Habitat & Conservation  |  01/21/2020

Integrating High Tech Farming and Conservation


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Traditionally, the relationship between maximizing profits and providing critical wildlife habitat can feel like a juggling act for farmers. Luckily, attendees of National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic will have the opportunity to learn about new technology that changes the paradigm for farming and wildlife habitat.. On Friday, February 14th, the Precision Ag Workshop: Farm Forward, presented by John Deere, will be taking place at the Minneapolis Convention Center from 10am – 4:30pm.
   

Agenda


Host Chip Flory from AgriTalk will guide registrants through this educational and inspirational workshop aiming to provide a better understanding of the Precision Ag program and help farmers boost the bottom line. Farmers, integrated solution specialists, agronomists and conservationists can look forward to a robust agenda that includes: Keynote speaker Matt Olson, Tactical Marketing Manager of John Deere’s Precision Ag Program, an Integrated Solution Specialist Panel, a Farmer Panel, a variety of interactive breakout sessions, the presentation of the 2020 Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Precision Farmer of the Year, and more!

Break​out Sessions


Registration for the workshop is $35, which includes a one-year Pheasants Forever membership, lunch, entry for a Henry Golden Boy Farmer Edition Rifle and a daily pass to National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic show floor.
 

Click here for more information on the 2020 Precision Ag Workshop

Join us for this jam-packed day of farmer-led success stories and leave with actionable insights on working solutions that can help turn red acres green.  Continuing education units are available for Certified Crop Advisers. If you have questions on the Precision Ag Workshop, contact Ryan Heiniger, Director of Agriculture, at rheiniger@pheasantsforever.org or 319-768-8348.
 
After the workshop, the fun will continue as we and our likeminded friends will take our conversations into the night via an “ag tweet up” at the Upland Rally taking place at the Hyatt Regency in downtown Minneapolis. Doors open at 5pm and there will be food, a live band featuring Chris Kroeze of "The Voice", silent auction, and plenty of exciting raffles that will give you a chance to take home high-end prizes and gifts while making a difference for our mission of habitat conservation. Tickets for the Upland Rally are $80, click here to purchase your Upland Rally tickets.
 

Click here for more information on National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic