Digging Deeper:
Better Profitably with Soil Biology
2-day Workshop with
Nicole Masters
June 3-4, 2025
At Green Cover in Bladen, NE
Join us for a hands-on, two-day workshop with Nicole Masters exploring how improving soil health can directly increase farm profitability.
Through case studies, practical assessments, and expert insights, we’ll connect regenerative agriculture practices to reduced input costs and greater financial returns. Sessions include soil testing techniques, visual assessments, plant indicators, and real-world farmer experiences. Enjoy interactive discussions, group activities, and social time by the lake—leaving with actionable steps to enhance your farm’s resilience and profitability.
Remember to bring a lawn chair, a spade shovel, and a refractometer if you have one. Get ready for an in depth learning experience alongside some of the most renowned specialists in the soil health space.
Here’s what you can expect for Nexus in the Field…
Tuesday, June 3rd
8:30am – Registration and Breakfast
9:00 – Welcome and Announcements
9:15 – Case Studies in Action
9:45 – What is Regen Ag?
10:30 – Break and Networking
11:00 – Quiz: What are soil and plant health indicators?
11:20 – Why monitor and test using Soil Mentor and SLAKES?
12:15 – Lunch
1:30 – DNA Soil Testing with Dr. Laura Kavanaugh
2:15 – Walking Observations
2:30 – Soil Pit
3:30 – Break and Networking
4:00 – Soil Assessments in Groups
5:15 – Group Discussion
6:00 – BBQ and Socializing at the Lake
Wednesday, June 4th
8:30am – Breakfast
9:00 – Summary and Review of Day 1
9:20 – Weeds as Indicators
10:30 – Break and Networking
11:00 – Reading and Testing your Covers or Weeds
12:00 – Lunch
1:15 – Case Study
2:00 – Building Resilience
3:00 – Where do I start?
3:30 – Final Q/A
4:00 – Conclude
Lodging Options
Red Cloud, Nebraska (18 miles south of Green Cover)
Hotel Garber: Nebraska’s newest boutique hotel with excellent rates.
Hastings, Nebraska (30 miles north of Green Cover)
https://www.visithastingsnebraska.com/travel-and-lodging.html
Camping – There are many campsites in the area. Here are a few to check out…
Crystal Lake in Ayr, Nebraska
Fort Kearney in Kearney, Nebraska
Liberty Cove in Lawrence, Nebraska
Questions?
Contact Shelby: shelby@greencover.com
Nexus is all about connections and linking important relationships together.
