Why attend the Tour?
"CTIC's Conservation In Action Tour brings together agriculture leaders, policy makers, conservationists and industry representatives in a relaxed informal setting that encourages professional networking and information exchange. It provides an on-farm opportunity to introduce and demonstrate innovative products and practices to a group of people who make a real difference in advancing conservation in America."
--- Charlie Schafer, President
Agri Drain Corp.
May 30-31, 2012
Mississippi Delta
Registration is now open!
Join us May 31, 2012, as we visit the Mississippi Delta region near Tunica, Miss. The Tour promises educational field visits, technology demonstrations and opportunities to speak directly with growers about their on-farm solutions to natural resources issues.
The Mississippi Delta is one of the largest contiguous coastal ecosystems in North America, boasting both ecological and economic value. The Delta hosts the United States' largest fishery, by weight, and its port activity rivals those worldwide. The region also generates a significant portion of the United States’ energy and provides critical wildlife habitat.
Natural resource issues include soil erosion, water quality and habitat loss. Human activity destroyed about a fourth of the region's beneficial wetlands. A Louisiana State University study reports that wetlands will disappear during this century if losses continue at the present rate.
CTIC partners with Delta Farmers Advocating Resource Management (Delta F.A.R.M.) to host the Conservation In Action Tour 2012. Delta F.A.R.M., an association of growers and landowners who strive to implement recognized agricultural practices that will conserve, restore and enhance the Northwest Mississippi environment, recently celebrated 1 million acres enrolled in its conservation programs.
Sponsorship opportunities for the 2012 Tour are available.
