Climate Variability & Change Presentations
These presentations were given by Michigan State University Extension specialist during the water and climate session of this year’s Fall Extension Conference. A series of weekly webinars covering similar topics will begin in March 2012. These webinars are being planned for all residents interested in Michigan agriculture including farmers, their consultants, state and federal agency staff and all residents interested in climate and water’s influence on Michigan food production. Look for more information on the 2012 Balance Conference in the near future.
While access to fresh and abundant water is one of Michigan agriculture’s greatest assets, increasing water use to meet the needs of Michigan residents, industry and agriculture has the potential to alter how we allocate our water resources. The additional impacts associated with climate variability and change have the potential to add more challenges to our production of food, fiber and fuel. In order to lead the discussion on these challenging issues, Michigan State University specialists, researchers and Extension educators will present a series of webinars designed to help farmers, agricultural professionals, and state and national agency personnel understand the vital role water plays in modern agriculture along with the long-term impacts of climate variability and change.
Participating is easy. Webinars are accessible through most Internet connections. If your computer lacks the needed software, it will automatically be downloaded when you click on the webinar’s URL. You may also test your computer and your connection at MSU connect. If necessary, the appropriate software will automatically download.
Registration for the free webinars is appreciated. Registrants will receive a reminder email 24 hours before each webinar. Register at http://bit.ly/climatewaterwebinar. If you prefer, connect directly to the webinars at http://connect.msu.edu/climateandwater. Email questions and concerns about connecting to the webinars to Jerry May at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) before or during each session.
The free webinars run from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST
on the following Fridays:
March 9: Farming in a Changing Environment
- Jeff Andresen, MSU Extension Meteorologist
- Julie Doll, MSU Kellogg Biological Station Outreach and Education Coordinator
- Claire Layman, MSU Extension Public Policy Education Specialist
View the recordings of the March 9 webinar:
Basic Concepts
Farming in a changing environment
March 16: Water – Michigan’s Abundant Resource
- Lois Wolfson, MSU’s Institute of Water Research Aquatic Ecologist
- Joan Rose, MSU’s Homer Nowlin Endowed Chair of Water Research
- Jeff Andresen
View the recordings of the March 16 webinar:
Michigan’s abundant water resources
Current quality concerns related to Michigan water resources
Climate variability and change, the impact and uncertainty with water
Question & answer session
March 23: World of Water Policy
- Patricia Norris, MSU’s Guyer-Seevers Chair in Natural Resources Conservation
- Frank Ruswick, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
View the recording of the March 23 webinar:
Water and agriculture
March 30 Social Aspects of Water
- Patricia Norris, MSU’s Guyer-Seevers Chair in Natural Resources Conservation
- Dave Lusch, Senior Research Specialist, MSU’s Department of Geography
View the recording of the March 30 webinar:
Social impacts of water
April 13 Too Much Water/Not Enough Water
- Pouyan Nejadhashemi, MSU Assistant Professor of Water Resources Engineering
- Richard Weber, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Kerry Robinson, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
- Dave Drullinger, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
- Ralph Reznick, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
View the recording of the April 13 webinar:
Too Much Water/Not Enough Water
One (1) CEU for certified crop advisors is available for each webinar. A sign in box will be provided at the beginning of each session for CCA’s wanting the credit for that webinar.
Climate Variability and Change: Basic Concepts by Jeff Andresen
Climate Change: Extension’s Role by Julie Doll and Claire Layman
Climate Change: Implications for Michigan by David Lusch
Climate and Water Security (1 of 2) by Joan Rose
Climate and Water Security (2 of 2) by Joan Rose
Field Crop Agriculture and Climate Change by Julie Doll and Marci Baranski
Frequently Asked Questions about Climate Change by Marci Baranski, Jonathan Dworin and Claire Layman
Greenhouse Gas Basics by Julie Doll and Marci Baranski
