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Virtual: Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems
2024-02-15 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | IN
Join Farmers for Soil Health for a weekly webinarseries, “Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems,” runningFebruary 15th through March 14th. The series will start with a moderateddiscussion featuring leading experts, followed by weekly webinars withexperienced farmers sharing their unique methods for successful cash cropplanting and equipment setups post-cover crop. Don’t miss this opportunity toask questions and gain valuable insights for your operation! Register here: https://farmersforsoilhealth.com/equipment-considerations-in-cover-crop-systems/

Midwest Cover Crops Council Annual Meeting, Indianapolis
2024-02-13 07:30 - 2024-02-14 17:00 (America/New_York) | Crowne Plaza Indianapolis-Airport, 2501 S High School Rd, Indianapolis, IN, 42641, United States
The Midwest Cover Crops Council (www.midwestcovercrops.org) is anactive, 12-state plus 2-province group with a mission to facilitate widespreadadoption of cover crops across the Midwest.
Purdue is hosting our annual meeting in 2024, and we’d like to get thison your calendars! The conferenceincludes research and Extension presentations and posters, partner reports, andplenty of networking among producers, researchers, agency staff, ExtensionEducators, agribusiness, and non-profit groups. Purdue serves as “headquarters” for this regional group, with programmanager Anna Morrow in Shelby County (annamorrow@purdue.edu)and Executive Committee member Eileen Kladivko in Agronomy (kladivko@purdue.edu).
We’d love to get more Indiana involvement inthis group from all sectors including outreach, education, research, and policy. More details will be out in the fall, butcontact Eileen or Anna if you have questions/comments now.

Underground Innovations 2024
2024-02-07 10:00 - 2024-02-08 16:00 (America/New_York) | Bavarian Inn Lodge, 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI, 48734, United States
Featuring information on cover crops, strip-till, no-till, relay cropping, food-grade grains, intercropping, new crops, precision technology, and new crop markets. Speakers will share how they’ve come to adopt new practices on their farms, how they’ve gotten to this point, and where they are looking to go in the future. Network with producers from across Michigan and beyond to help take ideas home to implement on your own operations.
The “early bird” registration fee of $150 ends on Dec 31, 2023. Regular admission is $175. If cost is an issue, please reach out to Julie Doll (julie@miagadvance.org) to see if there are scholarships available at this time.
The fees cover registration, snacks, and lunch on February 7-8 at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. Tickets are not refundable, however, tickets can be transferred to a guest of your choice.
Room block available at Bavarian Inn Lodge through January 6. Reservations can be made by calling 1-855-652-7200. Please mention “Underground Innovations” when calling to get the group rate.
Full agenda coming soon! We are very excited about our speaker lineup:
~Les Seiler, Ohio farmer
~Marc Hasenick, Michigan farmer
~Emily Macdonald, Michigan farmer
~Wesley Rieth, Michigan farmer
~Joel Layman, Michigan farmer
~Lisa Szymanski, Michigan farmer
~George McManus, Michigan farmer
~Tom Hess, Michigan farmer
~James Weber, Michigan farmer
~Becky Huttenga, MI Farm Link, Ottawa County
~Jill Dohner, Michigan farmer and MI Farm Link
~Tim Boring, Michigan Dept of Agriculture & Rural Development
~Chad Munger, Mammoth Distilling

For updates, follow the event on Twitter using #MiAAunderground and follow Facebook and Instagram accounts @MiAgAdvance and @KBS_LTER

12th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop
2024-02-06 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Cornerstone Hall, 1500 Rc Morris Dr, Salem, IN, 47167, United States
12th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop
(half day event with lunch included)
February 6, 2024
Cornerstone Hall
1500 RC Morris Drive
Salem, IN 47167
TOPICS:
Bio-strip till, diversifying your cover crop mix, and utilizing biologicals with John Pike
Drones in Agriculture: Uses and regulations with Alex Helms
Private and commercial applicator credits and certified crop advisor credits applied for.
More info to follow!

Northern Indiana Grazing Conference
2024-02-02 08:00 - 2024-02-03 15:30 (America/New_York) | IN
Friday, Feb 2 8:00 am-3:30 pm
Saturday, February 3 8:00 am- 3:00 pm
Ticket Information:
https://www.michianaevents.com/event/grazing-conference
LaGrange County Soil and Water Conservation District: (260) 463-3166 ext.3
The MEC: 260-768-3300
More Information to come!

Virtual: The Economics of Relay Cropping
2024-01-24 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | IN
Tune into the first Soil Health Digital Café of the year where we will hear from Ross Evelsizer, Natural Resources Project Director for the Northeast Iowa Resource Conservation and Development, Inc. Ross will be discussing the economic results of their relay cropping research.
Register here: The Economics of Relay Cropping

28th No-Till on the Plains Winter Conference
2024-01-22 08:00 - 2024-01-24 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Wichita Marriott, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, KS, 67207, United States
The 2024 No-till on the Plains Winter Conference is set for Jan 22-24, 2024, in Wichita, Kansas, and promises a fantastic speaker lineup with networking options with speakers, sponsors, and attendees.

PRICING
Early Bird Deadline: Dec 31
Regular Registration Deadline: Jan 18

Winter Conference Only- EB: $305 |REG: $350 | Walk-in: $400
Advanced Workshop Only- EB: $275 | REG: $300 | Walk-in: $350
Jumpstarting Your System Workshop Only- EB: $125 | REG: $150 | Walk-in: $175

BUNDLE & SAVE
Winter Conference + Advanced Workshop- EB: $540 | REG: $565 |Walk-in: $600
Winter Conference + Jumpstarting Your System Workshop- EB: $400 | REG: $415 | Walk-in: $450

Student
Advanced Workshop Only- $260
Jumpstarting Your System Workshop Only- $60
Winter Conference Only- $150
Winter Conference + Advanced Workshop- $390
Winter Conference + Jumpstarting Your System Workshop- $200
AGENDA

Monday, January 22 | Pre-Conference Workshops

8:30a-5p
Advanced Pre-Conference Workshop

8:30a-5p
Jumpstarting Your System Pre-Conference Workshop

Tuesday, January 23

8-10a
Opening Keynote | Jay Fuhrer

10-10:30a
Break/Visit Exhibitors

10:30-11:30a
Breakout Session 1
Jay Fuhrer, DeAnna and Kelly Lozensky, Dani Kusner, Jorge Garibay

11:30a-1p
Lunch

1-2p
Sponsored Sessions

2:10-3:10p
Breakout Session 3
Michael Vittetoe, Vance McCoy, Steve Tucker, Dr. Lance Gunderson

3:10-3:40p
Break/Visit Exhibitors

3:40-4:40p
Breakout Session 4
Nic Vos, Dr. John Zak, Kevin Elmy, Barry Fisher

4:50-5:50p
Breakout Session 5
Sean Brotherson, Jorge Garibay

5:50-7p
Networking Reception

Wednesday, January 24

8-10a
Keynote | Dr. John Zak

10-10:30a
Break/Visit Exhibitors

10:30-11:30a
Breakout Session 6
Dr. Lance Gunderson, DeAnna and Kelly Lozensky, Bary Fisher, Dani Kusner

11:30a-1p
Lunch

1-2p
Breakout Session 7
Nic Vos, Dr. John Zak, Kevin Elmy, Sean Brotherson

2:10-3:10p
Breakout Session 8
Michael Vittetoe, Jorge Garibay, Vance McCoy, Steve Tucker

3:10-3:30p
Break

3:30-4:30p
Closing Keynote | Barry Fisher

4:30p
Adjourn

Indiana Horticultural Conference & Expo
2024-01-22 08:00 - 2024-01-23 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Conference center, 1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
The Indiana Horticultural Conference & Expo is a two-day meeting designed to inform vegetable and fruit producers on production practices, pest management, food processing and safety, marketing, and new regulatory requirements. The Conference provides networking opportunities to reacquaint with old friends and business contacts, as well as form new connections. We encourage you to visit the trade show and meet vendors of equipment, seeds, plant protection products, irrigation needs, and other inputs and services that help to make your business successful. Lastly, we encourage you to join the industry organizations most relevant to your operation. These organizations provide a valuable forum to address issues of collective concern in your industry and provide the opportunity to speak with a unified voice. We welcome any suggestions and feedback and look forward to seeing you at the 2024 Horticultural Conference & Expo.
Day 1 will feature educational tracks on Fresh Vegetables, Raw Products (Red Gold), and Food Safety.
Day 2 will feature educational tracks in Fruits, Business & Marketing, and Controlled Environment Agriculture.
Stephen Meyers, Chair
Miranda Purcell & Nathan Deppe, Co-Chairs
Indiana Horticultural Conference & Expo

National No-Tillage Conference
2024-01-10 08:00 - 2024-01-13 17:00 (America/New_York) | Indianapolis Marriott Downtown, 350 W Maryland St, Indianapolis, IN, 46225, United States
Get Game-Changing Knowledge from No-Till Experts, Innovators, Legends & Your Fellow Farmers!
For more than a 3 decades, the National No-Tillage Conference has been providing the practical tips and information farmers need to run a more successful and profitable no-till operation. In our 32nd year, we’re ready to do it again at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis, January 9-12, 2024.
Don’t miss an energetic 4 days of nonstop learning from leading no-tillers, agronomists, researchers and other no-till experts sharing innovative ideas that can help you get the most out of your no-till farming system.
This 32nd annual conference offers a mix of thought-provoking General Sessions, expert-led No-Till Classrooms, collaborative No-Till Roundtables and bonus pre-conference on-farm workshop and dinner at No-Till Innovator Mike’s Starkey’s Farm! Plus, valuable pesticide recertification and Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available to qualifying attendees.
Just as important is the opportunity for you to profit from unlimited hallway networking with the most innovative and forward-thinking minds in no-till during this January event that kicks off the 2024 crop production season. Don’t miss out!
NNTC Sponsors:
For information about each of the 2015 National No-Tillage Conference sponsors click here.
CCA Continuing Education Credits:
The 2015 Conference received approval of 42.0 hours of Certified Crop Advisor credits for attendees of the 2015 National No-Tillage Conference. See the complete credits list. The following states approved pesticide re-certification credits: Alabama, Arizona, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming.

Indiana CCA Conference
2023-12-19 08:00 - 2023-12-20 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St, Indianapolis, IN, 46219, United States
The Indiana Board of Certified Crop Advisers and Purdue University will host their annual agronomy conference December 19-20, 2023. This event has been attended annually by over 700 Certified Crop Advisers, educators, retailers, and farmers from more than 14 states and provinces to hear about the latest research and technology affecting row crops. The Indiana CCA Board takes pride in creating an atmosphere of learning, comradery, networking, and fellowship during this two-day event that is funded completely by the Indiana CCA program and its members. Certified Crop Advisors bring value back to your business through being trusted sources of sound and professional information to the farmers we serve.
For 2023, we would like to ask for your sponsorship of the morning breakfast breaks, the snack/drink breaks, and the Tuesday evening social event. Your sponsorship will allow Indiana CCA funds to be spent on the travel and other meeting costs for high-quality researchers and experienced agronomists as speakers from around the country that Indiana CCAs might not have a chance to experience otherwise. These speakers can bring new thoughts, new ideas, and new perspectives to our Midwestern farming operations. Listed below is the breakout of sponsorship levels. As a sponsor, you will be recognized on a conference banner showing the donor’s company logo broken out by sponsorship level, as well as on the conference website. Donors will also be recognized in print on the agenda and verbally during the lunch presentation.
Please contribute to this fantastic event that keeps Certified Crop Advisers up to date on their continuing education credits and to remain knowledgeable in many facets of this ever-changing industry! Please contact our administrator, Mershon Tobin at info@indianacca.org or (217) 762-7955, with questions. Checks, made out to Indiana CCA, may be sent to Indiana CCA, 109 East Main Street, Monticello, IL 61856 by November 30, 2023.
Diamond Level – $5000
Platinum Level – $2500
Gold Level – $1000
Silver Level – $500
We know and understand that support comes in forms other than monetary donations, and your continued support of the Certified Crop Adviser program is greatly appreciated!

Illinois CCA Program, Champaign, IL
2023-12-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center, 1900 S 1st St, Champaign, IL, 61820, United States
The 2023 Illinois CCA Conference will be held on December 14th from 8:00 am – 5:00 pm at the iHotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Access to the conference will be through the North Entrance of the conference center.
The Illinois CCA Conference is an excellent opportunity for earning continuing education units and networking with other CCAs. The one-day program is packed with presentations. The program features leaders from Illinois agriculture as well as many others. The program is designed for CCAs to earn up to 7.5 CEUs total! Learn more and register: https://illinoiscca.org/Conference/Info

The Big Soil Health Event, Cedar Falls
2023-12-11 08:00 - 2023-12-13 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bien Venu Event Center, 7400 Hudson Rd, Cedar Falls, ID, 50613, United States
THE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT provides an expected 450 producers, landowners, ag and food industry professionals with a ground-up educational experience. While many conferences inspire and teach, THE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT encourages and illuminates soil health practice adoption and highlights the benefits to the land, water quality and human health. This year’s event features a systems approach to soil and health, including diverse speakers ranging from farmers, soil health advocates, and scientists.
Check out agenda

Virtual Manure Management Webinar
2023-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | IN
Virtual program for PARP, CCH, and Ohio CLM credits
Manure Management Webinar: Virtual program via Zoom
REGISTRATION: www.go.osu.edu/IndianaSFW
AGENDA:
Glen Arnold, Ohio State Extension Professor, Field Specialist, Nutrient Management – Utilizing Manure in Season
Greg LaBarge, Ohio State Extension Professor, Field Specialist, Agronomic Systems Department of Extension – Determining Nitrogen Rates with PSNT (pre-side dress nitrate test)
Brad Kohlhagen, Adams County ANR Extension Educator; 2023 Pesticide regulatory update
File Upload Field: SFNM Workshop 12.7.23.pdf
Email: bkohlhag@purdue.edu

Shop Talk: Newton County PARP Workshop, Brook, IN
2023-12-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 4349 E 700 S, 4349 E 700 S, Brook, IN, 47922, United States
SHOP TALK: Newton County PARP Workshop

Topics & Speakers:
• Policy update from INFB: Matt Walsh and Sara DeYoung, Newton Co. IN Farm Bureau
• OISC/Purdue Extension update on rules and regulations that begin on 1/1/24 and Hot Crop Topics: Jon Charlesworth Purdue Extension
• USDA and local program updates: Kevin Shide, NRCS, Brooke Whaley or Jody Wilson FSA, Courtney
McFall, ISDA, Bri Styck, SWCD
• Dynamic Soil Property Research: Sydney Lance, NRCS
• Start Planning for Next Fall’s Crop: Bryan Overstreet, CCSI

FREE Breakfast provided compliments of Wilson Fertilizer. We invite you to chew the fat with other attendees over breakfast!
PARP, CCH & CCA credits are available; PARP fees are waived courtesy of the Indiana Soybean Alliance and the Indiana Corn Marketing Council
Register before December 4 by calling Purdue Extension at 219-285-8620

Sustainable Agriculture Summit, Charlotte, NC
2023-12-06 08:00 - 2023-12-07 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S College St, Charlotte, NC, 28202, United States
Register/more info
2023 Sustainable Agriculture Summit
December 6-7, 2023
Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, NC
An early registration rate of $650 is available through August 31, as well as single day passes and further discounted rates for farmers, government employees, and students.
This year’s Summit, Scaling Collective Impact: Collaborating to Accelerate Agricultural Sustainability, will explore how leveraging the interconnectedness embedded within U.S. agriculture can help us scale our collective action and achieve sustainable outcomes faster, more economically, and more efficiently.
We invite you to join us in Charlotte, NC on December 6-7 to learn from sustainability experts on the main stage, surface shared learnings through interactive breakout sessions, and make connections with over 700 food and ag professionals through engaging networking events.

Data-Driven Decisions - Jasper, Indiana
2023-12-04 09:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Vincennes University Jasper, 850 College Ave, Jasper, IN, 47546, United States
Doors Open 9:30. The event is 10 am to 1:30 pm. Speakers are Joel Reddick and Adam Shanks. See their bios below. The event is free to attend but registration is required as lunch will be provided.
Joel Reddick is a farmer from Bardwell, KY. He will be sharing his journey into sustainable farming and how the information he has gathered has changed his farming practices. Winner of the 2022 Kentucky Leopold Conservation Award and 2022 National No-Tillage Conference speaker, Joel has helped other farmers implement strategies to adopt a regenerative ag system. He has practical advice on cover crop mixes, herbicides, and planter modifications.
Adam Shanks is a Purdue Extension Educator from Clinton County. He will present “Distilling Down Digital Agriculture”. Adam will explore newer technology and how it can benefit farmers and livestock producers in their daily production and help guide management decisions. He will help you interpret soil tests, plant tissue tests, and fertilizer recommendations
Registration and Questions: Contact: Melissa Ruschau or Veronica Helming, at 812-482-1171 ext. 3 or email at duboisswcd@gmail.com. Please Register by Monday, November 27.

ACRES Conference and Trade Show 2023
2023-12-04 08:00 - 2023-12-07 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W Rivercenter Blvd, Covington, KY, 41011, United States
Every year, the Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show sets a new standard for innovative and practical learning in modern agriculture. Each moment of programming is thoughtfully curated to provide useful, practical and measurable information and connections that you can apply to your operation. Join us for the main conference and trade show on Dec. 6-7 or decide to come early for one of our incredible full-day Eco-Ag U intensive workshops Dec. 4-5… either way you can expect a fulfilling experience that will include:
1. Exceptional learning from leading farmers, agronomists, and others who are pioneering a new way to farm ecologically and economically.
2. Engagement with innovative companies building tools and services to help you surpass your goals.
3. Connecting with your peers who are also seeking to chart a new path forward for their operations and with experienced growers and agronomists who have valuable lessons learned and are ready to share.
But don’t just listen to us, here’s what past attendees have said!

Economics of Soil Health Systems
2023-11-30 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Conference center, 1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Join us for this CCSI-SARE Continuing Soil Health Education training event focused on the economics of soil health systems. Free event, but must register.
Register here: Economics of Soil Health Systems | CCSI (ccsin.org). Registration deadline is November 23, 2023.

Thursday November 30th from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Eastern time in the Power Exposition Hall at the Hendricks County Fairgrounds. Lunch will be provided!
Speakers include:

Alan Weber, Co-Author of SARE Cover Crop Economics
Pat Karst, Vice-president Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management
Brenda Sermersheim, Vice-president of Agricultural Banking – German American Bank
Ken Rulon, Rulon Enterprises
Aaron Clark, Cloverleaf Farm

Time & Location

Nov 30, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM EST
Danville, 1900 E Main St, Danville, IN 46122, USA

About the Event

Economics of soil health systems is regularly identified as information critical to farmers and those who work with farmers. This training is designed to not only explore annual return on investments of soil health practices, but the longer term ramifications on economic resiliency and potential economic opportunities. We are bringing together a group individuals representing farmers, farm management, and ag banking to provide their insights in to financial impacts of soil health systems. CEUs have been requested.

Speakers and panelists include:

Alan Weber, Co-Author of SARE Cover Crop Economics
Pat Karst, Vice-president Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management
Brenda Sermersheim, Vice-president of Agricultural Banking – German American Bank
Ken Rulon, Rulon Enterprises
Aaron Clark, Cloverleaf Farm
DeSutter Farms, representative TBD

Tentative Agenda (All times Eastern):

9:00 AM – Welcome
9:05 AM – Alan Weber, Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
9:45 AM – Ken Rulon, Rulon Enterprises
10:25 AM – Break
10:35 AM – Aaron Clark, Cloverleaf Farms
11:15 AM – Pat Karst, Halderman Real Estate and Farm Management
11:55 AM – Lunch
12:45 PM – Panel Discussion with Alan Weber, Ken Rulon, Aaron Clark, Pat Karst, Brenda Sermerscheim, and DeSutter Farms
2:00 PM – Wrap-Up

Regional Ag Forum
2023-11-29 07:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Toyota Events Center, 709 N Embree St, Princeton, 47670, United States
About Regional Ag Forum
Good information and a great opportunity to network with other regional producers. The panel of regional farmers discusses relevant topics and up-to-date information on climate-smart funding.

Time & Location

Nov 29, 7:30 AM – 2:00 PM CST
Toyota Events Center, 709 N Embree St, Princeton, IN 47670, USA

About the Event

Adam Daugherty will speak on beginning cover crops, followed by a farmer panel. At 11 am, there will be climate smart funding speed talks including staff from ADM, TNC, Indigo Ag, Bayer, Fisher Farms, Reddick Farms, and others. Lunch is provided free of charge, but registration is required. After lunch, Adam Daugherty will speak again on a more advanced topic.
The day will start at 7:30 am with registration, doughnuts, coffee and networking. Adam Daugherty will begin our day speaking on beginning cover crops; followed by a farmer panel. At 11 am, there will be climate smart funding speed talks including staff from ADM, TNC, Indigo Ag, Bayer, Fisher Farms, Reddick Farms, and others. Lunch is provided free of charge, but registration is required. After lunch, Adam Daugherty will speak again on a more advanced topic. The event should wrap up around 2 pm.
Register at https://www.ccsin.org/event-details/regional-ag-forum

Regional Ag Forum, Princeton, IN
2023-11-28 11:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Toyota Events Center, 709 N Embree St, Princeton, 47670, United States
Time & Location

Nov 28, 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM CST
Toyota Events Center, 709 N Embree St, Princeton, IN 47670, USA

About Regional Ag Forum

Adam Daugherty and others, that will be speaking at the 29th Regional Ag Forum, will be on hand the day before: Tuesday, November 28 to speak with NRCS staff and other ICP staff. Lunch is provided free of charge, but registration is required. We should wrap up around 4 pm, possibly earlier. The event is in Princeton, Indiana and is central time zone.

For NRCS and ICP Staff. A preview of the Forum that will be in same location next day. Lunch is provided free of charge, but registration is required. After lunch, Adam Daugherty and others will be speaking with a Q and A. Register at https://www.ccsin.org/event-details/nrcs-staff-preview-regional-ag-forum

Regenerative Farming Q and A, Petersburgh, Indiana
2023-11-15 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | East Co Rd 610 N, East Co Rd 610 N, Washington Township, IN, 47567, United States
Join for a catered breakfast among cover crops. Regional farmers will give their insight and share their experiences with regenerative ag. No formal presentations will be given, as this is a casual meeting to give attendees an opportunity to discuss relevant topics with peers. Speakers include Pat and John Bittner, regenerative ag farmer and River Friendly Farm award winner; Aaron and Ron Krueger, Krueger Farms, America’s Ag Movement Conservation Steward; and Chris and Tom Rudolph, Rudolph Farms, multi-generation conservtion farmers and River Friendly Farm Award winner. Topics include benefits of cover crop, chemical input reductions, wildlife factor, planting green, unlocking your soil’s potential, improved water quality. A short film on cover crops will be presented. The event is free, but registration is required.
Call 812-354-6120 or send a message on Facebook at facebook.com/pikeswcd.

Virtual: Farmers, Keep it Growing Series
2023-11-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | IN
FARMERS, KEEP IT GROWING ALL YEAR LONG SERIES
FREE 7-part workshop series.

Learn from farmers who use “season extension” to harvest more food in spring, fall, and winter.
Visit their farms to see how they’re using low tunnels, high tunnels, and caterpillar tunnels to produce more – and earn more money – throughout the year.
Connect with other farmers and learn together.

We’ll cover:
1. What you can grow and harvest in the “shoulder” season (Nov-Mar)
2. How season extension can increase your income, even out your cash flow, and build your business
3. Challenges and things to consider before building
4. What infrastructure and costs are involved
A Combo of Farm Tour Sites and virtual workshops in Southern Indiana
Farm Tour Sites and Topics
-Soil Prep and Fertility: Splinter Ridge Farm (Madison, IN) + Urban Soil Health
-Infrastructure options + Choosing your crops: Lobenstein Farm (St. Leon, IN) + Natural Resources Conservation Service
-Tools: Wild Pansy Farm (Crothersville, IN)
Virtual Presentation Topics
-Making a planting plan + succession timing (High Mowing Seeds)
-Airflow, managing moisture, etc (Nifty Hoops)
-Daily management (Unvarnished Farm)
-Finding profit (Partners IN Food and Farming)
– Finding buyers (Food and Growers Association)
Dates/Locations:
August 29th, Lobenstein Farm–St. Leon, IN 5:30-8pm|
September 19th, Splinter Ridge Farm–Vevay, IN 5:30-8pm
October 24th, zoom webinar–6-8pm
November 14th, zoom webinar–6-8pm
December–no class (optional one-on-one meetings with hosts)
January 23rd, zoom webinar–6-8pm
February 20, zoom webinar–6-8pm
March 26th, Wild Pansy Farm–Crothersville, IN 5:30-8pm
We start in August–RSVP today
Sign up (it’s free!) at https://www.indianafarming.org/events/keep-it-growing
Attend at least 5 workshops and you’ll be entered to win prizes from High Mowing Seeds, Nifty Hoops, and others.

Cover Crops Fall Field Training
2023-11-14 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Purdue University ACRE, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
Cover Crops Fall Field Training is a mix of hands-on experience and expert presentations. CEU and CCH credits available.
Time & Location

Nov 14, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM EST
Purdue University ACRE, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA

About the Event

This one-day in-person cover crop training is intended to provide important basics of cover crop management for field professionals working with farmers on cover crop implementation.

Benefits, selection, and management of cover crops
Cover crop termination and herbicide carryover considerations
Nutrient management and cropping system adaptations
Hands-on experience in demonstration plots
CEU and CCH credits are available

Hoosier Chapter SWCS Annual Meeting
2023-11-09 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | John S. Wright Forestry Center, 1007 N 725 West, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
Hoosier Chapter SWCS Annual Meeting
Time & Location

Nov 09, 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
West Lafayette, 1007 N 725 W, West Lafayette, IN 47906, USA

About the Event

9:15-9:30 Registration
9:30 Start
9:30-9:35 Introductions
9:35-10:05 John Kretzenberger-Understanding Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS)/State Wetlands Protections
10:10-10:40 Jack Wittman-Water usage law/L.E.A.P project
10:40-10:50 Break
10:50-11:20 ______________ Drainage Law

Drone Uses In Agriculture: Annual Conservation Tillage Meeting
2023-11-09 08:00 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Agner Hall, 145 Speedway Dr, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025, United States
DEARBORN COUNTY SOIL & WATERCONSERVATION DISTRICT
Annual Conservation Tillage Breakfast
“Drones in Agriculture”
THURSDAY—NOVEMBER 9TH, 2023 8:00 A.M.—11:30 A.M.
Agner Hall—Hwy. 50—Lawrenceburg, IN(351 E. Parkway—4-H Fairgrounds)
8:00 AM—REGISTRATION
8:30 AM—BREAKFAST— ROLLING PIN CATERING
9:00 AM— INTRODUCTIONS/PROGRAMS
9:15 AM—XPERIENCE AG INC. – DRONE AGRICULTURE USES
9:45 AM—LIVE DRONE DEMONSTRATION—OUTSIDE
10:15 AM— LIVE GATOR PRECISION SPRAYING TECHNOLOGY
11:00 AM—JEFF HERMESCH, PURDUE EXTENSION—MANDATORY REGULATORY TOPIC
PARP/CCH CATEGORY 1 & RT-2 – BRING LICENSE$10.00 FEE FOR RECERTIFICATION
RSVP needed by November 3rd At 812-926-2406 Ext. 3

Sand County Foundation - Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds 2023, West Lafayette, IN
2023-11-02 09:00 - 2023-11-03 13:00 (America/New_York) | John S. Wright Center, 1007 N 725 West, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
Do you coordinate efforts to improve water quality in an agricultural watershed in the Midwest? Or, do you support the work of those who do? If so, please join us for Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds, November 2-3 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
The event will take place at the John S. Wright Center from 9am-5pm on Thursday, November 2nd, and 8am-Noon on Friday, November 3rd. Meals are provided, including a group dinner on Thursday and free admission to a Wednesday evening social gathering hosted by the Hoosier Chapter of the SWCS. Registration is limited to 70 people.
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REGISTRATION DISCOUNT:
Get a 20% discount on your registration by joining The Confluence for Watershed Leaders, an online digital platform for watershed leaders to connect with peers, seek and share advice and opportunities, and be part of something bigger. To join The Confluence, click here, create a profile, and find the promo code in the Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds listing in the Events tab.
HOTEL INFO:
The deadline for our discount room block ($129 plus tax) at the Hampton Inn & Suites in West Lafayette is October 10th, 2023.
Hampton Inn & Suites 160 Tapawingo Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906. (765) 269-8002. Book your reservation here: Hotel Block
QUESTIONS?
For inquiries about registration or lodging, contact Liina Keerd at Lkeerd@sandcountyfoundation.org or 608-215-3804. Please leave a detailed voicemail with the best number to reach you.
For inquires about the agenda or sponsorships, contact Craig Ficenec at cficenec@sandcountyfoundation.org or 608-395-8402.

REGENERATE Conference New Mexico
2023-11-01 08:00 - 2023-11-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, United States
The REGENERATE Conference is an annual educational gathering of ranchers, farmers, government and Tribal officials, and land stewards from across the Western U.S. and country. The conference is hosted by the American Grassfed Association, Holistic Management International, and Quivira Coalition. This year’s REGENERATE Conference will be held in Santa Fe, NM for the first time in its decades-long history. It will be hosted at the Santa Fe Convention Center from November 1 – 3. The theme of this year’s conference is “Microbes, Markets, Climate.” The conference organizers will host two days of keynote, plenary, workshops, and roundtable sessions around this theme.
Along with a great lineup of speakers exploring the idea of scaling regenerative systems — from microbes to markets to climate— we will have a pre-conference day full of workshops and presentations to allow you to go deeper on particular topics. We’ve built in more time for conversation and networking in the common areas as well as roundtables led by experts. We are awarding beginning agrarian scholarships and participating in the Herd Fellowship program to continue bringing the next generation of land stewards from all backgrounds to the table. We will also be co-hosting some social events with some really exciting partners – stay tuned for the details!
Find out more about the conference offerings and get your seat reserved for this November 1- 3 on our website. Attended in-person or virtually, Spanish translation will be live for both.

Conservation Across Generations - Field Day at Valley View Farms (**RESCHEDULED**)
2023-10-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Valley View Farms, 8550 W Vernal Pike, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Conservation Across Generations – Field Day at Valley View Farms
Join us the morning of Friday October 20th at Valley View Farms in Bloomington, IN with third generation grain and cattle farmers Justin and Clint Conard. Justin and Clint will showcase the conservation legacy begun by their grandfather Dale Conard and how they have adapted conservation systems on the farm with new information and technology. They will talk about cover crops, no-till farming, and using precision agriculture. They will also demonstrate cover crop seeding using equipment that was modified through a conservation cost-share program.
Toby Days of the Alliance for Indiana Rural Water will speak about the importance of conservation practices for protecting our drinking water sources. Daniel Welage of the Natural Resource Conservation Service will speak about financial opportunities for conservation practices. Enjoy a FREE lunch if registered by October 10. Advance registration is required.
Morning Agenda:

8:00 Registration, Coffee, Pastries, Networking
8:45 Dale Conard’s legacy video
9:00 Clint and Justin Conard
9:45 In-Field Cover Crop Seeding Demonstration
10:45 Toby Days, Indiana Rural Water Alliance
11:00 Daniel Welage, Natural Resource Conservation Service
11:15 Free Lunch and Q&A with Conards

This event is hosted by the Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District with support from Friends of Lake Monroe, Brown County Soil & Water Conservation District, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Alliance for Indiana Rural Water, and Conservation Cropping Initiative of Indiana.
Reserve your spot today! Have questions? Please contact Maggie Sullivan with Friends of Lake Monroe at watershed@friendsoflakemonroe.org or (812) 558-0217‬.

Restoring Wildlife/Pollinator Habitat Field Day at Cardinal Lake
2023-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Cardinal Lake, W County Rd 150 N, North Vernon, IN, 47265, United States
Join us for an exciting day of environmental conservation and community engagement at the ‘Restoring Wildlife/Pollinator Habitat Field Day at Cardinal Lake.’ Immerse yourself in a day filled with hands-on activities, educational workshops, and guided tours that focus on restoring and enhancing wildlife and pollinator habitats around the picturesque Cardinal Lake.
Join us to learn about:
-Strip disking
-Prescribed Burn Demonstration
-No-Till Drill/interseeding
-Herbicide technique/sprayers
Detailed agenda available at the Jennings County Soil and Water Conservation District Office
Wednesday, October 18th
1-3 PM
West County Road 150 North
Bring a Lawn Chair
RSVP @ 812-346-3411 ext. 3
