Dakota County farmers, listen up! A golden opportunity to green your thumbs and your practices is on the horizon as the county teams up with the University of Minnesota Extension to serve up a free class all about the smart use of nitrogen. The one-day session, titled “Advanced Nitrogen Smart Training: A Deep Dive into the 4 Rs,” is designed to arm local farmers with the know-how to use nitrogen to boost crop yields while keeping a watchful eye on Mother Nature's well-being.
So mark your calendars for Friday, March 1, starting bright and early at 9 a.m. through to noon; this agricultural deep dive will take place at the Dakota County Extension and Conservation Center conveniently located at 4100 220th St. W. in Farmington, jump into the intricacies of nutrient management as you grab a cup of joe to kick off your weekend—there are three continuing education credits up for grabs.
Farmhands focusing on nutrient management can rake in two credits, while those with an eye on soil and water conservation can pocket one. The details of the course are not shrouded in mystery—it's all laid out on the University of Minnesota Extension website.
Have questions? Need more info? Matt Belanger, your friendly neighborhood resource, has the scoop—give him a ring at 952-891-7132 or shoot an email over to [email protected], don't hesitate because knowledge like this doesn't just grow on trees—it's cultivated through opportunities such as these.
