3rd Crop Walk & Talks - Agroecology Summit - Bioenergy Crops & Water Quality

Windom, MN

In conjunction with IATP and with sponsorship from NCR SARE, we are excited to present this field day for agriculture and conservation educators. With its native grasses, wetlands, ponds, and waterways, Willow Lake Farm is well-situated to demonstrate the water quality benefits of bioenergy crops. Topics include: Water and nutrient holding capacity of perennial bioenergy crops, cover cropping and bioenergy crops, and climate change and the future of bioenergy crops. Speakers include: Grower, Tony Thompson, and U of M Climatologist, Mark Seeley. Additionally, Paul Porter will demonstrate his oil seed press and U of M drainage and water quality expert, Craig Schrader, will display the conservation drainage system on Willow Lake Farm. For more information, call 507-238-5449.