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Nutrient Stewardship Field Day – Cook County Farm Bureau

For 2024, IFB and MWRD, as well as partners from Cook County Farm Bureau (CFB), University of Illinois (U of I), and others are joining at a greenhouse and specialty crop operation for a field day focused on highlighting research and resources that are being developed to support agricultural producers of all types. Join us to learn about nutrient loss reduction research, nutrient management strategies for various crop production facilities, composting, and many other topics.

AGENDA:

11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Registration & Networking

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM Lunch & Introduction Presentations

12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Composting & Beneficial Reuse Panel

1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Networking Break

2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Farm Tour & Soil Fertility Presentations

RSVP: Cook County Farm Bureau, (708) 354-3276

  • Event Date & Time

    August 28, 2024 @ 11:00 am - 3:00 pm CDT

  • Event Location

    Smith Farms
  • Cost

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