Cover Crops Soil Health 1-Day Seminars

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Cover Crops Soil Health 1-Day Seminars Four years running--that must mean Illinois farmers are still gathering up data, information, and research about these important conservation trends. If you are a landowner or an operator who hasn’t taken the ‘plunge’ yet, take advantage of a valuable seminar near you this January. It’s only $20, so get registered and mark your calendar today! Be part of a local learning experience where you hear from farmers and experts. Hear from people who use and experience success right here in Illinois. Join us! nch

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$20 January 24, 2017 Rockford, IL January 25, 2017 Jacksonville, IL January 26, 2017 Carbondale, IL Conservation Cropping Seminars Coordinated by: Local Soil & Water Conservation Districts Illinois Department of Agriculture USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service Illinois Stewardship Alliance American Farmland Trust Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Illinois Corn Growers Association

View each seminar’s agenda on reverse side.

1-DAY SEMINAR AGENDAS

JANUARY 24th ROCKFORD, IL

• Schedule: Sessions/Speakers run 8:00 am – 12; Lunch 12- 1pm; More Sessions/Speakers from 1– 3:10; Meet-N-Greet 3:10 – ? • Presentation of IL farmers on water quality & nutrient management issues while on international trip • “NRCS’s Role in Soil Health,” Barry Fisher, National Soil Health Division, USDA-NRCS Central Region • “Conservation Cropping Systems,” Laura Gentry, IL Corn Growers Association • “Nutrient Availability Following Cover Crops,” Isaac Ferrie, Crop Tech Consulting Giovanni’s Restaurant 610 N Bell School Road • “Aerial Application of Cover Crops,” Damon Reabe, Reabe Spraying Service, Inc. Contact: (309) 738-7227 • Water Quality & Tillage Discussion Panels • Farmer Panel Open Discussion

JANUARY 25th JACKSONVILLE, IL

• Schedule: Sessions/Speakers run 8:30 am – 12; Lunch 12 - 1pm; More Sessions/Speakers from 1pm– 3:30; Meet-N-Greet 3:30 – ? • “NRCS’s Role in Soil Health,” Barry Fisher, National Soil Health Division, USDA-NRCS Central Region • “Nutrient Management Plan Process,” Dennis Godar, Certified Nutrient Mgt. Planner/Manplan • “Role of Cover Crops in Nutrient Management,” Dr. Joel Gruver, WIU Professor, Soils & Sustainable Agriculture • Research on Soil Health Practices on Nutrient Loss, Lowell Gentry, University of Illinois Researcher • “Conservation Cropping Systems,” Laura Gentry, IL Corn Growers Association Hamilton’s Catering • First Hand Experiences with Area Conservation Cropping Systems, Farmer Discussion Corner of 110 N East St & East St. • Farmer Panel Q & A with Scott & Morgan Co. farmers: Alan Merriman, Andy Sellers, Contact: (217) 883-7154 Chris Smith, Andy Shireman, and John Werries

JANUARY 26th CARBONDALE, IL

Select the location closest to you. For more information visit ccswcd.com and click on seminar link or make contact as indicated with sessions listed below.

• Schedule: Sessions/Speakers run 8:40 am – 12; Lunch 12 - 1pm; More Sessions/Speakers from 1pm – 3:10 pm; Meet-N-Greet 3:10 – ? • Presentation of IL farmers on water quality & nutrient management issues while on international trip • “Invasive Species Control,” Karla Gage, SIU Professor/Researcher • “Mooving the Herd to Cover Crops,” Rebecca Atkinson, SIU Professor/Researcher • “NRCS’s Role in Soil Health,” Barry Fisher, National Soil Health Division, USDA-NRCS Central Region SIU Student Center • Webinar: “Scouting Cover Crops: What To Look For” • “Riparian Buffer Update,” Professor Karl Williard, Forest Hydrology & Watershed Management SIU 1255 Lincoln Drive Contact: (618) 476-7230 • Farmer Panel Discussion with Paul Trainor, Cliff Schuette, Wayne Sirles, & Duane Weaver

Register online to reserve your spot at www.ccswcd.com, payable by check or credit card. USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.