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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Benefiting Farm Income and Ecosystems through Perennial and Winter Cover Crops
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms conservation webinar taking place November 15 at noon will feature Matt Leavitt\, perennial grains and winter annuals agronomy specialist\, University of Minnesota. Leavitt provides agronomic assistance to growers in Minnesota\, supporting the incorporation of winter annual grains and oilseed crops on their farms. He also supports the Environmental & Economic Cluster of Opportunity (EECO) grant from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. \nIn the webinar\, “Perennial and Winter Annual Crops for Economic and Environmental Benefit\,” Leavitt will showcase the Forever Green Initiative at the University of Minnesota and offer insights into this unique breeding and commercialization platform and highlight the ecosystem benefits the crops provide to agricultural landscapes while also delivering economic returns to farmers and landowners. \n“Winter annual grains and oilseeds offer farmers and landowners a tangible way to diversify their income stream\,” said Leavitt. “These options also protect and enhance soil health and stability through erosion prevention and reduction of nutrient loading.” \nParticipants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join. \nShortly before noon CST\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtAwWXycQZW8iwtNLz34GA#/registration
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-benefiting-farm-income-ecosystems-perennial-winter-cover-crops/
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SUMMARY:Strip-tillage and Bioreactor Field Day - November 15
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms will host a strip-tillage and bioreactor field day near Eldora on Wednesday\, November 15 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. beginning at the Hunt Farm with host Jacob Bolson\, and moving to the Hardin County Emergency Management building in Eldora. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. \nThe goal of this field day is to share the benefits of strip tillage and bioreactors on Iowa’s soil health and water quality. Strip-tillage can result in reduced soil erosion\, less fertilizer runoff\, increased organic matter and potential weed suppression benefits. Water quality can also be greatly improved through the use of bioreactors. Bioreactors utilize microbial action to reduce nitrate loads in water learving a field through tile outlets. \nWeather permitting\, the field day will begin with a farm tour with Jacob Bolson at the Hunt Farm. Following the tour\, the program will move indoors to the Hardin County Emergency Management building at 1031 Edgington Ave\, Eldora\, Iowa. Jacob Handsaker with Hands-On Excavating will discuss the installation process of a wood chip bioreactor. Japer County farmer Will Cannon will then discuss the goals and benefits of strip-tillage. The field day will conclude with a complimentary meal. \nThe field day will begin at the Hunt Farm at 28989 State Highway 175\, Eldora\, Iowa. In case of inclement weather\, the field day will begin at the Hardin County Emergency Management building at the 1031 Edgington Ave\, Eldora\, Iowa. The event is free and open to farmers and landowners\, though we require reservations to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP\, please contact Mitch Harting at 515-294-8912 or ilf@iastate.edu by November 10. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey.
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/strip-tillage-and-bioreactor-field-day-november-15/
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