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Irrigators Clinic 

The annual Irrigators Clinic will be focused on a variety of irrigation topics, including research, nitrogen fertilizer management, conservation economics, crop response to temperature and water, soil moisture sensors, and a local farmer perspective.

 

The topics presented will be geared towards landowners who have irrigators or are looking at implementing irrigation water management. 

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The Clinic will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Greenwald Pub from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost to attend is $10, however the registration fee includes lunch, refreshments, and a full day of quality content. Registration at the door increases to $20, if not pre-registered. 

 

Registration deadline is February 27, 2023, and can be completed via online with the link below. Payment accepted is credit card or check. 

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This event is organized by Pope, Stearns, Kandiyohi, Swift, and Douglas Soil and Water Conservation Districts and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA). 

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Sponsoring the event includes: MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program, Citizens Alliance Bank, EarthScout, Nutrien Ag Solutions, West Central Irrigation, Inc., Bonanza Valley State Bank, Pro-Ag Farmers Cooperative, Chippewa Valley Ethanol Company, Belgrade Coop Association, NutraDrip Irrigation Systems, Grand Irrigation, Inc., and Cold Spring Coop. 

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This update will provide CEUs for Certified Crop Advisors (approval pending). 

Event Information â€‹

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Date

Monday, March 6, 2023​

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Time 

9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Central time

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Location 

Greenwald Pub

310 1st Ave N, Greenwald, MN 56335

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Cost

$10 (includes lunch & refreshments). Registration at the door - $20. 

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Checks can be sent to: 

Payable to:

Stearns SWCD 

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Mail to: (when sending through mail allow for at least 3 or more days for it to arrive to the office)

Attn: Sharyn

Stearns SWCD

110 2nd St. S., Suite 128

Waite Park, MN 56387

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Registration 

Required by February 27, 2023, via online payment or check. Link available below. 

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Topics

  • Managing Nitrogen for Corn Production in Irrigated Sands

  • Irrigation Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) to Implement Innovative Irrigation Practices

  • Local Perspective on Cropland Irrigation Practices

  • Lessons Learned from Irrigation Management Research in Minnesota

  • Soil Moisture Sensors for Irrigation Systems

  • Crop Response to Extreme Temperature and Water

  • Conservation Economics on Minnesota Farms

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Contact 

Stearns County SWCD 

320-251-7800 ext.3 

info@StearnsCountySWCD.net

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Agenda

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