Some of you may be interested in this training: ******* APSIM training course Title = Evaluating Production and Environmental Performance of Cropping Systems with APSIM Where: Ames, Iowa, USA When: June 6–8, 2016 Link: http://register.extension.iastate.edu/2016apsim <http://register.extension.iastate.edu/2016apsim> Description: The APSIM initiative in collaboration with Iowa State University organizes a 3 day training course on APSIM (Agricultural Production Systems sIMulator, www.apsim.info). The goal of this workshop is to provide training in the use of the model, explain the science behind the models, present data requirements and familiarize participants with simulations. This course is designed for students, faculty and agronomists who have interest in using simulation models in research and education. You can find more information about the event in the website as well as last year evaluation results. Registration is limited to 25 participants and the registration deadline is April 15th, 2016. Kendall Kendall R. Lamkey Professor and Chair Department of Agronomy Iowa State University Ames, IA 50014 (O) 515-294-7636 (Cell) 515-231-1191 http://www.imanagronomist.org Julie Cotton, M.S. Academic Specialist Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems Michigan State University 1066 Bogue St., Room A264 Plant and Soil Science Building East Lansing, MI 48824 [log in to unmask] 517-353-0156 undergrads: www.safss.msu.edu grads: www.effs.msu.edu