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Cover Crops and Soil Health Forums
February 18, 2014 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This forum will feature a live-streamed video broadcast of the opening sessions of the National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil Health in Omaha, Neb. Following the broadcast, discuss with fellow forum participants how cover cropping can build soil health, improve yields, curb erosion, manage pests and build resilience into your farming system.
The broadcast will feature:
- Howard G. Buffett, Howard G. Buffett Foundation
- Jason Weller, USDA-NRCS Chief
- Ray Gaesser, American Soybean Association president
- A panel of expert producer conservationists:
- Dave Brandt (Ohio)
- Gabe Brown (North Dakota)
- Dan DeSutter (Indiana)
- Clay Mitchell (Iowa)
The forums are open to anyone who would like to hear about and discuss the prospects for cover crops and soil health improvements on American farms and ranches. The broadcast will begin at 10:00 a.m. Attendees are encouraged to arrive 30 to 45 minutes ahead of time for check in and introductions.
Visit the website to register, or contact Tom Akin, 617-997-8232 for more information.