Farm and crop update, water quality: edge of field practices, market facilitation program and crop market outlook, and current crop conditions/harvest challenges

Michigan Land Improvement Contractors Association and Michigan State University Extension are hosting their first free Farm Drainage Field Day in Lenawee County Sept. 12–13, 2019, at 8815 Samaria Rd, Riga MI 49276. The event will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on both days, and lunch will be provided.

The ESDWC welcomes presentations on a variety of topics including but not limited to: Watershed Science and Management Non-Point Source Pollution Management State and Regional Water Quality Monitoring Programs Water Quality Modeling Agricultural and Urban Best Management Practices Wetland Science and Management Invasive and Nuisance Aquatic Species Harmful Algal Blooms Fisheries Science and Management Groundwater Read more about A Changing Landscape[…]

This field day will explore the watershed connections between agriculture, conservation, water quality, and wildlife habitat. Featuring: Farmer panel on cover crops and conservation tillage Electro fishing demonstration and habitat discussion Stream table and aquatic insect presentation

Please RSVP to Jeanne Hansen 507.451.0073 [email protected]