January 24, 2023, 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM (US Eastern)
USDA/NRCS and Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District Service Center
7413 County House Road
Auburn, New York 13021
Register: bit.ly/EmpireSWCS2023
Farmers and agricultural service providers are invited to attend the Empire State Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society annual meeting. This year's meeting will be held in person with a virtual option for those interested. If registered for the virtual event, a Zoom link will be sent the evening before to the email address that is provided below.
Presentations will highlight how technology interacts with our conservation efforts for improved water quality and climate resiliency. This event will feature Debbie Aller, PhD and Extension Associate for the New York Soil Health Program at Cornell University. Dr. Aller will give an overview on biochar and its potential use in agricultural systems. Participants will learn about:
- Using technology in farm conservation planning and implementation
- Strategies and Technologies in Field Tile Drainage
- How behavioral science has been used in the Finger Lakes to facilitate conservation adoption
Lunch and refreshments are included with the in-person registration. CCA and DEC pesticide credits will be available.
In-person location:
USDA/NRCS and Cayuga County Soil and Water Conservation District Service Center
7413 County House Road
Auburn, New York 13021
In-person pre-registration fee (up to January 13, 2023) - $25 per person
In-person registration (after January 13, 2023) - $35 per person
Virtual registration - $10 per person
Fees help offset the cost of the facilities, lunch and speaker expenses
Upon completion of your registration, please send cash or a check made payable to:
Empire State Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
170 Bostwick Road
Ithaca, NY 14850
You may also bring cash or check and pay in person the day of the event. Pre-registrants may bring cash or check and pay the pre-registration fee at the door. Virtual attendees will receive the Zoom link the evening before the event after receiving payment.