More than 50 presentations on topics ranging from livestock production to water management and drought will be given during a free 12-day online agriculture and horticulture conference that begins today.

Presentations in the University of Wyoming Extension-sponsored conference are under seven topic blocks: livestock production; production agriculture; economics and risk management for agricultural producers; yards, gardens and acreages; succession planning; water management and drought; and economic and marketing outlooks.

The conference runs daily through Jan. 15.

“The virtual conference is a great opportunity for people to learn new information when unable to travel to traditional in-person type events,” Brian Sebade, UW Extension educator, said in a release.

Individual talks will span soil to pest management, native plants to backyard chickens, risk management analytics to managing cattle in drought conditions, and toxic plants to minimizing livestock losses during wildfires and blizzards.

“The various presentations will be available over a set period of time to allow participants to view sessions at their convenience and provide a better opportunity to view sessions for those with busy schedules,” Sebade said, adding that question-and-answer sessions will be available.

To register, click here. For more information on how to participate, a schedule of events, and details of presentations, visit facebook.com/UWAGHORT.