2019 ACDT Application

We are accepting applications for this unique, three-part training course, which provides drainage designers, contractors, farmers, farm managers, retailers, drainage commissioners, and conservation practitioners with knowledge and tools to make conservation drainage a strandard part of tile installation and farm management.

Our Summer 2019 trainings will focus on the saturated buffer, constructed wetland, and drainage water management practices. Training sessions will include:

Expert-led presentations on science behind each practice
Small group application exercises and hands-on field experiences
Overviews of conservation practice standards
In field demonstrations, site visits, and testimonials from real landowners
Discussions aof the barriers and opportunities to edge-of-field practice adoption
Practical tips for communicating with landowners about conservation drainage
Disscussions on economics and cost-share programs.

CEUs will be available for each training session.

Spaces in training workshops are limited.

DEADLINE EXTENDED:
Applications are being accepted through May 3, 2019.

Name*

First NameLast Name

Current Address

Street Address

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CityState

Zip Code

Company or Organizational Affiliation (if applicable)

Email Address*

Phone Number

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What is your role in the agricultural community of Illinois? Please describe the geography you cover and estimate the number of farm owners/operators you work with.

What types of outreach do you currently participate in with farmers and other agricultural stakeholders in Illinois, as it relates to drainage and conservation? What other organizations or programs do you partner with?

To help us customize and deliver the best possible curriculum, please rank your comfort level with the following topics on a scale from 1 to 5. (1=no knowledge or experience, 3=comfortable with the topic, 5=very knowledgeable/I could teach this!)

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Basics of subsurface drainage
Designing and installing tile drainage systems
Communicating benefits: in-field and edge-of-field conservation practices
Cost-share, conservation programs
Soils, soil properties

Are there other topics you would like to see covered in the training?

Why does this training opportunity appeal to you? What do you hope to gain?

Funding is provided for travel and related expenses; however, we cannot cover the cost of your time. The three workshops are progressive, and we expect trainees to prioritize their workloads to be able to attend all three. We understand that unexpected circumstances may arise, but are you willing to commit to the three workshops listed above?

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Following the workshop series, each trainee will commit to participating in at least one outreach event in his/her local area. For example, an event could be hosted in partnership with your local SWCD, Farm Bureau chapter, a drainage district, or with a local contractor. Are you able to commit to this?

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Advanced Conservation Drainage Training Program