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<p style="color: black !important; line-height: 100% !important; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size:20pt;"><span style="color:#0000CD;"><span style="font-family:arial;"><strong>Soil Health Innovations Conference</strong></span></span></span></p>
<h2 style="color: black !important; line-height: 100% !important; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">Featured Panel: Soil Carbon & Ecosystem Service Markets</span></h2>
<p>Join NCAT at our upcoming <a href="http://soilinnovations.ncat.org" target="_blank">Soil Health Innovations Conference</a> for a rare chance to see four leaders in the Soil Carbon & Ecosystem Service Market! This panel discussion will explore how these markets can help farmers and the environment. <img align="right" alt="" height="293" src="https://www3.thedatabank.com/hm/427/image/Carbon%20Markets%20Promo%20(1).png" style="margin: 5px; float: right;" width="350" />Laura Wood Peterson of Indigo Ag, Christophe Jospe of Nori, Bruce Knight of Ecosystem Services Market Consortium, and Lill Erickson of the Western Sustainability Exchange will share their approaches to this complex, ever-evolving opportunity. NCAT Western Office’s Jamie Fanous will be moderating the conversation. </p>
<p>To learn more about our speakers, see the complete agenda, and to register, visit: <a href="http://soilinnovations.ncat.org" target="_blank">soilinnovations.ncat.org</a>. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>Students Wanted!</strong></span></span></p>
<p>The Soil Health Innovations Conference welcomes student participation! We are offering a discounted registration rate of only $100 for students interested in attending. Any student curious about the latest developments in the field of soil health should <a href="https://soilinnovations.ncat.org/register/" target="_blank">register now </a>to join us in Bozeman, MT March 30-31, 2020 at Montana State University! This is a great opportunity to network, meet some of the nation's leaders in soil health, and talk to other students, farmers, and agriculture professionals about this exciting topic. Join us! </p>
<p align="center"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><strong>About the Conference</strong></span></span></p>
<p>This inaugural conference will focus on <strong>innovations and technologies that serve to address the future of sustainable agriculture through better soil health practices</strong>. The goal is to create a learning platform for agriculture producers and educators that incorporates present and future concepts, techniques, and practical applications. These include readapted methods, new technologies, groundbreaking research, market-based demand, or innovative social approaches that encourage and expand improved soil health.</p>
<p>This conference will examine a broad reach of strategies and technologies to enhance soil health. Visit the website, <a href="https://www3.thedatabank.com/dpg/_public/ct.asp?aacwc=3155642701077778978260698125&ct=conferenceweb&redir=https%3A%2F%2Fsoilinnovations%2Encat%2Eorg%2F%3Futm%5Fsource%3Dsoil%2520health%26utm%5Fmedium%3Dpoweremail%26utm%5Fcampaign%3Dsoil%2520conference" target="_blank">https://soilinnovations.ncat.org/</a>, for a complete list of topics and speakers.</p>
<p align="center"><span style="font-size:14pt;"><span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong>Details and Registration</strong></span></span></p>
<p><strong>The conference will be March 30-31</strong> at the campus of Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains.</p>
<p><strong>Registration is now open.</strong> To register and for more information, go to <a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fout02.thedatabank.com%2F%3Fr%3DMTAwMQ0KSjQxMTQ4MC1DNDI3LU0yNTg1NTMtLXRlc3QNCjMxNTU2NDI3MDEwNzc3Nzg0MTQyNTg1NTMxMDcNCjEyNzAwMDAwMDI0YjE1OQ0KaHR0cHM6Ly9zb2lsaW5ub3ZhdGlvbnMubmNhdC5vcmcvDQpURVNUX19zb2lsaW5ub3ZhdGlvbnNuYw0KcmljaG1AbmNhdC5vcmc%253d&data=02%7C01%7Crichm%40ncat.org%7C9529a39e0f774a0c88d708d79ae31bfd%7C833912b329304964ab4dec38e988d2c4%7C0%7C0%7C637148172539965020&sdata=jmhY%2FzwY1%2BdvALwx22Sul5OhCUTq8qkMpvr8iKBfhyY%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://out02.thedatabank.com/?r=MTAwMQ0KSjQxMTQ4MC1DNDI3LU0yNTg1NTMtLXRlc3QNCjMxNTU2NDI3MDEwNzc3Nzg0MTQyNTg1NTMxMDcNCjEyNzAwMDAwMDI0YjE1OQ0KaHR0cHM6Ly9zb2lsaW5ub3ZhdGlvbnMubmNhdC5vcmcvDQpURVNUX19zb2lsaW5ub3ZhdGlvbnNuYw0KcmljaG1AbmNhdC5vcmc%3d" shash="DcGDxhb9Hc9l3o1iPuX3Ld1hO5zSUtOMGiAWwAq2mrXy14Kqv1r3Kx0VXbVvUmbYIcfd9fUHv67vG8F6tmJK67gxVVqJn32ueF3JecSD8rOtAMburYhQaqTP+SiUN0conKDWQTQ0zCASMF2qBm90KeaFnqvzq/2HXGYU+x1I5ro=">https://soilinnovations.ncat.org/</a></p>
<p><strong>Organizations, agencies, and individuals</strong> <strong>who would like to become sponsors</strong> of the conference can find information at <a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fout02.thedatabank.com%2F%3Fr%3DMTAwMQ0KSjQxMTQ4MC1DNDI3LU0yNTg1NTMtLXRlc3QNCjMxNTU2NDI3MDEwNzc3Nzg0MTQyNTg1NTMxMDcNCjEyNzAwMDAwMDI0YjE1OQ0KaHR0cHM6Ly9zb2lsaW5ub3ZhdGlvbnMubmNhdC5vcmcvc3BvbnNvcnNoaXAtb3Bwb3J0dW5pdGllcy8NClRFU1RfX3Nwb25zb3JzaGlwb3Bwb3J0DQpyaWNobUBuY2F0Lm9yZw%253d%253d&data=02%7C01%7Crichm%40ncat.org%7C9529a39e0f774a0c88d708d79ae31bfd%7C833912b329304964ab4dec38e988d2c4%7C0%7C0%7C637148172539965020&sdata=MiVEfYGHXw0A%2B9GOEbEW15ykHqTL7Lqcfo56Y21Tb9Q%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://out02.thedatabank.com/?r=MTAwMQ0KSjQxMTQ4MC1DNDI3LU0yNTg1NTMtLXRlc3QNCjMxNTU2NDI3MDEwNzc3Nzg0MTQyNTg1NTMxMDcNCjEyNzAwMDAwMDI0YjE1OQ0KaHR0cHM6Ly9zb2lsaW5ub3ZhdGlvbnMubmNhdC5vcmcvc3BvbnNvcnNoaXAtb3Bwb3J0dW5pdGllcy8NClRFU1RfX3Nwb25zb3JzaGlwb3Bwb3J0DQpyaWNobUBuY2F0Lm9yZw%3d%3d" shash="YGbmY7Q8+69xWrWzwIHDKnc04Jj2wn/q70HNPZklz5gEBcRlQY2+rASkUbu6JGWXJcSiR89QlhmcamUlXXw7ryppvSVVBA5ZyQdVxPzcrpW+6wqrhhK81b8QLPy9PBs0VHlmRXtqHrCAWbbqh9kw4Px0aLqBhOF1JyFbuRJSNJE=">https://soilinnovations.ncat.org/sponsorship-opportunities/</a></p>
<p><strong>Exhibitor and vendor information</strong> can be found at <a href="https://nam01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fout02.thedatabank.com%2F%3Fr%3DMTAwMQ0KSjQxMTQ4MC1DNDI3LU0yNTg1NTMtLXRlc3QNCjMxNTU2NDI3MDEwNzc3Nzg0MTQyNTg1NTMxMDcNCjEyNzAwMDAwMDI0YjE1OQ0KaHR0cHM6Ly9zb2lsaW5ub3ZhdGlvbnMubmNhdC5vcmcvZXhoaWJpdG9yLWFuZC12ZW5kb3JzLw0KVEVTVF9fZXhoaWJpdG9yYW5kdmVuZG8NCnJpY2htQG5jYXQub3Jn&data=02%7C01%7Crichm%40ncat.org%7C9529a39e0f774a0c88d708d79ae31bfd%7C833912b329304964ab4dec38e988d2c4%7C0%7C0%7C637148172539975018&sdata=dR3VgoZes7nqFXiNdhEuu270UU%2B2Eqhcs0FBs6%2BJldA%3D&reserved=0" originalsrc="http://out02.thedatabank.com/?r=MTAwMQ0KSjQxMTQ4MC1DNDI3LU0yNTg1NTMtLXRlc3QNCjMxNTU2NDI3MDEwNzc3Nzg0MTQyNTg1NTMxMDcNCjEyNzAwMDAwMDI0YjE1OQ0KaHR0cHM6Ly9zb2lsaW5ub3ZhdGlvbnMubmNhdC5vcmcvZXhoaWJpdG9yLWFuZC12ZW5kb3JzLw0KVEVTVF9fZXhoaWJpdG9yYW5kdmVuZG8NCnJpY2htQG5jYXQub3Jn" shash="Ihd3HfIG6WXfkE6yeu9tI8u4LB9Fc8o2G0zxZjJzg40oE/t0j8MsjEFzgkbxQDgoNUf+b1xRPcjBpKVB/rRCELsiP9PRJdxfObSxPr8B44Ts4dEthIVsgbVsmpLduBcQH1yfJIuKHyaPR6bHx67HGLirieTp2yreHyKQ4wzGjEs=">https://soilinnovations.ncat.org/exhibitor-and-vendors/</a></p>
<p><em>For more information, contact Sandra Booth at <a href="mailto:sandrab@ncat.org">sandrab@ncat.org</a>.</em></p>
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