Events

• Climate Change Science 101 for Land-grant University Administrators and Extension Agents

  Pam Knox

  May 23, 2016

  

  The Climate Learning Network recently hosted an hour-long webinar by Dr. Marshall Shepherd of UGA on the basics of climate change science.  It is now available on demand for viewing at https://www.climatewebinars.net/webinars/climate-change-science-101-for-land-grant-university-administrators/?searchterm=shepherd.  I haven’t watched it yet myself, but Dr. Shepherd is usually an engaging speaker who brings in a lot of current information at an…

  Posted in: Climate and Ag in the news, Climate science, Events, Extension agent outreach

• 2016 USDA-NCAR WORKSHOP on climate change and food security July 12-15

  Pam Knox

  May 23, 2016

  

  The National Center for Atmospheric Research and the US Department of Agriculture are hosting a joint workshop in Boulder CO on July 12-15 on climate change, global food security and the US food system.  Applications are due by June 1.  If you are selected, you will receive travel support and per diem.  You can read…

  Posted in: Events

• Latest Southern SARE newsletter lists upcoming events

  Pam Knox

  May 13, 2016

  

  The latest Southern SARE newsletter is now available.  You can view it here.  It lists a variety of workshops and other activities in sustainable agriculture, including livestock and cover crop workshops, that might be of interest.

  Posted in: Climate and Ag in the news, Crops, Events, Livestock

• Happy Mothers’ Day!

  Pam Knox

  May 8, 2016

  

  In honor of the holiday today, I am taking the day off to spend with my family.  Hope you are doing the same!

  Posted in: Events, Uncategorized

• National Air Quality Week

  Pam Knox

  May 2, 2016

  

  This week, May 2-6, is National Air Quality Week.  EPA has a web site which describes some of the events which are going on around the country at https://www3.epa.gov/airnow/airaware/.  You can also find information on this topic from NOAA at https://www.airquality.noaa.gov/.

  Posted in: Climate and Ag in the news, Events

• May 4 meeting for forest landowners on how to grow profitable crops

  Pam Knox

  April 21, 2016

  

  Clemson University has announced a meeting May 4 for Southeastern timber growers on how to grow more profitable crops.  The meeting announcement is below. LEESVILLE — South Carolina timber growers can learn from experts how to grow more profitable crops at a May 4 meeting. The Growing Our Future meeting takes place at T and S…

  Posted in: Events, Forestry, Forests

• Beef Methane Conference will be held May 11-12 in Lincoln NE

  Pam Knox

  April 20, 2016

  

  While we don’t have as much beef production in the Southeast as there is in other regions of the country, there may still be some folks interested in this upcoming conference on beef production and methane.  Here is the press release describing it. IANR NEWS RELEASE: * Beef Methane Conference is May 11-12 in Lincoln IANR…

  Posted in: Events, Livestock