IOWA FARM BUREAU FEDERATION ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS

The basic function of the Iowa Farm Bureau's environmental program is to monitor issues and develop dynamic programs, activities and partnerships that position Farm Bureau as a leader in progressive, science-based, economically feasible solutions to the environmental challenges facing modern agriculture.

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	IFBF CONSERVATION & NATURAL RESOURCE ISSUES CONFERENCE

Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M.
Iowa Farm Bureau Auditorium
5400 University Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266

Key Speakers and Topics: Click on the presenter's name to view their presentations.

Dr. Mary Skopec, Section Supervisor, Iowa Geological Survey, DNR - Livestock & Iowa's Water Quality

Dr. Tom Isenhart, Professor, Iowa State University - Stream Bed & Bank Impacts on Water Quality

Dr. Jeremy Singer, National Soil Tilth Laboratory- Cover Crops in Iowa

Steve Berger, Washington County Farmer- Farmer Experience with Cover Crops

Bill Belden, Prarie Lands Bio-Products, Inc. - Biomass Opportunities for Farmers Today

Jim Lahn, District Conservationist, NRCS - Rapid Watershed Assessment

For more information, contact:

Heather Bear
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Government Relations Division
hbear@ifbf.org
Phone: (515)225-5490
Fax: (515) 225-5419