The 2018 4R Advocates are heading to California! Attendees at this year’s Commodity Classic in Anaheim, California, will have the opportunity to meet the 4R Advocates and hear how they are implementing the 4Rs on their farm. The 4R team will be at the Commodity Classic trade show in booth #969. Please visit our website to learn more about the 2018 4R Advocates.
2018 4R Advocate Booth Schedule:
Tuesday, February 27th
- 1:00-2:00 pm – Sodbuster Farms (Erica & Jake Lorentz) and John Peters, Oregon
- 2:30-3:30 pm – Chuck & Darin Dunlop and Jason Sutterby, Kansas
Wednesday, February 28th
- 12:00-1:00 pm – Glenn & Mark Beck and Rob Watson, Florida
- 1:30-2:30 pm – Maria Cox and Kyle Lake, Illinois
- 3:00-4:00 pm – Jeff, C.J. & Greg Durand and Earl Garber, Louisiana
In addition to the trade show, several past Advocates and staff from The Fertilizer Institute will present two learning sessions during the Classic. Attendees will hear from farmers, consultants, and policy speakers covering how 4R Nutrient Stewardship and conservation practices are helping them meet their economic, environmental, and social goals on their farms and how to communicate these benefits to legislators and elected officials. Additionally, TFI will partner with the American Society of Agronomy and the International Certified Crop Adviser Program on a session focused on the 4Rs and conservation.
4R Learning Sessions at Commodity Classic: Wednesday, February 28th
12:30 – 1:30 pm “Leaving a Legagy on Your Farm through the Soil”
3:00 – 4:00 pm “From Farm Field to Capitol Hill: Implementing and Advocating for the Right Practices”
If you plan to be in Anaheim, stop by booth #969 to see us!