Understanding and Mitigating Nutrient Losses from Vulnerable Landscapes

University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Andrew Hillman will highlight interconnections between landscapes vulnerable to nutrient loss and management practices
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The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place July 23, at noon CDT will feature Andrew Hillman, Ph.D. candidate, University of Wisconsin-Madison Nelson Institute for Environmental Studies. Hillman’s research focuses on the interdisciplinary combination of watershed modeling and the human elements of agricultural water quality concerns to improve understanding of conservation and nutrient management. Before graduate school, Hillman spent two summers working at ILF as a water resources intern at Iowa State University.
In the webinar, “Investigating Disproportionality of Nutrient Losses in Agriculture: The Role of Perceived Vulnerability in Conservation and Nutrient Management,” Hillman will highlight recent research investigating the connections between farmers’ perceptions of the vulnerability of their land and their farm management practices. He will discuss different landscapes that are prone to disproportionate nutrient losses which can be further exacerbated by farming practices. Hillman will also share conclusions about both conservation adoption and nutrient application that could help to determine ways in which farmers connect the two and what the implications might be for conservation and water quality improvement success.
“Gaining a better understanding of how farmers tailor land management to help mitigate nutrient losses for different landscapes can inform areas of focus for further development of education and outreach efforts that may facilitate higher adoption rates for conservation practices,” said Hillman. “Many farmers are aware of and make efforts to mitigate vulnerabilities to higher rates of nutrient loss. We are working to capture some of this knowledge by documenting successful practices and using it to improve education, outreach, and policy efforts to improve adoption and deliver water quality improvements.”