2009 Conservation Tillage Conference

What: 2009 Conservation Tillage Conference
When: February 3-4
Where: Thomasville

For more info please contact our office or Karen McBrayer.


9th Conservation Tillage Training Conference set for Feb. 3 – 4, 2009
Farmers and interested persons can learn about the benefits of conservation tillage at the “9th Conservation Production Systems Training Conference” set for Tuesday and Wednesday, February 3 – 4, 2009 at the Southwest Georgia Technical College in Thomasville, Georgia.

The conference is designed for farmers to discuss and learn about conservation tillage from other farmers, USDA and UGA personnel, and researchers in an interactive setting.
This conference promotes a “Systems Approach” to sustainable agriculture and conservation tillage.

Topics to be covered in concurrent breakouts sessions include Crop Rotation and Cover Crops, Challenges of Peanuts in Conservation Tillage, Weed Management, Water and Energy Conservation, as well as an opportunity to experience the John Deere Training Center.

Additionally, educational displays related to conservation tillage will be on display.

The Conference is cosponsored by the DNR–Pollution Prevention Assistance Division, Fort Valley State University, USDA-Risk Management Agency, Georgia Conservation Tillage Alliance, Georgia Organics, Georgia Soil & Water Conservation Commission, Seven Rivers RC&D Council, Upper Suwannee River Partnership, South Georgia Regional Development Center, The University of Georgia College of Agriculture & Environmental Sciences, Georgia Coastal Management Program, USDA–Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA –Southern Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education and many more.

The conference registration fee per person is $150 excluding lodging and $225 per person including lodging. Farmers may be eligible for scholarships to cover registration fees if registered by the deadline of January 14, 2009 and as long as funds are available. Vendors, Equipment Dealers, and other Agriculture Supply Dealers are welcome to set up product displays for a small fee.

For more information or to register for the 2009 Conservation Productions Systems Training Conference, please contact Karen McBrayer at 229.386.3416 or by email at karensm@uga.edu. Registration can also be completed online at www.ugatiftonconference.org under Upcoming Events.
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Feb. 3-4, 2009 “9th Conservation Production Systems Training Conference” – Southwest Georgia Technical College in Thomasville, GA. Topics will cover Crop Rotation and Cover Crops, Challenges of Peanuts in Conservation Tillage, Weed Management, Water and Energy Conservation, as well as an opportunity to experience the John Deere Training Center. For information please contact Karen McBrayer at 229.386.3416 or by email at karensm@uga.edu.

Agrosecurity Awareness Training, August 13th, Macon, Georgia

Agrosecurity Awareness training is offered by the Georgia EmergencyManagement Agency in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the University of Georgia for those who have a potential role in responding to an agricultural incident. This training provides information on the scope of agriculture in Georgia and impacts of terrorism or disaster, recognition of potential threats, notification procedures, and how to better prepare your community for an agriculture or food emergency. Participants include those involved in production agriculture or agribusiness, as well as first responders from local and state governments and volunteer organizations who respond to all types of emergencies. Examples include:

• Agricultural chemical distributors and retailers
• Agriculture Educators, Agricultural fair managers, Agriculture-related organizations and cooperatives
• Emergency Management, Law Enforcement, and Fire Fighters, Environmental Health Officers and Health Care responders.
• Food processing, wholesale and retail managers and employees, Farmers and commodity group leaders
• Food & Agriculture-related Local, State and Federal agency personnel
• Livestock and poultry industry and Green Industry representatives, Public Works, State government leaders and congressional staff., Veterinarians, technicians, assistants and animal health specialists, Other first responders

6 hours credit is offered in each of the following categories:

• Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council (post).
• Georgia Firefighters Standards and Training.
• Georgia Department of Human Resources, Office of Emergency Medical services.
• Georgia State Board of Veterinary Medicine

4.5 hours Certified Crop Advisor credits: 1.5 Pest Management; 2.0 Crop Management; 1.0 Pest Detection
Southern Chapter ISA credits: 2,25 Arborist; 1.5 BCMA Science; 2.25Municipal; 0.075 BCMA Management

Additional credits are being sought including Pesticide Applicators Recertification. Status of these credits will be sent to registrants priorto training.

Location:
Vineville Methodist Church
2045 Vineville Ave
Macon, GA 31204
(478) 745-3331

Directions: From I-75, take exit 164/Hardeman Ave. Travel toward downtown Macon. Merge onto Vineville Ave. Turn right onto Forrest Ave. Vineville Methodist Church will be on the right. Park behind the church and Enter through the double glass doors.
If you get lost, call (478) 745-3331.

The training is free, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Registrants should send their name, address/city/state/zip, day-time telephone number, occupation, e-mail address, and the date of training you wish to attend to cdawson@uga.edu, or fax to 706-542-7905.

There will also be another training on September 3 also in Macon. Trainings are from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

8th Conservation Production Systems Training Conference and 30th Southern Conservation Agricultural Systems Conference

The three day conference is designed to educate/share information about conservation tillage systems topics between farmers, researchers, extension agents, and NRCS personnel in an interactive setting.

Topics to be covered include: · Precision Ag Management Tools, · Water/Irrigation, · Organic Production, · Pest Management, · Bioenergy Shifts, · Technology in Conservation Tillage and much more!

Please see the brochure here.