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seasons are shifting, and extreme weather events like storms,
floods, droughts, and wildfires are becoming more common.
University of Illinois Extension is offering the opportunity to
connect with agricultural climate experts, explore resources,
and discuss real-world scenarios at an in-person Agriculture
Climate Tools workshops to be held February 28 at the Sangamon
County Extension Office, 700 S. Airport Dr., Springfield from
8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with sign-in starting at 8 a.m. Lunch is
included.
Farmers can meet the challenges of a changing climate by
applying cutting-edge tools that will help them manage risks and
make informed decisions to maximize every acre now and in the
future. Producers and land managers will leave with a better
understanding of local growing conditions, weather, and climate
monitoring tools, and feel confident planning for crop planting,
fertilization schedules, irrigation, and more for the 2024
growing season and beyond. The workshop will also offer an
opportunity for attendees to provide feedback and help shape the
development of new agriculture climate tools.
The workshop is free and open to specialty growers, commercial
agriculture, horticulture, and landscape professionals, as well
as Natural Resources Conservation Service and Soil and Water
Conservation District personnel. CEU credits are available for
Certified Crop Advisors.
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Sign up by Feb. 22 at go.illinois.edu/ClimateTools.
Seats are limited. For more information or if you need a reasonable
accommodation to participate, please contact Duane Friend at
friend@illinois.edu.
This program is provided through a Sustainable Agriculture Research
and Education grant and is cohosted by the Illinois State Water
Survey, the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, the National Integrated
Drought Information System, and the Midwest Regional Climate Center.
[Reagen Tibbs, Extension Educator,
Commercial Agriculture, University of Illinois Extension ]
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