Indiana Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program accepting applications from landowners

PRESS RELEASE  INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2025) -   The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for both the General and Continuous CRP through June 6, 2025.  As part of this in partnership with the Indiana State Department […]

Hoosier Chapter SWCS Summer Meeting, Arcadia, IN

10701 E 281st St 10701 E 281st St, Arcadia, IN, United States

REGISTER HERE. Event Details: 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.: Conservation Practices at the Edge-of-Field, a guided tour, Rodney Rulon, Rulon Enterprises Danielle Randles, TNC Regenerative Agriculture Manager 11:30a-11:45a: Travel to park, Strawtown Koteewi Park, Taylor Center for Natural History Museum, Classroom 12302 E. Strawtown Ave., Noblesville 11:45a-12:30p: Diverse Cornbelt Project Update, Emily Usher, Project Manager 12:45p-1:00p: Park staff to provide […]

Celebrating Soil and Sun Farm Tour

Elmwood Stock Farm Paris Pike, Georgetown, KY, United States

Each two-hour farm tour will showcase the joys and secrets of organic farming and will touch on many of the techniques employed at Elmwood Stock Farm, including greenhouse production systems, pastured poultry and pigs, grass-fed cattle and sheep, vegetable growing, soil building, ecologically sustainable agriculture, and beneficial insects, to name a few. You’ll get a […]

Machinery & Equipment For Soil Health Systems Training

Clint Orr Farms 658 N County Rd 1200 E, Frankfort, IN, United States

Northern CCSI-SARE Continuing Education: Machinery & Equipment For Soil Health Systems Training, Frankfort, IN Register. Time & Location Jul 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT Clint Orr Farms, 658 N County Rd 1200 E, Frankfort, IN 46041, USA About the Event Attendees of this training will participate in rotations with machinery and equipment […]

Farmer to Farmer Conservation Commodity Field Day, Crown Point, IN

2291 N Main St 2291 N Main St, Crown Point, IN, United States

Register. Join us for our Farmer to Farmer Conservation Commodity Field Day on July 15th from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. We will be touring farms in Lake and Porter Counties. Bus transportation will be provided with pickup at Lake County Purdue Extension and Soil and Water Conservation District Office. Lunch will be provided as well.

The Fate of Nutrients in Indiana, Vincennes, IN

6751 S McCormick Rd 6751 S McCormick Rd, Vincennes, IN, United States

The Fate of Nutrients in Indiana ~ A Landowner Soil Health Field Day Join us for a Soil Health Field Day in Knox County, IN focused on soil health and the future of nutrient management in Indiana. Key-note speakers include Ben Wicker, Executive Director of Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance, and Hans Schmitz, Technical assistance Specialist for […]

Southern CCSI-SARE Continuing Education: Machinery & Equipment For Soil Health Systems Training, Seymour, IN

Ben and Brian Thompson Farm 1844 E County Rd 600 N, Seymour, IN, United States

Register. Time & Location Jul 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT Ben and Brian Thompson Farm, 1844 E County Rd 600 N, Seymour, IN 47274, USA About the Event Attendees of this training will participate in rotations with machinery and equipment for soil health systems. The training will run from 10AM-3PM with an […]

Urban Soil Health Workshop lessons Learned in Lead Remediation

Be.Wilder Farm 1415 Center Street, Pittsburgh, PA, United States

Urban growers are invited to join us for an interactive workshop at be.wilder farm’s urban location in Wilkinsburg. We’ll dig into a case study review of the remediation process used at this site to lower soil lead levels and improve soil health for in-ground diverse vegetable, cut flower and herb growing. This event is hosted […]

Purdue On The Farm-SARE: Ag 101 – Commodity Crop Production, W Lafayette, IN

Beck Agricultural Center 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, United States

Registration is Required Check-in 9-10 Program 10-3pm  (lunch will be provided) This workshop is geared toward any Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP*) staff member desiring to learn more about commodity crop production. If you did not grow up on farm but now work with farmers, this event is for you.  Familiarize yourself with general farm equipment, […]

PA No-Till Alliance Soil Health Field Day

229 Unionville Rd 229 Unionville Rd, Butler, PA, United States

Join us for a day filled with learning and networking at the PA No-Till Alliance Soil Health Field Day event! This in-person gathering will take place at the Graham Farm. Get ready to dive deep into discussions about soil health, conservation practices, and sustainable agriculture. Connect with experts in the field and fellow enthusiasts to exchange ideas […]

Purdue On The Farm-SARE: Ag 101 – Commodity Crop Production, Columbia City, IN

Northeast Purdue AG Center 4821 E 400 S, Columbia City, IN, United States

Registration is Required Check-in 9-10 Program 10-3pm  (lunch will be provided) This workshop is geared toward any Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP*) staff member desiring to learn more about commodity crop production. If you did not grow up on farm but now work with farmers, this event is for you.  Familiarize yourself with general farm equipment, […]

Virtual: Easements for Land Access – Conservation Finance

Register Dive into the benefits of soil health practices for enhanced financial outcomes and long-term land stewardship. This series, hosted by American Farmland Trust, is made possible through collaboration with the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership, the National Agricultural Land Network, and the Land Transfer Navigator Network.

Free Cover Crop Basics Book

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