Soil and Water Management Seminar offered
Soil, water and air interactions will be the focus of a Soil and Water Management Seminar sponsored by University of Illinois Extension-Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit on Feb. 16. The workshop will be held at the Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam Extension offices. Presentations will be delivered via PowerPoint and webconferencing from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided.
“Those attending will learn about the National Atmospheric Deposition Program, biochar, diseases of corn and residue management, tile biofilters, and irrigation scheduling, ” said Duane Friend, U of I Extension Environmental Stewardship educator. Certified Crop Advisors will receive 4.5 continuing education units in Soil and Water Management by attending this seminar.
Registration is $45 per person, which includes lunch. The registration deadline is Feb. 9. To register, send name, address, and payment to U of I Extension, and mail to:
• Bureau County Extension Office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton, IL 61356 – 815-875-2878.
• LaSalle County Extension Office, 1689 31st Road, Suite 2, Ottawa, IL 61350 – 815-433-0707.
• Marshall – Putnam Extension Office, 509 Front Street, Suite 4, Henry, IL 61537 – 309-364-2356.
If you need a dietary accommodation or any other reasonable accommodation to participate, please indicate when calling/registering. All programs offered through the University of Illinois Extension are open to all individuals regardless of place of residence, race, creed, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, or marital status.
For more information on the program content, email Duane Friend at friend@illinois.edu.
