The Manitoba-North Dakota Zero-Till Farmers Association recently held their 24th annual workshop and trade show in Minot N.D. The organizers and management of the event were delighted with the 450 plus farmers who attended.
Featured speakers included Dr. Jill Clapperton from AAFC, Lethbridge, who spoke about her research aimed at understanding how soils function biologically and how we can more effectively manage the long term health and productivity of our soils. Speaking as well, were scientists from ARS-USDA in Mandan N.D., who spoke on cropping systems issues.
Dr Jeff Schoenau of the University of Saskatchewan presented a paper on manure management in Zero-till systems.
The evening rap sessions were popular again and were well attended as this was the place where farmers were able to get a lot of their individual questions answered.
The trade show was greatly reduced this year from the past, but did include many smaller displays, while not displaying the large machinery that has been included in previous years.
Next year's workshop will be held in Brandon Mb. near the end of January
More information can be obtained by connecting to the SSCA website, and linking to Mandak from there.