Monroe Conservation District Field Day 2022

Agenda:

9:00 – Registration/Welcome

9:15 – Paul Gross (MSUE)- Cover Crop Interseeding/Termination Considerations/ Nutrient Availability

10:15 – Cover Crop Farmer Panel- The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

10:45 – Erin Burns (MSU)- Pest Control Strategies

12:00 – LUNCH (PROVIDED)

12:45 – Ethan Mancos (NRCS)- Farm Bill Programs (CREP-CRP, RCPP, EQIP, CSP)

1:15 – Equipment Demonstration by Harold Crawford (MonTag)- Fortifier High-Clearance Applicator Solution

2:00 – Brittany Santure (MCD)- Ag Inventory Data and Conservation Practice Planning Tools

2:30 – Hannah Witt (MCD)- MCD Services and Programs

3:00 – MAEAP Phase 1 Credit / 4 RUP Credits

4 RUP credits will be offered

The registration Deadline is August 22nd, 2022. All registrations will be automatically entered into a drawing for a Coleman camping chair (must be present to win). Register by August 10th to double your chances of winning! To register, please call the Monroe Conservation District office at 734-241-8540, ext. 5, or email Conservation1137@gmail.com