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Every day, different programs are being presented to
farmers, landowners, and researchers, creating a lot of
questions around carbon and farm operations.
“It is a vital time to bring producers and researchers together,
have conversations, and ask questions to continue learning about
emerging ecosystem markets,” says Talon Becker, commercial
agriculture specialist with University of Illinois Extension.
Help clear the air and confusion by attending the Eco Markets
and Carbon Dynamics Field Day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 7 at
the ACES Energy Farm in Urbana, IL, with University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Extension, and Illinois Sustainable
Ag Partnership.
Spend the day with ISAP and university experts to:
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Learn what carbon
markets are and the process of carbon sequestration.
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Find out more about
the economic perspective of these markets.
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Discover what
entities are in this industry space and how they operate.
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Explore the science
and latest technology behind current methods for estimating
or measuring carbon, including a tour of eddy covariance
towers.
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Hear what research
is being done to better understand carbon sequestration from
different agricultural practices.
“It is important that farmers, landowners, and researchers work
together to identify and attempt to answer the many questions
that exist around ecosystem markets and agriculture’s potential
for carbon sequestration so that we can better serve farmers,
the agriculture industry, and our communities,” says Becker.
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There is no cost to attend the field day, but
registration is required. A free lunch is provided to those who
register before Nov. 3. Find the full field day agenda, including
topics, presenters, and registration, at go.illinois.edu/CarbonFieldDay.
Those looking for regenerative agriculture information are welcome
to attend the Illinois Regenerative Agriculture Initiative Public
Convening event following the field day. The event will be held at
the same location beginning at 2 p.m. Find more information and
registration at go.illinois.edu/IRegenConvening.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please
contact Talon Becker at
tbecker2@illinois.edu or 217-300-0576.
ABOUT ILLINOIS EXTENSION:
Illinois Extension leads public outreach for University of
Illinois by translating research into action plans that allow
Illinois families, businesses, and community leaders to solve
problems, make informed decisions, and adapt to changes and
opportunities. Illinois Extension is part of the University of
Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Agricultural, Consumer and
Environmental Sciences.
[SOURCE: Talon Becker, Commercial
Agriculture Specialist, Illinois Extension
WRITER: Jenna Braasch, Media Communications Coordinator, Illinois
Extension ] |
