The Virginia No-Tillage Alliance exists to maximize farm productivity and profitability by promoting the successful implementation of continuous no-till systems through shared ideas, technology, conservation and education.
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February 7 in Harrisonburg

8:30 am to 3:30 pm

Featuring:

Missy Bauer, B&M Consulting

Dr. Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University

Dr. Wade Thomason, VA Tech

CCA/NMP Certification Credits

Farmer Speakers & Panelists

Exhibitor Trade Show

Lunch

Location:

Rockingham County Fairgrounds

4808 S. Valley Pike

Harrisonburg, VA 22801


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Cost to attend:

$10 at the door

Pre-register by:

January 30. Call Rockingham Co. Extension at (540) 564-3080.

In case of inclement weather:

Call (540) 564-3080 to hear latest about any weather-related cancellations!

To register as a trade show exhibitor:

Contact Matt Yancey, VA No-Till Alliance Coordinator at (540) 564-3080 or matt@virginianotill.com.

Continuing education credits:

Continuing education credits will be available for Nutrient Management Planners and Certified Crop Advisors.

Agenda

Start Time

Topic

Speaker

8:30

REGISTRATION / VISIT WITH EXHIBITORS

9:00

Welcome & Introduction

9:10

Top 5 Things to Help Increase Corn Yields

Missy Bauer, B&M Consulting

10:00

BREAK

10:15

The Science & Management of Soil Biology

Dr. Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University

11:15

Making the No-Till Transition

Farmer Panel

Noon

LUNCH / TRADE SHOW / MOVIE

1:30

Concurrent Sessions (choose one)

Rotation Pays: A Fresh Look at Old Ideas, Richard Fitzgerald, NRCS Tips for No-Tiling Wheat & Barley, Dr. Wade Thomason, VA Tech

2:15

Concurrent Sessions (choose one)

Beating Slugs in High Residue Systems, Bobby Clark, VA Tech Cutting Through the Spin on Micronutrients, Dr. Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University

3:00

Concurrent Sessions (choose one)

Corn Establishment: Getting a Great Stand, Missy Bauer, B&M Consulting Nitrogen Management in Simple Terms, Dr. Wade Thomason, VA Tech

3:30

ADJOURN

 

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