As seen in the Tried & True Spring 2026 issue
A recent conversation with Keegan Kult, executive director of the Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition (ADMC), provided several important updates for contractors and industry partners.
Education & Training
Several in-person events are scheduled this spring and early summer:
Modern Approaches to Conservation Drainage Design
(May 6–7, 2026 | Danville, IL)
Hosted by ISAP, ADMC, and The Nature Conservancy, this training focuses on designing drainage water management systems, saturated buffers and denitrifying bioreactors, along with guidance on NRCS TSP certification. Registration is open through April 28, but space is limited.
Iowa Contractor Workshops: Installing Drainage Water Quality Practices
(June 16 – Fort Dodge | June 18 – Hiawatha)
Covers installation, bidding strategies and batch & build approaches. Registration will open soon.
Conservation Drainage Network (CDN) Annual Meeting
(June 2–4, 2026 | East Lansing, MI)
Brings together industry leaders to discuss research, implementation, and policy. FRATCO is a sponsor of this year’s event. Learn more at conservationdrainage.net.
Additional training programs and industry events are in development.
Contractors, suppliers and agribusiness professionals are encouraged to continue educating themselves and their customers on conservation drainage tools and practices.
If you have a project to highlight or are interested in getting involved, contact Keegan Kult at kkult@admcoalition.com.
ADMC continues to expand education through both virtual and in-person opportunities.
The new webinar series covers practical drainage topics, including:
- MSU drain spacing tools
- Contractor perspectives on niche markets
- Drainage water recycling systems
Live webinars are open to all, with recordings available to members.
