Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership hosts Risk Management Conference

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) is hosting its third biennial Risk Management Conference, a virtual event scheduled for Aug. 1, 8 and 15 from 9-10:30 a.m. each day.

The conference, held on Zoom, will address emerging threats to farm resiliency and how conservation practices can mitigate these risks.

WEBINAR SERIES

The three-part webinar series includes:

Aug. 1: Pest Management & Herbicide Resistance

Presentations by Dr. Bryan Young, Dr. Jonathon Lundgren, and Illinois farmer Carl Zimmerman will focus on integrated pest management strategies.

Aug. 8: Unpredictable Weather Risks on the Farm

Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford and Farm Bill Biologist Dallas Glazik will discuss using conservation practices to increase resilience to weather events.

Aug. 15: Sustainability Metrics in the Supply Chain

Representatives from Pepsi and ADM will address changes in sustainability sourcing goals and the supply chain landscape.

For more information, visit Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership.