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*CA-CoP* *CONSERVATION AGRICULTURE COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE*

*for sustainable production intensification*



Dear Subscribers,


For your kind attention, a report on the 6th World Congress on Conservation
Agriculture, from CTIC.



*Amir Kassam *

*Moderator*

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Date: Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 7:52 PM
Subject: International Congress brings together leaders in conservation
agriculture
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         Successes at the World Congress on Conservation Agriculture    View
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                  *International
Congress brings together leaders in conservation agriculture*

West Lafayette, Ind. (July 10, 2014) – Advocates of conservation
agriculture from around the world exchanged insights on using conservation
agriculture to feeding a growing world population during a global
agricultural conference held June 22-25.


<http://ctic.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=974b7ae6c2&e=8004a3835f>The
6th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture
<http://ctic.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=ef47a10577&e=8004a3835f>
(WCCA) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, focused on practical conservation
applications and techniques that will help conserve soil, water and other
natural resources, as well as provide economic returns. Farmers,
researchers, educators, agricultural company representatives, government
representatives and others from 47 countries shared ideas on the
opportunities and challenges they face in conservation agriculture.
Countries represented included Australia, England, France, Argentina,
several African countries and more.

Hosted by the Conservation Agriculture Systems Alliance
<http://ctic.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=5727634513&e=8004a3835f>,
a network of conservation agriculture organizations across North America,
with the Conservation Technology Information Center
<http://ctic.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=94656a0a8a&e=8004a3835f>
(CTIC) and Soil Conservation Council of Canada
<http://ctic.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=75fee65b0f&e=8004a3835f>
(SCCC) taking the lead, the Congress was the first WCCA to be held on North
American soil.


<http://ctic.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=259f614533&e=8004a3835f>The
event included several keynote speakers, discussion panels, networking
opportunities and a chance to participate in tours after the Congress,
which took attendees to see conservation agriculture in action on nearby
farms in Canada and the United States.

Jerry Hatfield of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Agricultural
Research Service, who served as WCCA program chair, said the Congress
provided an opportunity to share ideas and learn from international
colleagues on how conservation agriculture can be a success.

“WCCA impacts agriculture because everyone shares their ideas freely and
openly, regardless if you are from academia or another hemisphere, or have
a farm or work in policymaking,” Hatfield said. “Our goal is to share ideas
that have practical application and can be put to work improving soil
health as well as benefiting the farmer and society.”

Throughout the conference, attendees were challenged by keynote speakers to
implement and educate others on conservation agriculture. David Montgomery,
author of *Dirt: The Erosion of Civilizations*, opened the Congress with
his “Case for Global Soil Restoration.” He demonstrated how soil could have
been the culprit for the downfall of several civilizations throughout
history and how rebuilding good soil is essential for society to thrive.


<http://ctic.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=c1c4765027&e=8004a3835f>Howard
G. Buffett, a farmer, businessman and author of eight books on
conservation, wildlife, and the human condition, acknowledged that
differences among regions mean that no one cropping system or practice
works everywhere. However, he emphasized, sustainable agriculture is
essential for feeding the world’s population.

In his address to close the Congress, Dwayne Beck, manager of the Dakota
Lakes Research Farm, challenged participants to use science and reason, not
emotion and rumors, when tackling issues related to soil degradation. Beck
also encouraged the use of a systems approach with several conservation
practices together in harmony to tackle soil degradation problems.

Glen Shaw, executive director of the SCCC, said that Congress attendees
valued hearing speakers from outside of North America describe their
struggles to reduce soil degradation and increase soil health in their
respective countries.

“Attendees heard a consistent message that implementation of conservation
agriculture is key to feeding a growing world population,” Shaw said. “A
number of Canadian farmers expressed to me that it was interesting to learn
about sustainable agriculture practices from other countries. Farmers share
many of the same issues regardless of where they farm.”


<http://ctic.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=08d7d5b57f&e=8004a3835f>CTIC
Executive Director Karen Scanlon said that the Congress gave
conservationists from around the globe the chance to share ideas
face-to-face.

“WCCA presented a unique opportunity to learn about conservation
agriculture innovation beyond North America,” Scanlon said. “We urged
attendees to meet new people, make important connections, expand their
knowledge and take home new ideas. With the challenges facing us in
agriculture and in conservation, being able to share experiences, good and
bad, with others is incredibly valuable.”

Platinum sponsors of the Congress were Dow AgroSciences, Howard G. Buffett
Foundation, Monsanto, The Mosaic Company and Seed Hawk. Gold Sponsors were
Agrium, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
and Syngenta.

Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, Bayer CropScience, CropLife
Canada and Farm Credit Canada served as Silver Sponsors. Featured as Bronze
Sponsors were Canadian Fertilizer Institute; Coalition on Agricultural
Greenhouse Gases; Ducks Unlimited; DuPont Pioneer; Farm Foundation, NFP;
The Fertilizer Institute; The Nature Conservancy; Saskatchewan Ministry of
Agriculture; SaskCanola; the USDA’s Agricultural Research Service and the
USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.

The North Dakota Department of Agriculture, North Dakota Corn Growers
Association and Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association also
contributed to the WCCA effort. The Farm Journal Media Group and the
Glacier Media Group served as exclusive media sponsors for WCCA.


<http://ctic.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=0028b1eb27&e=8004a3835f>To
see the 6th WCCA through the eyes of the participants, visit the WCCA
Storify
<http://ctic.us3.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=d50815c1ce&e=8004a3835f>
page. For more information on WCCA, the guest speakers and other events
that occurred, visit wcca6.org
<http://ctic.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=504a15c444&e=8004a3835f>.
Presentation and paper abstracts will be posted on ctic.org/WCCA
<http://ctic.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=c3b656b783&e=8004a3835f>
.

The 7th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture will take place in
Rosario, Argentina, in 2017.

To learn more about conservation agriculture and CTIC, visit www.ctic.org
<http://ctic.us3.list-manage2.com/track/click?u=322a2359adf7262cd17ce6b30&id=0186d6e3ac&e=8004a3835f>
or call 765-494-9555.                   *Copyright © 2014 Conservation
Technology Information Center, All rights reserved.*

*The Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) is a national,
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partnership that champions conservation agriculture and **serves as a
clearinghouse for information on conservation farming issues and practices,
as well as a facilitator for training and workshops. For more information,
visit www.ctic.org
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