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In times of changing environmental conditions, unmanaged drainage water with a lack of soil conservation practices can impact farm profitability and sustainability of agricultural operations. Understanding management options starts with knowing what’s happening out in the fields and where to turn for resources.

Professionals from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Illinois Extension are partnering up for a two-day workshop scheduled for Feb. 26 and 27. The Integrated Water Management Workshop for Farmers and Landowners will be held at the Farm Credit Illinois Regional Office at 1100 Farm Credit Dr., Mahomet.

Workshop attendees will spend two days interacting with university researchers as well as Extension and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, learning how to improve water and nutrient management on their farms to enhance crop productivity while minimizing impacts on the environment.

The goal for this workshop is that attendees will leave with sufficient knowledge about agricultural water management practices and their implementation to provide confidence and a better working relationship with their contractor of choice. Presentation topics include the basics of integrated water management, soil drainage, conservation, nutrient loss reduction strategy, surface runoff, erosion, and more.

The cost to attend is $15 and includes lunch on both days for those who register by Feb. 19. There will be 10 Certified Crop Adviser CEUs available for this training.