Are you a farmer? New to conservation Practices? Not sure where to get started? Join the Alexandria Technical Community College (ATCC) Farm Business Management (FBM) Program, Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Douglas Farm Service Agency (FSA), and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for a free seminar workshop.
Mark your calendars to attend: “Our Farms… Our Future… Managing and maintaining the farm through best management practices”, on Thursday, March 26, 2020. This event will be held in the Customized Training Department at the Alexandria Technical and Community College. There will be free onsite parking available in the North lot of the campus, and snacks will be provided.
All are invited to attend, ask questions, and learn about cost share opportunities that can benefit you and your land. Topics to be addressed during the day include: Ag. Best Management Practices (BMP) Loans, Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP), Farm Service Agency (FSA) Programs, MN Ag. Water Quality Certification Program, and Soil Health.
Event registration begins at 8::30 AM, with the program commencing at 9:00 AM and concluding at 12:30 PM.
The event location is at the Alexandria Technical and Community College – Customized Training Department (North wing of the main building) , 1601 Jefferson St. Alexandria, Minnesota 56308.
The event is organized by Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District, Alexandria Technical and Community College – Farm Business Management, and the Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources, and the United States Department of Agriculture.