Soil & Water Management Workshop Teleconference

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 8, 2009

The future of Soil and Water management in agronomic settings will be the focus of a Soil and Water Management Workshop sponsored by University of Illinois Extension on February 10, 2010.

The workshop will be held at the Macoupin County Extension office located at #60 Carlinville Plaza. Presentations will be delivered via PowerPoint and teleconference from 9:00 a.m. to 2:25 p.m. Lunch will be provided.

"Those attending will learn about Cap and Trade issues, water and water quality issues, cover crops, and practical information on soil and water management," says Duane Friend, U of I Extension natural resources educator. "And, Certified Crop Advisors can get 4.5 continuing education units in soil and water management." Other topics covered will be biochar, new conservation tillage tools, and the Web Soil Survey.

Registration is $45 per person, which includes lunch. The registration deadline is February 5. If dietary or disability accommodations are needed, please indicate when registering.