The North Central Climate Collaborative (NC3) is working to increase the flow and usability of climate information for Extension, farmers, natural resource managers, and communities. As a part of this work, the team hosts bimonthly webinars for water and climate professionals on a range of climate, water, and agricultural topics.
Indigenous Perspectives on Environmental Health
Monday, June 23rd at 1:00 pm CT – Register here!
Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC) is excited to launch a new degree program in fall 2025 – Indigenous Environmental Health. The program is rooted in Native value systems and provides space for learners to explore environmental issues with a blending of Indigenous and western sciences. As importantly, the college also empowers learners to develop and implement community-based solutions. With a focus on food, water and energy and curriculum spanning the micro to maco scales, NICC works to improve the health and wellbeing of our common home. This conversation will provide an opportunity to learn about our TCU and our approach in caring for our environment.
Most Recent Webinars:
The Economics of Climate Change for Agriculture
Monday, April 28th at 1:00 pm CT – Download the slides from our webinar archive
Climate change has the potential to impact crop yields and agricultural practices, thereby affecting the farmers and rural communities where they live. In this webinar, Dr. Sarah Sellars will discuss the potential yield effects of climate change and how this could impact Midwestern farmers economically. She will also consider the costs of adopting climate-smart agricultural practices and how to help farmers overcome economic barriers to adoption.
Turning Weather-Related Challenges into Agronomic Management Opportunities
Monday, February 24th – View the Recording
Recent growing seasons have presented both weather-related challenges and opportunities for field crop growers in Michigan and across the north-central region. Early-season drought, late-season rains, large rainfall events, and warmer winters are some of the challenges growers have dealt with. This webinar featured Maninder Singh, Associate Professor of Cropping Systems Agronomy, who highlighted management strategies in response to weather incidences that can lead to increased yield and reduced input costs while also minimizing production risks, ultimately resulting in consistent and improved farm profitability.
Integrating Climate into Extension Programming
Monday, December 16th – View the Recording
Illinois Extension has developed a short online course for all interested Extension educators and specialists who wish to incorporate climate change into their existing programming. The course started in early 2024 and has gone through two cohorts. Tune into this webinar where Climate Specialist Duane Friend will provide an update on the course, how it is being received, and talk about its use in other states.