STARS
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NRCS and Delta F.A.R.M. staff discuss and demonstrate in-field soil conditions and management considerations for producers with MSU Extension agents during a STARS workshop in the Mississippi Delta Region.
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Farmers, researchers, NRCS personnel, and MDEQ personnel discuss in-field conditions following the implementation of cover crops on a farm in Ripley, Mississippi, during a STARS field day.
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MSU Extension agents attend a STARS workshop at the Delta Research and Extension Center.
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MSU Extension agents and conservation professionals hear about land management considerations and conservation solutions from local landowners during a workshop at Prairie Wildlife, near West Point, Mississippi.
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ANR professionals visit a farm in the Mississippi Delta Region to hear from landowners and NRCS conservationists to learn about water conservation practices and NRCS programs that provide financial and technical assistance to implement conservation practices on private lands.
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NRCS personnel discuss the benefit of exploring soil textural and structural properties with producers to determine potential conservation solutions or changes in management practices to support soil health.
Photo Credit: Agricultural Communications Staff
Sustainability Training in Agricultural Resources Systems (STARS)
Sustainability Training in Agricultural Resources Systems (STARS) is a multidisciplinary, professional development program for agriculture and natural resources (ANR) educators.
The program equips professionals with relevant training and support resources on sustainable agriculture and natural resources conservation.
This program provides instruction on natural resources conservation and sustainable agricultural practices, programs, and tools to Extension Service personnel through regional workshops and field demonstrations.
STARS also provides internet-ready materials such as instructional videos, professional development webinars, and educational presentations for use by agriculture and natural resources professionals, educators, and producers.
