Arkansas Discovery Farms hosts Collaborative Conservation Conference Feb. 15-16
“This will be a great opportunity for those that work in conservation or are interested in soil and water to see how conservation practices can make a difference.” — Mike Daniels,
By Mary Hightower
U of A System Division of Agriculture
Dec. 9, 2022
Fast facts
- Farmers will share their conservation experiences
- 14 Discovery Farms grow field, specialty crops, livestock, wildlife
- Info and registration online
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LITTLE ROCK — Farmers will be sharing their water and soil stewardship experiences during the Discovery Farms: Collaborative Conservation Conference set for Feb. 15-16 at the C.A. Vines Arkansas 4-H Center.
For those who cannot attend in person, there is an option to attend virtually. Registration, venue information and agenda may be found online.
The event is being presented by the Arkansas Discovery Farms program, in which farmers use research-based methods to conserve resources in real-world conditions. There are 14 working farms involved in the program and represent a wide variety of commodities, including field crops, livestock, specialty crops and wildlife.
“This will be a great opportunity for those that work in conservation or are interested in soil and water to see how conservation practices can make a difference,” said Mike Daniels, professor for the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture and Discovery Farms director.
“Our goal with the conference is to have an event where farmers and conservation partners can come together and discuss conservation efforts and their own experiences, and also highlight the work of the Arkansas Discovery Farms Program and our research efforts,” said Pearl Webb, program associate with Arkansas Discovery Farms.
Arkansas Discovery Farms is a partnership between the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Arkansas Farm Bureau, the Arkansas Rice Checkoff, the Arkansas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Arkansas Soybean Promotion Board, the Arkansas Association of Conservation Districts, Cotton Incorporated, United Soybean Board, Arkansas Corn and Grain Sorghum Board, Bayer and Reolink.
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