Building Resiliency in Today's Agricultural Climate

Moderated by Pam Jahnke, this event includes small group breakouts, farmer panel discussions, networking opportunities, and lunch featuring locally produced food.

Schedule:

9:00 - 9:30 Registration

9:30 - 9:45 Welcome & Introduction to Producer-Led Watershed Groups

9:45 - 10:30 Bridgette Mason, Assistant State Climatologist at the Center for Climatic Research, Weather Patterns and Projections in Wisconsin

10:30 - 10:45 Break

10:45 - 11:30 Erik Harris, Clear View Regenerative Farms and Services, LLC, The Role of Biology in Soil Health

11:30 - 12:00 Dane Elmquist, Extension Conservation Cropping Outreach Specialist

12:00 - 1:00 Local Foods Lunch & Trade Show

11:00 - 1:20 Break out Session 1

1:30 - 1:50 Break out Session 2

• Will Fulwilder, Extension Regional Crops and Soils Educator - Winter Camelina, a New Cover Crop for Wisconsin?
• Josh Kamps, Extension Regional Crops and Soils Educator - Understanding Nitrogen Availability in Corn Production.
• Nicole Tautges, Agroecologist, Michael Fields Agricultural Institute, Identifying a Nitrogen Credit and Fertilizer Purchase Savings from Summer Cover Crop Mixes Seeded after Winter Small Grains
• Katie Tredinnick, DVM, Stateline Veterinary Service, Ask A Vet your Bovine Questions
• Randy Cutler, Cutler Fence, Fencing Solutions for all Graziers
• Greg Brickner, DVM, Sheep Shop

1:50 - 2:00 Break

2:00 - 3:00 Farmer Panel

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