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.