WHAT: A single-day event to include farm and tractor safety, cover crop demonstrations, Climate Smart, a rainfall simulator, a tractor driving contest and more.

This event is designed for commercial and small farmers, but concepts may be applicable to the general public.

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PRESENTED BY:
Charleston Soil and Water Conservations District, Clemson Coastal REC, and Clemson Extension

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WHEN: Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm

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WHERE:

Coastal Research and Education Center (Farm)

2865 Savannah Highway Charleston, SC 29414

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COST (per participant): FREE!

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REGISTRATION (required):

https://qrco.de/FarmSafety02062024

*Seating is limited to first 45 registrants

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AGENDA and TOPICS (subject to change):

8:30      Sign-In

9:00      Farm and Tractor Safety (PTO safety, rollover protection, rotary cutter safety) - Marion Barnes and Hal Hanvey

10:30      Cover crop demonstrations, soil health, cover crop management and efficiency, and Climate Smart Program - Dr. Brian Ward and Gordon Mikel

11:30    Rainfall Simulator- Dr. Bhupinder Jatana and Gordon Mikell

Lunch sponsored by Sparrow and Kennedy Tractor

Tractor Driving Contest (awards for 1^st, 2^nd, 3^rd place)

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CONTACT/QUESTIONS:

Zack Snipes at zbsnipe@clemson.edu or (864) 934-7922

Clemson Extension is required by the USDA to offer program participants the opportunity to self-identify. By voluntarily providing us with your demographic information, we are able to more accurately document the impacts we are making to better the lives of the citizens of South Carolina.

Should you require special accommodations due to a disability, please notify our office ten days prior to the event.

Civil Rights Statement