Brian A. Fuchs with National Drought Mitigation Center

 Ben Gordon with Corteva Agriscience 

 Shelby Myers with American Farm Bureau Federation


South Dakota Farm Bureau (SDFB) and County Farm Bureaus are hosting informational sessions to inform producers on issues relating to Climate Smart Agriculture and the Drought Monitor. An update will also be provided on the SDFB Health Plans. 
 
Each session will include three experts to address topics relating to carbon and climate. Speakers include Brian A. Fuchs with the National Drought Mitigation Center, Ben Gordon with Corteva Agriscience and Shelby Myers an economist with American Farm Bureau Federation. 
 
The meetings include a meal and are free and open to the public. They will be held four different times, in four separate locations.
 
August 3, at 12 p.m. (MT) at the Branding Iron, Belle Fourche
August 3, at 6:30 p.m. (MT) at the Mueller Center, Hot Springs
August 4, at 12 p.m. (CT) at the Holiday Inn Express, Winner
August 4, at 6:30 p.m. (CT) at the Miller Community Center, Miller
 
To help prepare for meal planning, please register by July 30 at sdfbf.org. Questions can be sent to Lowell Mesman, 605-280-1319.
 
This event is made possible in part by grant funding from American Farm Bureau and area County Farm Bureaus. 
 
To learn more about SDFB visit sdfbf.org.