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SUMMARY:Free Workshop Series on 4R Fertilizer BMPs
DESCRIPTION:\nThe Farming 4R Watershed Workshop Series Part 2:\nImplem
 enting Beneficial Management Practices (BMPs) on the Farm\nREGISTER HE
 RE\nTechnical Nutrient Stewardship Workshop:\n9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.\nLu
 nch and Networking Session:12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m.\nPanel: Community Lead
 ers Supporting Agriculture:1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m.\n \nTechnical Workshop
  Objectives:\nThe objective of the technical session is to provide pro
 ducers, retailers, and crop advisors with practical instruction on imp
 lementing fertilizer beneficial management practices (BMPs) on the far
 m using the 4R approach. The 4R concept guides farmers in using the R
 ight fertilizer source; at the Right rate; at the Right time; and in t
 he Right place. The BMPs covered during the workshop for improving f
 ertilizer use efficiency and sustainability will include:\n\nThe case
  for annual soil testing and interpreting/applying soil test results.\
 nManure application techniques, testing and interpretation using a 4R 
 approach.\nInformation sessions on alternative approaches to annual br
 oadcasting of phosphorus in the fall (seed-placed phosphorus, timing a
 pplication etc.); and\nThe 4R approach and split fertilizer applicatio
 n, including the case for sidedress or topdress application of nitroge
 n when feasible.\n\n \nPanel: Supporting Agriculture Session Objectiv
 es:\nThe afternoon session of the workshop is open to all, but is part
 icularly geared towards Ontario conservation authorities, agricultural
  media outlets, agriculture or water research consortiums, federal/pro
 vincial agriculture representatives, and any other NGOs focused on sus
 tainable agriculture or conservation. The topics of discussion for thi
 s session will include:\n\nAn overview by Clyde Graham of the Canadian
  Fertilizer Institute and Dan Heaney of Random Cross Consulting of the
  newly launched 4R nutrient stewardship online training course, a new 
 educational resource offered through CFI's GrowZone e-Learning portal.
  The presentation will include an outline of the course contents and b
 enefits of participation, such as access to technical expertise and th
 e chance to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) through the Canadia
 n Certified Crop Advisor Association.\nAn unveiling of CFI's new \"4R 
 Advocate\" recognition and awards program for Canada. An initiative t
 o recognize agricultural retailers and producers that are leading the
  way when it comes to implementing 4R nutrient stewardship on the farm
 . The winners, to be announced in December 2012, will receive an expen
 se-paid trip to the Farm Tech Conference in Edmonton.\nA presentation 
 from Colin Siren of Ipsos Marketing on the Canadian public perception 
 of agriculture; and\nAn open panel discussion on some of the barriers 
 to adoption of nutrient management BMPs as well as new strategies for 
 engaging agricultural producers and the fertilizer industry in sustain
 ability\n\n\nFor more information visit https://ontag.farms.com/events
 /farming-4r-watershed-free-workshop-series-on-4r-fertilizer-bmps
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Midway:20121122T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Midway:20121122T143000
CATEGORIES:workshop
LOCATION:Kitchener-Waterloo Conference Centre (Holiday Inn)
WEBSITE:https://collaborase.com/farming4rwatershed
URL:https://collaborase.com/farming4rwatershed
CONTACT:613-241-8000 ext 216
ORGANIZER:Ben Lemire
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 all":https://ontag.farms.com/profile/JaniceHall
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