*Global CA-CoP* *CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE*
*for sustainable agriculture and land management*
Dear Subscribers,
Please see herebelow an announcement for the 27th Annual National No-Till
Conference to be held from 8-11 January 2019, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Apologies for any cross-posting.
*Amir Kassam *
*Moderator*
*Global CA-CoP*
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URL: www.fao.org/ag/ca
Conservation Agriculture is an ecosystem approach to regenerative
sustainable agriculture and land management based on the practical
application of context-specific and locally adapted three interlinked
principles of: (i) Continuous no or minimum mechanical soil disturbance
(no-till seeding/planting and weeding, and minimum soil disturbance with
all other farm operations including harvesting); (ii) permanent
maintenance of soil much cover (crop biomass, stubble and cover crops); and
(iii) diversification of cropping system (economically, environmentally and
socially adapted rotations and/or sequences and/or associations involving
annuals and perennials, including legumes and cover crops), along with
other complementary good agricultural production and land management
practices. Conservation Agriculture systems are present in all continents,
involving rainfed and irrigated systems including annual cropland systems,
perennial systems, orchards and plantation systems, agroforestry systems,
crop-livestock systems, pasture and rangeland systems, organic production
systems and rice-based systems (more at: www.fao.org/ag/ca).
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From: Darrell Bruggink, Nat'l No-Tillage Conference <
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Date: Tue, Oct 2, 2018 at 11:01 PM
Subject: Earthworms: Bioengineers and Sentinels of Living No-Tilled Soils
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*FEATURED SESSION*
*"Earthworms: Bioengineers and Sentinels of Living No-Tilled Soils"*
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*PAUL HEPPERLY*
*Agriculture Consultant, Educator & Scientist*
*Maryville, Tennessee*
*"Most no-tillers know the presence of earthworms is an important sign of
healthy soils, but their role in farming systems goes well beyond simply
digesting residue and improving water infiltration with the tunnels they
burrow," says Paul Reed Hepperly.*
The Maryville, Tenn.-based agricultural consultant, educator and scientist
has studied earthworms for many years and will share little-known facts
about earthworm behavior and the important job these creatures play in
nutrient recycling and balancing soil acidity and soil health. The former
research director at The Rodale Institute will also share how no-tillers
can manage their acres to create a more favorable environment for
earthworms to help their farm operation flourish even more.
Hepperly will also lead a classroom revealing the results of trials
highlighting the competitiveness of organic no-till systems, especially in
soybeans with their potentially 100% organic price premium and lower
production costs. He’ll also discuss how to work through transition from
traditional to organic no-tilling, including handling documentation and
independent monitoring.
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*More 2019 Headliner Speakers*
[image: Paul Jasa]
*Paul Jasa*
Ag Engineer
University of Nebraska Extension
*SESSION: "Get Better Results with a Systems Approach to No-Till and Soil
Health"*
[image: Trey Hill]
*Trey Hill*
No-Tiller
Rock Hall, Maryland
*SESSION: “No-Till Isn’t Just Planting — It’s a Year-Round Ecological
System”*
[image: Dick Wittman]
*Dick Wittman*
No-Tiller & Farm Business Consultant
Lewiston, Idaho
*SESSION: “Lessons Learned from 38 years of No-Till Farming Transitions”*
[image: David Brandt]
*David Brandt*
No-Tiller
Carroll, Ohio
*SESSION: “How Seeding Cover Crops Can Slash Your Fertilizer Bills”*
[image: Rick Clark]
*Rick Clark*
No-Tiller
Williamsport, Indiana
*SESSION: "Getting the Most From Your No-Till Operation By 'Farming Green'"*
[image: Don Reicosky]
*Don Reicosky*
Retired NRCS Soil Scientist
Morris, Minnesota
*SESSION: "Understanding and Perfecting Conservation Agriculture and Carbon
Management on Your No-Till Operation*
[image: Bob Recker]
*Bob Recker*
Retired John Deere Engineer & Farm Consultant
Waterloo, Iowa
*SESSION: “Harvest Sunlight, Cater to Covers and Preserve Corn Yields with
Wider Rows”*
[image: Marion Calmer]
*Marion Calmer*
Veteran No-Tiller
Alpha, Illinois
*SESSION: “Unlocking the Profit Potential of an Effective, Responsible
No-Till Nutrient Management Program*
SEE SPEAKER DESCRIPTIONS
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*Two Pre-Conference Workshops to Help Boost Cover Crop Adoption, Success*
*Steve Groff, No-Tiller, Pennsylvania*
Please choose only ONE workshop appropriate to your profession. You will
not be permitted to attend both.
[image: Steve Groff]
*"Training the Trainers on Cover Crop Adoption" *
January 8, 10 a.m to noon
Limited to 75 | $75 to Attend
Groff will host a seminar for agronomists, seed salespeople, NRCS/Extension
agents, researchers and other stakeholders in agriculture whose job is to
work with growers adopting cover crops and provide technical assistance or
guidance.
Groff will cover roadblocks to adoption, setting realistic goals, what to
do or NOT do when sharing anecdotes from innovators, and how to help
growers understand the proper mindset for successful adoption. He’ll also
cover mistakes cover crop seed salespeople need to avoid and share tips for
organizing field days helpful to growers.
REGISTER & SIGN UP FOR THIS WORKSHOP NOW
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*"Cover Crop Basics for Rookies and Early Adopters"*
January 8, 2-5 p.m.
Limited to 75 | $75 to Attend
Groff will shift gears Tuesday afternoon and provide valuable guidance and
strategies to cover crop rookies or early adopters for getting off the
starting block with cover crops.
Groff will discuss the mentality needed to make cover crops work, how to
set realistic goals, evaluating the payback on covers and the pros and cons
of different seeding methods. He'll also provide some answers on common
challenges for cover crop adopters, such as termination timing, N tie-up,
herbicide carryover and planting green effectively.
REGISTER & SIGN UP FOR THIS WORKSHOP NOW
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*What's The Buzz All About?*
Hear past attendees share their memorable conference moments and offer
advice for those who are considering attending. Watch this video
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to take in the sights and sounds from this world-class educational event!
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*Frequently Asked Questions*
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*Hotel Accommodations *
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