Below is a listing of upcoming conservation field days around the state. For a complete listing of future conservation field days, click here.


Upcoming Field Days


Network Meta-Analysis Quantifies Benefits of 4R N Management 

Wednesday, April 2 | 12:00pm

Webinar

In this webinar, Sylvie M. Brouder, professor and Wickersham Chair at Purdue University, will discuss the processes and challenges of effectively measuring the impact of 4R management on water quality. She will also share some newer analytical techniques to untangle notoriously messy water quality data and demonstrate that reducing N applications from a high rate to an economically optimum rate has significant benefits. Brouder will also highlight the importance of understanding the trade-offs that are sometimes hidden in the details of management approaches.

For more information and to register, click here.

 

Getting Going With Grazing

Tuesday, April 8 | 12:00pm-1:00pm

Webinar

It can be overwhelming to start rotationally grazing. Olivia Pacha has just reached the end of her “first full-blown year” rotationally grazing cattle, sheep and goats. She’s also a participant in PFI’s grazing cost-share and Savings Incentive Program. In this webinar, Olivia will share what she’s learned, from what to invest more in and buy less of to navigating rental agreements and contract grazing. Come hear some insights, reflections and how-tos from a beginner who’s in the midst of figuring it out.

For more information and to register, click here.

 

Wetland Field Day

Thursday, April 10 | 12:00pm-2:00pm

Osage, IA

Field day attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Mitchell County landowner Myrna Hoisington about the recently completed water quality enhancement wetland constructed on her land near Orchard. Kurt Hoeft, Iowa Drainage District Association wetland field specialist, will discuss how wetlands improve water quality and wildlife habitat. Brandon Dittman, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship wetlands project manager, will share how to get involved with the Water Quality Initiative and the water quality enhancement wetland program, as well as share details on the construction of the wetland featured in this field day. A walking tour of the newly completed wetland will conclude the field day, weather permitting.

For more information and to RSVP, click here.