Open to NE and NW Conservation Partners, to Learn or Refresh: Soils terminology Hands-on experience texturing Observing soil colors with Munsell chart Differentiate soil horizons Determine soil structure This in-field training will be held rain or shine. RSVP to Dave Lefforge: 260-273-9423 or dlefforge@isda.in.gov
More info/register ***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.*** ***Registration required by March 25 to allow adequate time for registrants to receive a Cover Crop field guide by mail*** This train-the-trainer event provides a foundation for understanding how cover crops may be incorporated […]
Register/more info Introductory workshop to soil health and cover crops. Sessions will review cover crop plant identification, insects and soil health management, as well as pesticide use in soil health systems. Training sessions will be held both indoors and outside for this event.
More info/register ***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.*** ***Registration required by March 25 to allow adequate time for registrants to receive a Cover Crop field guide by mail*** This train-the-trainer event provides a foundation for understanding how cover crops may be incorporated […]
AGENDA: 8:30 Coffee and Donuts 9:00 NRCS Rainfall Simulator 9:30 Cover Crop Plots Tour 12:00 Lunch 1:00 Maximizing your Cover Cro0p Investment - Brendon Blank, Director of Cover Crops, Byron Seeds This cover crop field day is sponsored by Byron Seeds. Questions? Call Byron Seeds 800-801-3596
More info/register ***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.*** ***Registration required by March 25 to allow adequate time for registrants to receive a Cover Crop field guide by mail*** This train-the-trainer event provides a foundation for understanding how cover crops may be incorporated […]
In efforts to understand and advance agricultural practices that promote climate resilience, ag organizations and advisors face several challenges in facilitating the adoption of these practices. Social science research has homed in on these issues, developing nuanced frameworks for exploring these challenges and barriers. In this webinar, Dr. Laurie Nowatzke, Coordinator of the USDA Midwest […]
More info/register The North American Manure Expo will return to the Northeast in 2024. Join us July 17-18 in Auburn, NY. Experience the thrilling demonstrations and engaging exhibitors of the Expo in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Tour local facilities to witness the best in manure innovations of the Northeast. See spreaders, agitators, […]
This event is scheduled for Jun 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm US/Eastern. Export to calendar HOW TO REGISTER / JOIN Scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators. Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with […]
You're invited to join us for an exclusive webinar presented by CTIC (Conservation Technology Information Center) in collaboration with Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC.: "Technology Tools and Grower-based Approaches for Implementing Effective Conservation." Date: Thursday, May 23 Time: 11:00 am ET Join CTIC and Syngenta for a webinar discussing the advancement of soil health and responsible resource management practices […]
Conservation Farming Field Day and Dinner May 23, 2024 3425 Ballinger Road Martinsville, IN 46151 Rain or Shine! 2PM-6:30PM, Meal served at 6 PM Speaker: Dr. Luke Baker, CEO and President of Brookside Laboratories Topics: Carbon Programs Cover Crops Soil Health Practices Come view the soil health trailer. Bring your appetite and your questions. RSVP […]
Date: Wednesday, May 29 - Thursday, May 30 Registration on Wednesday starts at 8:30 at the fairgrounds. Thursday will begin at 8:30 with breakfast at Green Cover. We will conclude around 3:30 on Thursday. Locations: Webster County Fairgrounds 459 North Crescent Street Bladen, NE 68928 Green Cover 918 Road X Bladen, NE 68928 Cost: $150/person […]
