Please join us for the Iowa Learning Farms webinar at noon CDT, Wednesday, June 12, featuring Adam Schnieders, water quality resource coordinator, and Justin Clark, wildlife biologist, with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. Schnieders was a leader in the development of Iowa’s Nutrient Reduction Strategy and is currently working across the state government to affect improved water quality, especially in the area of nutrient reduction. Clark provides wildlife management services throughout Hardin, Grundy, Butler and Floyd counties in Iowa and the Cedar-Wapsi Wildlife Unit.
In the webinar, “DNR Cover Crop Seed Production Project,” Schnieders and Clark will review the Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) pilot project launched in 2019 to produce cover crop seed on DNR-managed land in support of water quality and wildlife initiatives. They will discuss the many lessons learned through four harvests and will share details about project outcomes and plans for the future.
“Providing cover crop seed for use on DNR-managed public lands enhances water quality and may provide wildlife benefits,” said Schnieders. “These crops reduce soil erosion, filter pollutants from runoff, and create habitats for diverse species, thereby contributing to a healthier and more resilient ecosystem.”
“I hope participants of the webinar will leave with a deeper understanding of the benefits that cover crops offer toward enhancing biodiversity and water quality, our work with cooperating farmers, as well as practical knowledge on producing cover crop seed varieties,” added Clark.
Webinar participants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join.
Webinar Access Instructions
To participate in the live webinar, shortly before noon CDT June 12:
Click this URL, or type this web address into your internet browser: https://iastate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xtAwWXycQZW8iwtNLz34GA#/registration
Or, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter webinar ID: 999 3709 5398
Or join from a dial-in phone line:
Dial: +1 646 876 9923
Meeting ID: 999 3709 5398
The webinar will also be recorded and archived on the ILF website, so that it can be watched at any time. Archived webinars are available at https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/webinars For a list of upcoming webinars visit https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/events-1
A Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU) has been applied for. Those who participate in the live webinar are eligible. Information about how to apply to receive the credit will be provided at the end of the live webinar.
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