Webinar to cover water resilience

   Water resilience in Corn Belt states will be the topic of an Iowa Learning Farms webinar Nov. 9 at noon.

   It will feature John McMaine, chair in agriculture and water resources, South Dakota State University. McMaine is passionate about solving challenges related to water and weather through is work in Extension and research in South Dakota.

   In the webinar, “Building South Dakota’s Roadmap to Water Resilience,” McMaine will draw on studies of water quality, water management and soil health in South Dakota that are relevant to producers in other Corn Belt states. He will also present current research regarding soil health and conservation drainage and how to build resilience into agricultural systems.

   Participants are encouraged to ask questions. People of all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join.

   To participate, shortly before noon Nov. 9, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID 364 284 172.

   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.

   A Certified Crop Advisor board-approved continuing education unit (CEU) has been applied for. Those two 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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