Thursday, July 13, 5-7 p.m.
An Ag Conservation Field Day will take place from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 13, at Kaschmitter’s Farm at 4467 55th St. N.E. in Sauk Rapids.
The agenda includes:
• 5 p.m. – Brian and Glen Kaschmitter speaking about their farm, irrigation, and MAWQCP.
• 5:30 p.m. – Rainfall simulator demonstration.
• 6 p.m. – Anna Brieger (VP of IAM).
• 6:30 p.m. – Slake test demonstration.
Hotdogs, chips, cookie, and pop/water provided. Please RSVP for food at renee.thell@mn.nacdnet.net or call (320) 968-5300, ext. 3.
The event also includes nitrate testing, center pivot irrigator model, and strip till equipment.
Well water nitrate testing
• Collect 1 cup of cold water in a clean container, less than 24 hours prior to event.
• Bring in for free nitrate testing.
• If your house uses water treatment equipment other than a softener, it is recommended to take a sample before and after to determine if your system is working properly.
We Are Water MN is a project of Minnesota Humanities Center that engages Minnesotans with our state’s most important natural resource through personal stories, historical content, and scientific information.
More information on this exhibit and the events planned can be found at the project website at www.sherburneswcd.org/we-are-water-mn.html. Questions, please call (763) 220-3434.
We Are Water MN is funded in part by money from the Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund and the Clean Water Fund that was created with the vote of the people of Minnesota on Nov. 4, 2008.