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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Water Quality Benefits of Beaver Dams
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place May 3 at noon CDT will feature Andrew Rupiper\, graduate research associate\, Iowa State University. Rupiper is currently studying the impacts of beaver in Iowa streams\, drainage water management and row crop agriculture in areas adjacent to streams. He works under the direction of Billy Beck\, assistant professor and extension forestry specialist at Iowa State University\, conducting field research on beaver-modified streams in Iowa. \n  \n \n  \nIn the webinar\, “Beaver on the Des Moines Lobe: Impacts on Water Quality and Sediment Transport\,” Rupiper will provide an early look at a multi-year study of beaver activity in Iowa’s streams. He will provide a review of factors that have contributed to degradation of streams and a historical look at beaver populations in the state. Drawing on two- and one-half years of data\, Rupiper will share current interpretations of ongoing analysis. He will also provide insights on how beaver activity can supplement restoration\, conservation and water quality approaches. \nShortly before 12 p.m. CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172 \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-water-quality-benefits-of-beaver-dams/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: A Multi-Purpose Approach to Drainage System Design
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place May 10 at noon CDT will feature Spencer Pech\, civil engineer at ISG. Pech specializes in producing data-driven water quality and agriculture drainage solutions for ISG’s water resource team. He applies knowledge gained from growing up on a family farm\, formal education and his professional career to designing drainage systems\, storage basins\, wetlands\, and edge-of field practices for ISG’s agriculture and watershed partners throughout the Midwest. \n  \n \n  \nIn the webinar\, “Designing Multi-Purpose Drainage Systems to Meet Modern Demands\,” Pech will discuss the current state of aging drainage infrastructure and the impact of ever-changing concerns surrounding water quality\, regulation and environmental impacts of agricultural drainage. He will also highlight alternative designs such as wetlands\, sediment basins\, and edge-of-field practices\, which bolster the efficiency of drainage systems\, protect downstream water quality and improve agricultural productivity. \n“As we undertake the replacement of aging drainage infrastructure\, it presents excellent opportunities to implement multi-purpose designs\, including temporary storage\, that improve agricultural production as well as water quality\,” said Pech. “Improved drainage systems and better water quality outcomes are not mutually exclusive. Implementing modernized solutions can deliver benefits to landowners and producers as well as the water ecosystem – a win-win proposition that will serve for the long into the future.” \nShortly before 12 p.m. CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-a-multi-purpose-approach-to-drainage-system-design/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: The Influence of Trusted Advisers in Conservation Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:Join Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) for a conservation webinar taking place May 17 at noon CDT featuring Seth Harden\, Upper Wabash River project director\, The Nature Conservancy. Harden leads the Upper Wabash River Project for The Nature Conservancy in Indiana. He regularly speaks with farmers to help support The Nature Conservancy’s objectives to discover conservation solutions that realize mutual farm profitability and positive environmental outcomes. \n  \n \n  \nIn the webinar\, “Conservation Adoption: The Role of the Trusted Adviser\,” Harden will discuss the top influencers that can affect conservation practice adoption. Drawing on data and outcomes from research conducted by The Nature Conservancy and the Purdue University Center for Food and Agribusiness\, as well as paired qualitative research with ag retailers and their customers\, and quantitative research via the Large Commercial Producer survey\, Harden will highlight opportunities for ag retailers to facilitate conservation practice adoption. He will also introduce a business model decision support tool that can aid retailers in considering integration of conservation systems into their customer relationships. \n“Research clearly indicates that farmers are seeking information about conservation practices from their trusted advisers and that ag retailers are poised to deliver this sort of information IF the customer requests it directly\,” said Harden. “Providing retailers with the tools and support enabling them to assume a leadership role in furthering conservation adoption while also improving business outcomes through additional customer touchpoints\, added services and profitable supply chain collaboration.” \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-the-influence-of-trusted-advisers-in-conservation-decision-making/
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SUMMARY:Conservation on Tap
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms\, in partnership with the Des Moines Water Works and Conservation Learning Group\, will host the first of three “Conservation On Tap” events\, Thursday\, May 18\, from 6-7 p.m. at Firetrucker Brewery in Ankeny. \nThe event will provide local farmers\, landowners and urban residents with a chance to discuss and ask questions. There will be an opportunity for networking following the event. To ensure adequate space and food\, please RSVP by May 15th by calling 515-294-5429 or email ilf@iastate.edu. \n“Our intent with this event is to help build community through encouraging farmers\, landowners\, and urban residents to talk about topics important within the community\, what keeps them up at night\, what challenges they see with conservation practices\, and what they want to learn more about\,” said Liz Ripley\, Iowa Learning Farms conservation and cover crop outreach specialist. “There will be no formal presentations or agenda\, just a chance to talk\, ask questions\, listen and learn while enjoying a beverage and provided food. We are looking forward to learning alongside everyone else who attends.” \nHosts at the event will include Ted Corrigan\, CEO and General Manager of Des Moines Water Works\, Dr. Mark Licht\, associate professor and extension cropping systems specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Liz Ripley. Staff from Firetrucker Brewery will also join in the conversations as to why water quality matters for brewing. \n“This is another opportunity for us to partner with like-minded organizations who truly want to see improvements in water quality in our watersheds and want to be part of the solution\,” Corrigan said. “We look forward to this series of discussions and engaging with attendees about where their water comes from and the water quality challenges we face in our state. We need interested landowners and citizens involved in not only discussing these challenges\, but being part of the solution for improved water quality.” \nDr. Licht’s extension\, research and teaching program is focused on how to holistically manage Iowa cropping systems to achieve productivity\, profitability and environmental goals. His research is centered around varied aspects of soybean\, corn and cover crop management as well as agronomic implications of precision technologies. \nGrowing up on a farm in Butler County\, Liz Ripley learned the importance of soil conservation and water quality and propelled her decision to pursue a career in agriculture and conservation. With the Iowa Learning Farms\, Ripley works with farmers and landowners to explore which practice options will align with their farming operation and provide best management recommendations for successful implementation of those practices. \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/conservation-on-tap/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: Online Conservation Communities Encouraging Conservation Learning
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place May 24 at noon CDT will feature Jenny Seifert\, watershed outreach specialist\, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension. Seifert’s expertise in environmental communications\, behavior change\, and facilitation aids in her efforts leading multi-state projects to build leadership capacity and cultivate community among conservation professionals and farmers. These projects help increase participant’s success at meeting soil and water conservation goals. \n  \n \n  \nIn the webinar\, “How Two Online Communities Are Facilitating Peer Learning about Conservation\,” Seifert will provide an introduction to online communities that facilitate learning among farmers and conservation professionals to improve soil and water conservation outcomes. Highlighting the programs\, One Good Idea and The Confluence for Watershed Leaders\, she will provide examples of how these online groups work to encourage and build conservation leadership. Siefert will also offer information on participating in these virtual groups. \n“Online communities provide an answer to the ongoing thirst for connection\, a hunger for learning what works and doesn’t work\, and a distaste for reinventing the wheel\, commonly found among conservation professionals and engaged farmers\,” said Seifert. “One Good Idea and The Confluence were designed to enable more on-the-ground successes through helping these stakeholders connect and learn from each other. I hope participants in this webinar will get excited about what they can gain from and contribute to One Good Idea and The Confluence and become part of these vibrant communities.” \nJoin at noon: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-online-conservation-communities-encouraging-conservation-learning/
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar: A Long-term View of Cover Crop Benefits
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place May 31 at noon CDT will feature Rabin Bhattarai\, associate professor\, Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering\, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Bhattarai discovers innovative ways to clean polluted waters. His research group develops sustainable engineering solutions to improve water quality and crop production through experimental studies and computer simulation models which can predict water quality and crop production at various scales. \n  \nIn the webinar\, “Can Cover Crops Still Provide Targeted Nutrient Loss Benefits in the Future?\,” Bhattarai will provide an overview of impacts on water quality attributed to the extensive use of subsurface drainage in agricultural fields in the Midwestern U.S. which have contributed to local concerns as well as to the formation of the hypoxic zone in the Gulf of Mexico. He will highlight the effectiveness of winter cover crops as an eco-efficient solution for reducing nitrate loss via sub-surface drainage channels in the maize-soybean system. Bhattarai will also discuss cost sharing incentives which have boosted practice adoption. In addition\, he will offer insights into the long-term impacts of cover crops and discuss research efforts to better understand how climate change and other factors may affect efficacy. \n“Winter cover crop adoption continues to rise\, and their use has been identified as one of the most efficient practices not only for nutrient loss reduction but also for soil health improvement\,” said Bhattarai. “Participants in this webinar should gain a better understanding of the long-term impacts of winter cover crops on soil\, water-N and cash crop growth in the maize-soybean system\, and how climate change will impact the nutrient loss and soil health benefits from cover crops.” \nShortly before noon CDT\, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172 \n 
URL:https://www.iowawatercenter.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-a-long-term-view-of-cover-crop-benefits/
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