July 2019
Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association Annual Convention
For years, the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Convention and Trade Show has been the largest gathering of Oklahoma cattle producers, farmers, ranchers, and beef enthusiasts in the state. Just like our theme this year, we are building momentum toward the biggest and best convention in our 67-year history
Find out more »Colorado Independent Cattlegrowers Annual Convention
The 2019 annual convention will be held on July 19th-20th in Cortez, CO. Speakers include Norman MacLeod from Gaelic Wolf Consulting discussing the topic of wolves as well as Tom Deweese from the American Policy Center. Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Farm & Ranch Enterprise is our ranch tour. This is sure to be a great time of fellowship, learning, and planning for the future of CICA. Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors, and check our website for all…
Find out more »CCE Dutchess County Board of Directors Meeting
The Board of Directors of Cornell Cooperative Extension Dutchess County will hold a meeting open to the public. Individuals interested in attending must call (845) 677-8223 × 100 and advise of any special needs we may accommodate. Finance Committee meets from 6:00 - 7:00, Board from 7:00 - 9:00
Find out more »The InfoAg Conference
Since 1995, the InfoAg Conference has been the premier event for discussion and advancement of precision agriculture. This event draws interest from domestic and international agriculture professionals and features a wide range of educational and networking opportunities for professionals interested in learning more about new technology, data analysis, and the future of production agriculture.
Find out more »Purdue University Market Planning for Agri-Marketers
A gap often exists between sales and marketing. But the two are closely related and, when they work together, the company and the customer both win. After all, marketing is about far more than just advertising. It's about creating a reputable brand and a value proposition that aligns with your customers' needs. Market Planning for Agri-Marketers bridges the gap between sales and marketing. In this program, you will learn to think like a marketer and define your role in implementing…
Find out more »Organic Agronomy Training Series (OATS) - East
The Organic Agronomy Training Series (OATS) is a collaboratively managed, science-based train-the-trainer program for agricultural professionals working with organic or transitioning producers in the United States. This two-day training provides education and guidance on organic production methods and certification necessary for agronomists, certified crop advisors, extension agents, and technical services providers to serve the needs of certified organic grain producers. OATS will increase the skill and impact of extension staff, agency personnel, consultants, advisers, educators, and technical service providers on…
Find out more »Grasstravaganza Grazing Conference
This conference features both regional and national speakers, including special guest Dr. Elaine Ingham, microbiologist and soil biology researcher, as well as workshops, hands-on learning at the college farm, and local farm tours. Hosted by SUNY Cobleskill, in cooperation with the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Cornell University Cooperative Extension, the New York Grazing Coalition, and Soil and Water Conservation. This year’s Conference, “Health and Resiliency from Soil to Table” will cover the importance of grazing livestock, with a soil to table…
Find out more »Professional Development in Environmental Outreach
Professional Development in Environmental Outreach: Greater Leadership, Greater Impact will teach participants how to build trust-based communication and collaboration with your staff and stakeholders. You will also gain the skills needed to measure the potential impact of your environmental outreach program on adult participants. Any outreach and education professionals in the natural resources and environmental fields are encouraged to attend.
Find out more »MSU Agriculture Innovation Day
With a theme of “Focus on Precision Technology That Pays,” experts will detail how implementing technology that aids in decision-making can improve yields, increase profit margins, and reduce environmental impacts. This educational field day will discuss tools and techniques that will help farmers make data-based decisions that can improve their farm’s efficiencies and showcase how data collected from various points of production agriculture come together as important components in the smart use of technology. “Today’s farmers are inundated with data…
Find out more »King Ranch Institute Gus T. Canales Lectureship on Prescribed Burning
Summary This four-day lectureship is designed to teach the participant the safe use of fire as a rangeland and wildlife habitat management tool. It provides the formal training necessary to qualify the participant as a Certified Prescribed Burn Manager in the state of Texas. Learning Objectives Apply principles learned in classroom training in a hands-on prescribed burn Understand weather factors as they affect prescribed fire Develop a burn plan Identify the various techniques of prescribed burning Discuss fire behavior…
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