Annual Soil and Water Education Conference is Set for Monday
JONESBORO – The 26th Annual Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference and Irrigation Expo is set for Monday, Jan. 29, at First National Bank Arena, 217 Olympic Dr. on the Arkansas State University campus.
The welcome and introductions, starting at 8 a.m., will be given by conference co-chair Dr. Michele Reba, USDA-ARS Delta Water Management Research Unit, and Dr. Mickey LaTour, dean of the College of Agriculture at A-State.
After remarks by Dr. Calvin White Jr., provost and executive vice chancellor at A-State, and Dr. Deacue Fields III, vice president, University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, the luncheon address will be presented by Janet Harris, executive director and CEO of the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute at Morrilton. Awards will be presented to outstanding students and professionals for their achievements.
Two morning sessions and a session after the luncheon will feature numerous speakers on an array of relevant topics.
A-State hosted the first Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference in 1998. Since that time, the annual conference has provided a forum for discussion of soil and water conservation issues in the Mid-South.
The conference is targeted to agricultural industry and natural resource management leaders and advisors including educators, researchers, policymakers, agribusinesses, and university students interested in economic and environmental issues involving soil and water resources in the Delta region.
ASWEC Steering Committee members are Troyce Barnett, Ray Benson, Jennifer Bouldin, Tim Burcham, Jerry Don Clark, Kevin Cochran, Adam Eades, Steve Green, Mike Hamilton, Chris Henry, Joe Massey, Scott Matthews, Michele Reba (chair), Autumn Scott, Spring Sneed, Tina Gray Teague (co-chair), Brittany Watson, Rita Watson and Rodney Wright.
The premier sponsor for the event is Farm Credit Mid-America. There is no cost for university students; however, students need to register. Additional details and registration information are available on the conference website, arkswec.com.
The Soil and Water Education Conference and Irrigation Expo will be Monday, Jan. 29, at Arkansas State University.
