CTIC, Ducks Unlimited partner to host conservation workshop. Recently, the Conservation Technology Information Center announced an upcoming workshop, Farming the Flyways, at part of their Conservation in Action tour. This interactive opportunity will take place at the Ducks Unlimited headquarters, June 10, in Memphis, Tenn.
DUCKS UNLIMITED Waterfowl hunting and rice farming naturally diverge in the Delta, and an upcoming event in Memphis, Tenn., is focused on the celebration of agriculture, wildlife, and rural traditions. Ducks Unlimited (DU) has teamed up with the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) to host the “Farming in the Flyways” workshop in conjunction with the 17 th annual CTIC Conservation in Action tour.
The in-person event will be held Monday, June 10, 12 to 4 p.m. at the DU national headquarters for registered attendees of the CTIC tour.
This is an excellent chance to connect with other farmers passionate about conservation and learn from an exceptional slate of speakers. CTIC Executive Director Ryan Heiniger is pleased with how the workshop has come together. He said, “This event is designed particularly for farmers and others in the ag industry who have a passion for wildlife and the region’s rich waterfowling heritage.
” Heiniger said the pre-tour workshop will start with a steak lunch, with beef shipped in from Black Leg Ranch. This beef is being brought to Memphis to set the tone and connect the flyways, Heiniger noted. Black Leg Ranch.
