(Brookville, IN) – The 20th Annual Franklin County Conservation Workshop will be held on Thursday, March 12 inside the Franklin County Farmers Mutual 4H Expo Hall at the Franklin County 4H Fairgrounds in Brookville.
Featured speakers include:
- Lisa Hollars and Lucas Fledderman, Franklin County USDA, will discuss producer and land eligibility for enrolling in conservation programs, requirements for maintaining program compliance, and the soil health and water quality benefits of conservation practices.
- Anna Morrow, Midwest Cover Crops, will provide an overview of Midwest Cover Crops resources, including how to get started, cover crop recipes, the cover crop field guide, and selector tools.
- Veronica Bullock, Purdue Extension Franklin County, will present an update from the Office of the Indiana State Chemist on regulatory changes related to endangered species and new pesticide labeling requirements.
This event will offer PARP, CCH, and CEU credits for private and commercial applicators and Certified Crop Advisers. PARP credits are sponsored by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council.
Approved CEUs include:
- Soil & Water Management: 1.0
- Crop Management: 0.5
- Professional Development: 0.5
There is no cost to attend the workshop. However, registration is required by Thursday, March 5.
To register, please email Bullock at bullockv@purdue.edu or call Purdue Extension Franklin County at (765) 647-3511.
A meal and refreshments will be provided.
Organizers say the event would not be possible without the generous support of sponsors and conservation partners, including the Indiana Soybean Alliance, Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Merrell Grain, Helena, Franklin County Soil & Water Conservation District, Franklin County Farm Bureau, Bath Insurance Group, Bath State Bank, Schirmer’s Service Center, Whitewater River Watershed, SaltPipe Creek Watershed, Franklin County USDA Farm Service Agency and Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Purdue Extension Franklin County.
