Jonathan Russell-Anelli, Senior Lecturer, Senior Extension
Associate, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Cornell Urban
Soil Considerations for School and Community Gardens. Growing
edible crops on urban soils presents concerns such as high
concentrations of heavy metals and soil compaction. Learn how to
overcome and avoid these problems. The primary audience for this
session Cornell Cooperative Extension Educators. Record during
the November 2010 Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
Agriculture and Food System in the track sponsored by CCE
Sustainable Landscapes-Horticulture Program Work Team. This
presentation may contain pesticide recommendations. Changes in
pesticide regulations occur constantly, some materials mentioned
may no longer be available, and some uses may no longer be
legal. All pesticides distributed, sold, and/or applied in New
York State must be registered with the New York State Department
of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Questions concerning the
legality and/or registration status for