EMMETSBURG, Iowa — Many farmers experienced over 50 inches of rainfall in 2018, while normal rainfall is about 30 inches a year. Iowa State University Extension and Outreach is planning a workshop to help farmers and landlords address the issues of drainage.
Topics to be covered include:
- Using free ISU GIS images to access the current and future drainage needs on your farm.
- Laying out a long-term plan to improve the drainage and a plan to pay for it.
- Using free websites to calculate the performance of plastic drainage tubing.
- Current research and practices on drainage and water quality.
- New surface intakes that take less maintains and solving side-hill seeps.
Iowa State University Extension Specialist, Kris Kohl and Dr. Matt Helmers will lead the workshop.
Location: VFW 3205 Main Street Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Cost: $25 includes materials and Lunch
Time: 9:30am Registration Workshop runs from 10 am to 3pm.
Please call Palo Alto Extension and Outreach at 712-852-2865 to register for this workshop!
— Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
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