258 Adaptive Management: A How-to Guide and the USDA NRCS Code 590 Standard

Provide scientists, NRCS staff, extension educators, policymakers, and other interested individuals with: 1)hands-on experience implementing techniques for learning by adults, and 2)knowledge about how assessments of nutrient practices are critical for learning, for improvement of nutrient practices, and for accountability of nutrient management planning.

Z01 Z Series Special Sessions
Wednesday, November 3, 2010: 8:10 AM-12:00 PM
Renaissance Long Beach, Renaissance Ballroom III, Second Floor
Organizers:
Jorge Delgado and Thomas Morris
Presiding:
Jorge Delgado
8:10 AM
Introductory Remarks
8:35 AM
258-1
Nitrogen Timing and Form: Improving the Efficiency of Nitrogen Use.
Tracy Blackmer, Iowa Soybean Association; Peter Kyveryga, Iowa Soybean Association
9:15 AM
258-2
Application of Adaptive Management Principles Using USDA-NRCS Nutrient Management (590) Conservation Practice Standard.
Christoph Gross, USDA-NRCS; Norm Widman, USDA-NRCS; John R. Davis, USDA-NRCS; Michael Hubbs, USDA-NRCS
9:50 AM
Break
10:05 AM
258-3
Adaptive Nitrogen Management for Corn Using Adapt-N: Understanding the Processes and Information Needs.
Harold van Es, Cornell University; Jeff Melkonian, Cornell University; Bianca Moebius-Clune, Cornell University
10:35 AM
258-4
Benefits of Interactive Meetings with Farmers.
Sheila Hebenstreit, West Central Coop; Tracy Blackmer, Iowa Soybean Association
11:15 AM
258-5
Alternatives to Lecture Format: Strategies to Promote Interactive Learning and Why You Should Try.
Alexandra Bell, University of Connecticut; Thomas Morris, University of Connecticut
11:45 AM
Discussion
12:00 PM
Adjourn
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