Join the second annual KBS LTAR field day on September 5

By Andi Anderson

Are you interested in diversifying your farm operation? Wondering how to make no-till and cover crops work together? Curious if these practices can benefit your pocketbook and the environment? If so, join Michigan State University Extension and AgBioResearch for the second annual Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) Field Day on Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. The theme for the field day is “Sustainable Cropping Systems for the Future.”

The event will highlight early agronomic and environmental outcomes from the first two seasons of the LTAR’s Aspirational Cropping Systems Experiment (ACSE), as well as tips and tricks learned along the way.

This ACSE compares a prevailing corn/soy cropping system (with conventional tillage and herbicide and fertilizer applications) to an aspirational system that integrates a five-crop rotation, no-till, cover crops, and precision management.

Many farmers visiting the LTAR appreciate the opportunity to troubleshoot these complex conservation systems and share insights on what works and what doesn’t.

The event will foster conversations on various topics related to sustainable agriculture. All agricultural and conservation professionals, practitioners, and scientists are welcome to attend the field day.

The field day will begin at 9 a.m., with the field tour taking place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a free lunch. For more information or accessibility needs, email Tayler Ulbrich at chicoin1@msu.edu or Christine Charles at charl122@msu.edu.

Certified crop adviser (CCA) and restricted use pesticide (RUP) credits have been requested, and participants can earn one MAEAP Phase 1 educational credit. The event is free, but registration is strongly encouraged and closes on Aug. 23.

Register for the KBS LTAR Field Day 2024 to secure your spot. This event is co-hosted by the KBS LTAR program and MSU Extension.

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