August 2 presentation by Iowa State University’s Randall Cass will cover the abundance of bees in Iowa as well as stressors that affect these pollinators which are crucial to agriculture
The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place August 2 at noon CDT will feature Randall Paul Cass, bee extension specialist, Iowa State University. Cass joined ISU in 2017 becoming the first bee extension specialist at the university in over 70 years. He coordinates bee research, manages the university’s honey apiary, lectures and provides outreach to beekeepers, farmers, and landowners.
In the webinar, “Bee Health in Iowa’s Agricultural Landscape,” Cass will provide an overview of honeybees in Iowa, highlighting the difficulties facing these important pollinators. He will discuss the primary stressors honeybees face in the agricultural landscape and share practices which beekeepers, farmers, and landowners can do to help bees thrive and continue to contribute to the agricultural and natural ecosystems in Iowa.
“It is said that one out of every three bites of food we consume was created thanks to the tireless efforts of pollinators,” said Cass. “Iowa is home to more than 300 different species of bees, and I hope this presentation will help participants gain a better understanding of bee populations and the challenges they face, as well as actions individuals can take to mitigate stressors that affect bees in our area.”
Participants are encouraged to ask questions of the presenters. People from all backgrounds and areas of interest are encouraged to join.
Don’t miss this webinar!
DATE: Wednesday, August 2, 2023
TIME: Noon CDT
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
Shortly before noon CDT, click the link below or type this web address into your internet browser:https://iastate.zoom.us/j/364284172
Or, go to https://iastate.zoom.us/join and enter meeting ID: 364 284 172
Or, join via phone:
Dial: 312-626-6799
Meeting ID: 364 284 172
The webinar will also be recorded and archived. All archived webinars are available on the ILF website, so that they can be watched at any time.
ILF has applied for a Certified Crop Adviser board-approved continuing education unit (CEU) for attending this webinar. Those who participate in the live webinar are eligible. Information about how to apply to receive the credit will be provided at the end of the live webinar.
Upcoming Webinars in the Series:
Up Next: Wednesday, Aug. 9, 2023, “How do Cover Crops Impact Residual Herbicides in Corn and Soybean?,” with Bill Johnson, Purdue University
Aug. 16: Eric Henning, Iowa State University
Aug. 23: Alicia Vasto, Iowa Environmental Council
About Iowa Learning Farms:
Established in 2004, Iowa Learning Farms is building a Culture of Conservation by encouraging adoption of conservation practices. Farmers, researchers and ILF team members are working together to identify and implement the best management practices that improve water quality and soil health while remaining profitable. Partners of Iowa Learning Farms include the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture,USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, and Iowa Department of Natural Resources, EPA Section 319 Grant Program and GROWMARK, Inc.
Source : Morning AgClips