Building on the success of our January Herbicide Strategy Workshops – Illinois Soybean Association, Illinois Corn, and Illinois Farm Bureau are hosting a series of six workshops to share information about policy changes related to the Endangered Species Act (ESA).
The ESA aims to protect our nation’s endangered and threatened species. Recently, advocacy by environmental groups has led to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency implementing pesticide policy changes that will impact Illinois farmers’ access to key crop protection tools. Join us for a robust, in-person discussion about how these changes may impact farmers.
The in-person workshops, featuring university experts, will be available:
- February 26th – Geneseo, Illinois – Register Now
- March 4th– Bloomington, Illinois – Register Now (Rules for the Road & ESA Compliance Workshop)
- March 10th– Marion, Illinois – Register Now
- March 11th– Champaign, Illinois – bailey@ccfarmbureau.com (Email to Register)
- March 13th– Smithton, Illinois – Register Now
- March 25th– Ottawa, Illinois – Register Now
About the Author: Corey Lacey
Corey Lacey is the Public Policy Manager – Regulatory for the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA). Dr. Lacey focuses his time advocating for Illinois soybean farmers on conservation and environmental policy issues.
He holds degrees in Environmental Soil and Water Science (University of Arkansas, B.Sc.), Agriculture Science (Illinois State University, M.Sc.) and Soil Fertility and Conservation (Purdue University, Ph.D.). Prior to working at ISA, he managed an agricultural testing laboratory based in Central Illinois. Additionally, he has over a decade of agronomic experience working with Illinois growers.
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