real-time with a live rainfall simulator demonstration and participate in hands-on infiltration testing to measure how effectively different soils absorb and retain water. + Soil Testing & Action Steps to demystify soil tests! Learn the what, when, where, and why of soil sampling, how to interpret your lab test results, and what specific steps to take to fix deficiencies and optimize soil life.
Schedule at a Glance
- 1:00 PM – Check-in, Lunch & Welcome
- 1:30 PM – 4:45 PM – Rotating Learning Stations (45 mins each + 15 min rotation breaks)
- 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM – Wrap-up & Sneak Peek at our Spring Field Day!
💡 Reserve Your Spot: Spaces for lunch and hands-on stations are limited, so RSVP today!
