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 by hosting bimonthly webinars on climate and water.
Upcoming Webinar:
National Climate Assessments and Climate Tools
Monday, December 19th at 1:00PM CT
Our two speakers for the last webinar of the year will be covering slightly different topics, both in the realm of climate. Dr. Aaron Wilson will provide a brief introduction to the draft version of the U.S. Global Change Research Program’s Fifth National Climate Assessment (NCA5), now available for a 12-week public review and comment period. Dr. Laura Edwards will then discuss climate tools available for use in the Midwest, with a focus on mesonet capabilities in South Dakota.
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Most Recent Webinar:
Enhancing Soil Health: Opportunities for Climate Mitigation and Adaptation in Agroecosystems
Monday, October 24th at 1:00PM CT – View the Recording
Soil health has received heightened interest because of its association with long-term agricultural sustainability and ecological benefits. Yet, questions remain regarding soil health’s role in climate mitigation and adaptation within row-crop agriculture.
This webinar featured Christine Sprunger, Assistant Professor of soil health in the Department of Plant, Soil, and Microbial Sciences at Michigan State University. Dr. Sprunger explored three key aspects of soil health and climate change: 1) Soil health in the context of climate mitigation via soil carbon sequestration, 2) Soil health responses to climatic stress and 3) Insights into best management practices for enhanced soil health and climate adaptation.