(NMC) — Northern Marianas College and the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa are jointly hosting a series of agricultural workshops in early October 2025, bringing experts together for hands-on training in crop and soil health assessment.
Workshop overview
NMC and UH Mānoa invite local farmers, agricultural professionals, and students to participate in two workshops designed to boost knowledge and practical skills in crop and soil health. The events will feature interactive field sessions and in-depth discussions led by industry experts.
Crop health monitoring workshop
Date: Monday, Oct. 6, 2025
Morning field session: Kagman Agricultural Area, 8:30 a.m.
Afternoon discussion: NMC Classroom T2, 1:30 p.m.
Presenters: Charles Aiseam (CNMI Division of Agriculture) and Dr. Theodore Radovich (UH Mānoa)
Details: Attendees will learn innovative tools and techniques for monitoring and assessing crop health in the field. Refreshments will be provided.
Soil health workshop
Date: Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
Morning field session: NMC CREES As Perdido Agricultural Research Station, 8:30 a.m.
Afternoon discussion: NMC Classroom V216, 1:30 p.m.
Presenters: Dr. Adrian Ares (NMC) and Dr. Theodore Radovich (UH Mānoa)
Details: Experts will guide participants through key soil health concepts and practical assessment strategies. Refreshments will be available.
Registration and contact
To register, and for additional information, contact Kelsey McClellan at kelsey.mcclellan@marianas.edu or UH Manoa Tropical Plant and Soil Studies Graduate Assistant Danielle Jaden Yamagata-Santos at djyama@hawaii.edu/. Both sessions are open to the public; early registration is encouraged as space is limited.
