USDA Natural
Resources Conservation Service
2020 Illinois Seminars Scheduled
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[November 21, 2019]
With crazy 2019
weather, planting conditions, and harvest delays, talk about cover
crops in Illinois might be at an all-time high. If you haven’t yet
got on board with all the sustainable and regenerative changes in
agriculture, attending one of the January 21-23 seminars might be
just what you need.
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Start making plans now to attend one of the 2020 Conservation
Cropping Seminar events. Speakers and special guests include
Hans Kok, Indiana Soil Health Consultant; Bryan Young, Purdue
University Weed and Chemistry professor; and Rick and Aaron
Clark, Illinois conservation farmers on the cutting edge of
making things do-able and profitable.
According to State Conservationist Ivan Dozier, “These meetings
can introduce farmers to the information, the scientific
research, and testimonial evidence they need to take steps in
transforming their own farm operations. Farmers learn from the
speakers at these events, but they also learn from each other as
they share successes and lessons learned.” Register early to
reserve a spot at the location closest to them: January 21st in
Mt. Vernon, January 22nd in Bloomington, or January 23rd in
Rochelle, Illinois. Register online at www.ccswcd.com or call
the Champaign County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD)
at (217) 352-3536.
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Each seminar costs just $20, payable by check or credit card,
and it includes lunch. The 2020 events start early and end
before 4 pm, with time scheduled during the day to meet and
visit speakers, sponsors, or chat with other participants in a
small group setting. According to Dozier, Illinois farmers are
growing more interested in finding solutions and strategies that
can improve success with challenging weather conditions. “I
believe more farmers are ready to take steps to make small
improvements on their farm that make sense environmentally and
economically. These seminars are the perfect place to begin
having those conversations and start making those changes,”
Dozier adds.
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January 21, 2020
– The Double
Tree Hotel – 222 Potomac Blvd. in Mt. Vernon, IL – Contact:
Gary (618) 980-0117
January 22, 2020
– The Double
Tree Hotel – 10 Brickyard Dr. in Bloomington, IL – Contact:
Marty (309) 634-6243
January 23, 2020 – Hickory
Grove Conf. Ctr. – 1127 N. 7th St. in Rochelle, IL –
Contact: Joe (815) 786-4373
These events offer producers an opportunity to gather facts and
make decisions that fit their own operation. To learn more and
to register, visit the Champaign County SWCD website
www.ccswcd.com. Local businesses and organizations can exhibit,
serve as sponsors, and reach local and new clients. See website
for details. Primary sponsors and organizers of seminars include
Illinois Department of Agriculture, USDA’s Natural Resources
Conservation Service, American Farmland Trust, the Illinois
Stewardship Alliance, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency,
and local Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
[Paige Buck
Public Affairs Officer
USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service]
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