Managing Nitrogen Fertilizer For Food Production and Water Quality

Abstract

Achieving global food security for nine to 10 billion people by mid-century is a grand challenge that will create unique sets of challenges for agricultural producing areas around the globe. In the upper Midwest there is a need to increase agricultural output while minimizing agricultural inputs and environmental impact. Learn about the importance and significance of nitrogen fertilizer in crop production and how community members came together to address research questions related to novel approaches of nitrogen fertilizer management. See the importance of building a collaborative approach to developing and researching crop management questions. Gain experience with the challenges inherent to this sort of a research approach, and learn ways to overcome these challenges. Finally, learn about developing a community-driven nitrogen education program. See how partnerships were built and member roles were determined. Learn about the value of needs-based community-driven education programs when addressing controversial subject matter.