Project Wingspan: Agricultural Lands & Habitat Management Workshop
Pollinator Partnership and Project Wingspan Agricultural Lands, in partnership with Pheasants Forever and the IDEAS Farm Network
FREE in-person workshop for farmers, ranchers, agricultural producers as well as crop and pesticide advisors!
WHERE: Gibson City, IL (Moyer District Library)
TOPICS INCLUDE
- Midwestern pollinator biology and ecology, habitat requirements, and their economic importance in agricultural settings
- The benefits realized through co-locating pollinator habitat installations: reduced pests and pest pressure, increased productivity, and increased soil and water conservation, among others
- Technical guidance on creating and establishing various habitat installation types, early and long-term best management practices
- Information on local, state, and federal agencies/organizations that offer technical assistance and financial programs
- A 2-hour guided field tour of farm sites will follow the classroom portion of the workshop to allow participants to talk with farmland managers and to see how habitat is integrated into their operations and management routines
Participant Waiver
I understand that I am choosing to participate in this event. I understand that it is incumbent upon me to use the utmost care in the exercise of safety. I intend to do so and realize that I have an affirmative duty to do so. I further realize that Pheasants Forever, Inc., Quail Forever, their members, agents, employees, licensees, volunteers, and associates are participating in this event to give me a quality educational and/or outdoor experience. I understand that I will conduct myself in a manner as to be safe around all the individuals mentioned herein.
Further, I hereby waive all rights to any claim, cause of action, right of litigation of any kind, whatsoever originating from this event.
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