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Hear from Anna Cates about practices to improve your farm soil health at the Global Crop Production Virtual Conference, December 13! Cates is the first State Soil Health Specialist at Minnesota Office of Soil Health.
Andrew Wherrett manages 5 research agronomists while overseeing the Crop Protection portfolio at Living Farm in Western Australia. His work aids the advancement of canola and fighting blackleg through researching effective agronomic practices and inputs. He joins us at the Global Crop Production Virtual Conference to provide insight on how we can approach the introduction of novel crops into our system.
John Foley is a Nuffield Scholar and Senior Seed Production Agronomist at PGG Wrightson Seeds (PGW Seeds) in New Zealand. He views the arable sector as a prime example of innovation and collaboration, working to advance it. He joins us at the Global Crop Production Virtual Conference to provide insight on what we can learn from the situation in New Zealand.
You're never too old to learn! Our staff is always trying to learn new skills and expand their knowledge. This winter, our staff is honing their skills in leadership and communication!
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