Oct 26, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Webinar
Tuesday, October 26, 2021 (2-3:00 pm CT): “The Economics of Sustainability and Soil Health” C. Wayne Honeycutt, Ph.D., President & CEO, The Soil Health Institute Michelle Perez, Ph.D., Water Initiative Director, American Farmland Trust REGISTER HERE Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (2-3:00 pm CT): “Putting NRCS to Work for U.S. Corn Farmers” Noller Herbert, Acting Regional Conservationist, Central Region, NRCS Terrell Erickson, Regional Conservationist, Northeast Region, NRCS James Tillman, Regional Conservationist, Southeast Region, NRCS REGISTER HERE Background: As stewards of the land, U.S. corn farmers are committed to continuous conservation and sustainability improvements in the production of corn. In support of the NCGA mission to create and increase opportunities for corn growers and the vision to sustainably feed and fuel a growing world, NCGA leaders have established corn industry goals for achieving further environmental improvements by 2030. While...
Learn MoreNov 9, 2021 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Location: Webinar
Tuesday, November 9, 2021 (2-3:00 pm CT): “Putting NRCS to Work for U.S. Corn Farmers” Noller Herbert, Acting Regional Conservationist, Central Region, NRCS Terrell Erickson, Regional Conservationist, Northeast Region, NRCS James Tillman, Regional Conservationist, Southeast Region, NRCS REGISTER HERE Background: As stewards of the land, U.S. corn farmers are committed to continuous conservation and sustainability improvements in the production of corn. In support of the NCGA mission to create and increase opportunities for corn growers and the vision to sustainably feed and fuel a growing world, NCGA leaders have established corn industry goals for achieving further environmental improvements by 2030. While the goals are achievable, it will take a unified and concerted effort as we work together to support farmers in moving the needle. This webinar series is designed to offer relevant resources and create opportunities for dialogue and connection to support on the...
Learn MoreJan 24, 2022 - Jan 26, 2022 All Day
Leadership Academy is a two-session program that prepares state corn leaders to lead their respective state grower associations and check-off boards. The program will focus on various aspects of leadership training and key agricultural issues in a world with ever-changing consumer and environmental concerns. Growers will gain a keener insight into association management and how different leadership styles can come together in building an efficient organization. Media training and effective advocacy communications play a key role in this program as our grower leaders take a more active role as spokespersons for their state and national corn organizations. Hear what other corn growers have to say about NCGA Leadership Programs. Who should attend? States are encouraged to submit two individuals – their grower association vice-president/president and/or their checkoff chair/vice-chair, or other leaders at their discretion. Applicants should not have already participated in...
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