The University of Minnesota will be offering its popular Nitrogen Smart training on Friday, February 9 starting at 9am in Oronoco. The session will be held at the People’s Energy Cooperative building, Lake Shady Ave. S, in Oronoco, just off of US Highway 52. The Advanced Nitrogen Smart session focusing on manure will be presented in the afternoon starting at 1pm.
Most involved in agriculture in southeast Minnesota are aware of the issues surrounding nitrates in groundwater and the recent EPA directive to the state to take additional action to address the problem. It is imperative that farmers understand the issues, as well as how they can help address the situation.
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