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Conservation Update
Sept. 12 - 25, 2013
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Executive Director's Report
Professional Development Opportunities Abound
Have a great week!
Jennifer Boyle Warner, IASWCD Executive Director
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CCSI News
Hub Farms Map
We have created an interactive map of all farms involved in the CCSI project. By clicking on each farm's location, you will be able to see the farmer's profile. Check it out! Working with CCSI Hubs Is your District or organization interested in partnering with CCSI to coordinate a soil health event? Do you have a soil health event you'd like to get on our public calendar? Make sure to connect with your regional Hub! Read more about the Hubs, then contact your regional Hub representative for information on how to get involved.
Join Our CCSI Event Mailing List!
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Conservation News
Mother Jones Magazine Features Soil Health Champion
Trees of the Midwest App
This new app, developed by Purdue Extension, is "not only is ideal for students who need to identify trees for schoolwork and other projects; it also will be handy for science teachers, Master Gardeners, foresters, operators of nurseries and others." The app is available for iPhone and iPad. Soil Health Infographics from NRCS From the NRCS website: "These informative graphics provide a glimpse of just some of those secrets, and newspaper and magazine editors are encouraged to download and publish these graphics (royalty-free) to help their readers 'Unlock the Secrets in the Soil.'" |
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Annual Conference:
January 6-8, 2014
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Upcoming Events
Sept. 30 Watershed Nitrogen Reduction Planning Tool ( Webinar) October 9:Understanding Why Farmers Choose to Adopt BMPs ( Webinar)
January 6-8 Annual Conference of Indiana SWCDs December 5 World Soil Day
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CCSI Events
November 1: Annual Conservation Tillage Meeting Register Now!November 12: Advanced Cover Crops
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Other News
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Allen Co. SWCD Request
The Allen County SWCD is considering purchasing some pop-up banner displays (examples). If any other SWCDs are using one, please contact Krista Voors at [email protected]. She would especially appreciate tips and photos!
Downloadable Soil Health Articles
If you are looking for expertly-written soil health articles for your newsletter or website, check out NRCS' listing. Most of the articles focus on cover crops.
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Position Open | Individuals interested in soil and water quality and sustainable agriculture systems should apply for the project coordinator position with the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC). The complete job description provides more details on position requirements. For more information, contact Nicholle Vaughn at 765-494-9555.
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