20th Annual Soil Management Summit - MN
2025-01-29 08:00 - 2025-01-30 17:00 (America/New_York) | Mayo Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
MCCC Annual Meeting and UMN Soil Management Summit – January 28-30, 2025

Mayo Event Center (1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001)

The Midwest Cover Crops Council’s Annual Meeting will be held in Minnesota this year, in conjunction with the University of Minnesota Soil Management Summit.
Our MCCC Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, January 28 in Mankato, MN, and we are excited to partner with the University of Minnesota, which will hold its annual Soil Management Summit at the same location on January 29 & 30. Register for the MCCC annual meeting, Soil Management Summit, or both!
At the Annual Meeting, we will have opportunities to learn from and interact with experienced producers and researchers, plus we will again host a poster session and dinner, all on Tuesday, January 28. (Note that anybody is welcome to present a poster, and students are eligible for the poster competition).
On January 29 & 30, the Soil Management Summit will highlight the importance of real farmer know-how and practical science. This yearly gathering offers talks and Q&A sessions with experts, farmers, and agricultural advisors, valuable insights from sponsors, and informal discussions with farmers on various soil health practices.
Register now – we hope to see you there!

Register for the MCCC Annual Meeting (January 28)- cost to register $110, $55 for students, registration includes dinner
Register for the Soil Management Summit (January 29 & 30)

Northern Indiana Grazing Conference, Shipshewana, IN
2025-01-31 08:00 - 2025-02-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Michiana Event Center (MEC), 455 E Farver St, Shipshewana, IN, 46565, United States
The Northern Indiana Grazing Conference will be Friday January 31st and Saturday February 1st. ​
Registration is now available see conference brochure.
Thank you to everyone who supported our program by attending! Management Intensive Rotational Grazing, the Certified Organic Movement, and Grass-Only Dairying has revolutionized family farm economics and dynamics in the American Midwest in the last 20 years. The success of these trends has made tremendous strides in advancing sustainable agricultural practices, livestock management and environmental improvements in farm production in our part of the World. Please plan to attend next year’s NIGC, scheduled for Friday, January 31 and Saturday, February 1, once again to be held at the MEC in Shipshewana. Hope to see you there!

Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Meeting, Salem, IN
2025-02-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cornerstone Hall, 1500 Rc Morris Dr, Salem, IN, 47167, United States
Save the Date!
Washington County Soil and Water Conservation District 79th Annual Meeting
When: February 3, 20256:00pm – 8:00 pm
Where: Cornerstone HallSalem, IN 47167
Guest Speaker: Monte BottensAg Solutions Network, Inc. Generation Farmerin NW Illinois
Join Us For: Dinner by Darlena KnappBusiness MeetingElectionConservation Awards
To RSVP by January 29thCall 812-883-3006 ext 3

13th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop, Salem, IN
2025-02-04 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Cornerstone Hall, 1500 Rc Morris Dr, Salem, IN, 47167, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
More info to come
13th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop
February 4th, 2025
(Half day event with lunch included)
SPEAKERS:
-Monte Bottens, Illinois Crop & Livestock Farmer
–Southern Indiana Farmer Panel
-Danielle Walker, Purdue Extension Ag & Natural Resources Educator
Private and Commercial applicator credits and Certified Crop Advisor credits have been applied for.

Understanding Soil Health - Webinar
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | King Conservation District, 800 SW 39th St, Renton, WA, 98057, United States
Soils are a critical part of life, plant health and our ecosystem. Join us for a free webinar on soil basics and health.

Early spring is the perfect time to test your soil for the upcoming growing season and make any amendments you need! Whether you are gardening, growing forage for livestock, or maintaining an orchard, understanding your soil is crucial to plant health. Join us on Tuesday February 4, 2025 for a free webinar to learn about soil basics, KCD’s Soil Nutrient Testing Program, and ways to improve soil health. KCD resource planners will also share how to take and interpret soil tests.
Improve your understanding of the soil on your property, get your questions answered, and set yourself up for success.
Questions? Contact Madeline.Cooper@kingcd.org for more information.

Cover Crop Cocktail Hour Registration
2025-02-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-02-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | IN
Hello!
Thank you to those who filled out our survey earlier this month. I’m excited to extend an invitation to our bi-weekly virtual gathering, the CTIC’s Cover Crop Cocktail Hour, commencing on February 4th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Central Time. This event, specifically tailored for farmers in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, is an excellent opportunity to delve into discussions about the crucial role cover crops play in our farming operations. Expect engaging guest speakers, breakout rooms, and networking opportunities to share insights and foster connections within the farming community.
Event Dates:

February 4th, 2025

February 18th, 2025

March 4th, 2025

March 18th, 2025

You can come to any or all of the gatherings, as your schedule permits. To register, simply click here or scan the QR code in the attached postcard. Please note: We will not be recording these sessions, so if you’re interested in this free exchange of conversation and ideas, please join us and participate!
Best,
Teagan Duffy (she/her)
WI Soil Health Specialist
Conservation Technology Information Center
Phone: 262-325-6637 | Email: duffy@ctic.org

2025 PASA Sustainable Agriculture Conference, Lancaster, PA
2025-02-05 08:00 - 2025-02-07 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
2025 PASA Sustainable Agriculture Conference
Join PASA Agriculture this February 5-7 in Lancaster, PA for three days oflearning, connecting, and sharing of big ideas! Their conference willinclude over 80 educational sessions with over 100 speakers, social andnetworking events to connect with fellow farmers and food systems changemakers,and an expansive trade show where you can explore products, services, andresources made for farmers and agriculture enthusiasts! Their keynote speakersthis year are Jaime Elizondo and Dr. Lyla June Johnston. [Click here to learn more about PASA Agriculture, theconference, and to register!]

2025 Maryland Agricultural Pesticide Conference - Denton
2025-02-06 08:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Caroline 4-H Center, 8230 Detour Road, Denton, MD, 21629, United States
Registration will begin at 7:30, and the program will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and end at 12:30 p.m. Lunch will be served at the conclusion of the program. Continuing Education Credits are available for Commercial Pesticide Applicators, Public Agency Applicators, Landscape Contractors, Arborists, and Professional Fertilizer Applicators to renew their licenses. The credits are available for Certified Crop Advisors (CCA) and the states of DE, MD, PA, and WV.
Agenda will be added closer to the date.
Need reasonable accommodation to participate? Contact the University of Maryland Extension Office at 301-791-1304 at least one week prior to the program.

2025 Kentucky Crop Health Conference
2025-02-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | National Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, KY, 42101, United States
An in-depth and enhanced conference covering insect, plant pathogen, and weed pests of Kentucky corn, soybean, and wheat acres. Presentations by University of Kentucky Extension Specialists and invited nationally promient extension specialists from across the United States.

The conference will begin at 9 a.m. CST. Check in (or sign-in) will begin at 8 a.m. CST when museum doors open. The conference will conclude at 3 p.m. CST

For any query contact Jason Travis at jason.travis@uky.edu

Nutrient Summit 2025 - Great Falls, MT
2025-02-10 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | Hilton Garden Inn Great Falls, 2520 14th Street, Southwest Great Falls, MT, 59404, United States
Nutrient Summit 2025 – Great Falls, MT
With current pressures on commodity and input prices, it’s more important than ever to focus on strategies that increase yields, improve production efficiencies, and leverage technological advancements. Given that fertilizer is one of the most significant investments on the farm, it’s essential to challenge and optimize every dollar spent to increase your return while reducing risk.
Join our FREE Nutrient Summit Workshop to learn how essential nutrition, innovative technology tools, biostimulants and other leading-edge agronomic practices can deliver the genetic potential of the crop.

Featured presentations include:

Change the Trajectory – Discover how Chemtrition can enhance your traditional soil nutrition and crop protection plan
Driving Nutrient Use Efficiency with Biostimulants
Real-Time Analytics – Learn how technology is transforming soil and tissue testing and why accurate analytics are crucial for deciding where to invest every valuable fertilizer dollar
How Biologicals Drive Plant and Soil Health – Explore the latest in biologicals and their impact on crop resilience and soil vitality
Meet the Power Couple – Potassium & Boron
The Impact of Fertilizer Form on ROI

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into maximizing fertilizer use efficiency and profitability in today’s challenging agricultural landscape!

Purdue Soil Health Signature Program- Clay, Owen, Greene (part 1 of 2), Bloomfield, IN
2025-02-11 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Purdue Extension – Greene County Master Gardener Classes, 4503 W State Rd 54, Bloomfield, IN, 47424, United States
Come learn about soil health basics, measuring and improving soil health, as well as soil tips and tricks.
This is the first part of a 2 part series class hosted by Extension ANR Educators in both Clay/Owen and Greene Counties.
The cost is $20 to attend.
Session 1:
Tuesday, February 11th. 9am to noon. Purdue Extension Greene County Office
Session 2:
Tuesday, February 18th. 9am to noon, First Financial Bank’s Community Room in Clay City
Questions
Reach out to Jim Luzar luzar@purdue.edu 812-829-5020
To Register call
Purdue Extension- Clay County 812-448-9041
Purdue Extension- Greene County 812-659-2122
Purdue Extension- Clay County 812-829-5020

Nutrient Summit 2025 - Bismarck, ND
2025-02-12 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Ramada Bismarck Hotel, 1400 East Interchange Avenue, Bismarck, ND, 58501, United States
Nutrient Summit 2025 – Bismarck, ND
With current pressures on commodity and input prices, it’s more important than ever to focus on strategies that increase yields, improve production efficiencies, and leverage technological advancements. Given that fertilizer is one of the most significant investments on the farm, it’s essential to challenge and optimize every dollar spent to increase your return while reducing risk.
Join our FREE Nutrient Summit Workshop to learn how essential nutrition, innovative technology tools, biostimulants and other leading-edge agronomic practices can deliver the genetic potential of the crop.

Featured presentations include:

Change the Trajectory – Discover how Chemtrition can enhance your traditional soil nutrition and crop protection plan
Driving Nutrient Use Efficiency with Biostimulants
Real-Time Analytics – Learn how technology is transforming soil and tissue testing and why accurate analytics are crucial for deciding where to invest every valuable fertilizer dollar
How Biologicals Drive Plant and Soil Health – Explore the latest in biologicals and their impact on crop resilience and soil vitality
Meet the Power Couple – Potassium & Boron
The Impact of Fertilizer Form on ROI

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into maximizing fertilizer use efficiency and profitability in today’s challenging agricultural landscape!

Virtual: OSU Soil Health Webinar Series: Understanding the Basics and Practicalities of Biologicals
2025-02-13 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | IN
Register
Get ready to dig into soil health with the 2025 Soil Health Webinar Series hosted by The Ohio State University Agronomic Crops Team. In this monthly series starting in January, farmers, industry, and academic experts will weigh in on practical steps to improve soil health and measure impact on crop yield and farm profitability. This year’s topics are based primarily on viewer requests from recent years. The series runs through April.
Continuing education credits will be available for Certified Crop Advisers who view the program live. Recordings will also be available through the Ohio State Agronomy YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@OSUAgronomicCrops.
Topics:

January 16: Zooming into soil health via a producer, an educator, and a researcher lens
February 13: Understanding the basics and practicalities of biologicals
March 20: Comparisons of soil health tests and what they are telling us?
April 10: Soil health in the urban sphere

Nutrient Summit 2025 - Fargo, ND
2025-02-13 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Hilton Garden Inn Fargo, 4351 17th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Nutrient Summit 2025 – Fargo, ND
With current pressures on commodity and input prices, it’s more important than ever to focus on strategies that increase yields, improve production efficiencies, and leverage technological advancements. Given that fertilizer is one of the most significant investments on the farm, it’s essential to challenge and optimize every dollar spent to increase your return while reducing risk.
Join our FREE Nutrient Summit Workshop to learn how essential nutrition, innovative technology tools, biostimulants and other leading-edge agronomic practices can deliver the genetic potential of the crop.

Featured presentations include:

Change the Trajectory – Discover how Chemtrition can enhance your traditional soil nutrition and crop protection plan
Driving Nutrient Use Efficiency with Biostimulants
Real-Time Analytics – Learn how technology is transforming soil and tissue testing and why accurate analytics are crucial for deciding where to invest every valuable fertilizer dollar
How Biologicals Drive Plant and Soil Health – Explore the latest in biologicals and their impact on crop resilience and soil vitality
Meet the Power Couple – Potassium & Boron
The Impact of Fertilizer Form on ROI

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into maximizing fertilizer use efficiency and profitability in today’s challenging agricultural landscape!

2025 Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day
2025-02-13 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | UF/IFAS NFREC-Suwannee Valley (Farm), 8202 County Road 417, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Welcome to the Suwannee Valley Soil Health Field Day!
Join us at UF/IFAS NFREC-Suwannee Valley (Farm) in Live Oak, FL for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration. This in-person field day event will feature a farm trolley tour, informative sessions, and hands-on soil health demonstrations. Whether you’re a farmer, a student of agriculture or soil science, or part of the agricultural industry, this field day aims to educate and foster discussions on soil health and sustainable agricultural practices. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to connect with UF/IFAS extension agents and specialists, share knowledge, and gain valuable insights to support sustainable and productive farming. We look forward to seeing you there!
Agenda:
8:00–9:00 am

Sponsor Set Up

9:00 am

Registration Opens

9:30 am

Welcome, Introduction, and Trolley Tour Loading

9:45–10:45 am – Trolley Tour Stop #1: Organic Unit
Speakers:

Dr. Gabriel Maltais-Landry, Associate Professor, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department, University of Florida
Dr. Danielle Treadwell, Associate Professor, Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida
David Campbell, State Small Farm Coordinator, University of Florida • Logan Petrey, Farm Manager, Grimmway Farms

10:45–11:45 am – Trolley Tour Stop #2: Soil Pit and Lakefield Cover Crop Demo Speakers:

Joel Love, BMP Outreach and Education Coordinator, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley
Dr. Allan Bacon, Soil and Pedology Scientist
Kirk Brock, Farm Manager, Brock Family Farm
Dr. Jehangir Bhadha, Associate Professor, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department, University of Florida
Dr. Yang Lin, Assistant Professor, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Department, University of Florida

12:00–1:15 pm – Lunch and Trade Show Exhibit

Enjoy a sponsored lunch and visit with sponsors and exhibitors.

1:15–2:00 pm – USDA Natural Resource and Conservation Service Soil Health Demonstrations
Speakers:

Mark Kopecky, Regional Soil Health Specialist, USDA NRCS
Dr. Victor Guerra, Study Leader, USDA NRCS

2:00–3:00 pm – Trolley Tour Stop #3: Sod-Based Rotation
Speakers:

Jay Capasso, Regional Specialized Extension Agent, Water Resources, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley
Dr. Shivendra Kumar, Regional Specialized Extension Agent, Row Crops, UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center – Suwannee Valley
Paulette Tomlinson, Livestock and Natural Resource Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Columbia County
Erin Dasher, Livestock and Natural Resource Extension Agent, UF/IFAS Extension Suwannee County
Dr. Cheryl Mackowiak, Associate Professor, Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, University of Florida

The University of Florida is committed to providing universal access to all of our events.

Soil Health Winter Workshop - HWY 14
2025-02-18 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Chicago) | Torey’s Restaurant & Bar, 208 North Cedar Avenue, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Soil Health Winter Workshop – HWY 14
Soil Health Winter Workshop Highway 14 Tour Stop Comes to Owatonna February 18
The annual Soil Health Winter Workshop hosted by the Freeborn Area Soil Health Team has a long-standing history of speakers and information related to soil health and profitability. This year’s focus is “Making soil health work with economics, research, and experience in the field”.
Speakers will include Sam Ireland, Ryan Gibbs, and Andy Linder. Sam is currently the Manager of the Dakota Lakes Research Farm in South Dakota and will provide an inside look at the groundbreaking soil health research happening on the farm, sharing the latest findings, innovative techniques, and their potential to transform sustainable farming practices. Andy is from Kiester, Minnesota, and will be presenting his insights on the economics of soil health and discussing how he’s successfully implementing conservation practices in a financially sustainable way on his farm. Ryan is from Hopkinton, Iowa, and will share his experience with getting started in soil health and integrating composting on his farm.
Plan to attend this one-day event at Torey’s Restaurant located at 208 N Cedar Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060 on February 18th from 8:30 am-2:30 pm! There is no cost to attend the event and lunch will be provided. RSVPs are needed by February 11th to reserve your spot as seating is limited. To register for the event, call 507-320-3728, email Lindsey.Cornell@mn.nacdnet.net, or register online at https://soilhealthwinterworkshop2025.eventbrite.com.
The event is sponsored by Steele SWCD, Waseca SWCD, Rice SWCD, Freeborn SWCD, Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization, Comprehensive Watershed and Management Plan- Shell Rock and Winnebago, Saddle Butte Ag, Shell Rock River Watershed District, Farm Service Agency, Albert Lea Seed, Arcadian Bank, and the Clean Water, Land, & Legacy Amendment.

Nutrient Summit 2025 - Sioux Falls, SD
2025-02-18 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre, an IHG Hotel, 100 West 8th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
Nutrient Summit 2025 – Sioux Falls, SD
With current pressures on commodity and input prices, it’s more important than ever to focus on strategies that increase yields, improve production efficiencies, and leverage technological advancements. Given that fertilizer is one of the most significant investments on the farm, it’s essential to challenge and optimize every dollar spent to increase your return while reducing risk.
Join our FREE Nutrient Summit Workshop to learn how essential nutrition, innovative technology tools, biostimulants and other leading-edge agronomic practices can deliver the genetic potential of the crop.

Featured presentations include:

Change the Trajectory – Discover how Chemtrition can enhance your traditional soil nutrition and crop protection plan
Driving Nutrient Use Efficiency with Biostimulants
Real-Time Analytics – Learn how technology is transforming soil and tissue testing and why accurate analytics are crucial for deciding where to invest every valuable fertilizer dollar
How Biologicals Drive Plant and Soil Health – Explore the latest in biologicals and their impact on crop resilience and soil vitality
Meet the Power Couple – Potassium & Boron
The Impact of Fertilizer Form on ROI

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into maximizing fertilizer use efficiency and profitability in today’s challenging agricultural landscape!

Purdue Soil Health Signature Program- Clay, Owen, Greene (Part 2 of 2), Clay City, IN
2025-02-18 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | First Financial Bank, 502 Main St, Clay City, IN, 47841, United States
Come learn about soil health basics, measuring and improving soil health, as well as soil tips and tricks.
This is the second part of a 2 part series class hosted by Extension ANR Educators in both Clay/Owen and Greene Counties.
The cost is $20 to attend.
Session 1:
Tuesday, February 11th. 9am to noon. Purdue Extension Greene County Office
Session 2:
Tuesday, February 18th. 9am to noon, First Financial Bank’s Community Room in Clay City
Questions
Reach out to Jim Luzar luzar@purdue.edu 812-829-5020
To Register call
Purdue Extension- Clay County 812-448-9041
Purdue Extension- Greene County 812-659-2122
Purdue Extension- Clay County 812-829-5020

Conversations on Conservation! Managing your leased farmland
2025-02-18 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Starkey Farms, 10132 E County Rd 700 N, Brownsburg, IN, 46112, United States
Conversations on Conservation! Managing your leased farmland.
A regional workshop.
The Center for Earth and Environmental Science (CEES) at Indiana University Indianapolis, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), Indiana Soybean Alliance, and Indiana Corn Marketing Council, with support from USDA-NRCS are pleased to present a working conference focused on why landowners and operators should discuss the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices to support soil health on leased farmland.
Join us at Starkey Farms for this conversation and learn on how to make the most of your leased farmland. Learn from other farmers in your area, and leave feeling confident in your ability to manage your leased property effectively.
For full agenda and registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-on-conservation-managing-your-leased-farmland-tickets-1157332916909

2025 Central Maryland Agronomy Update Meeting
2025-02-19 08:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Urbana Fire Department, 3602 Urbana Pike, Frederick, MD, 21704, United States
Each year, the University of Maryland Extension agriculture programs from across the state organize educational sessions related to agronomy and fruit, vegetable and forage production for growers and other agriculture professionals to benefit the community. These sessions help our farmers and agriculture community keep current with up-to-date information about timely agriculture-related topics.
Topics for the event will be: Slugs and Soybean Seed Treatments, N-Rate Trails, Herbicide Trials, Economics, Soil Health, Lithos Plot Results, and Nutrient Management and Pesticide Regulation Update.
MD Nutrient management, MD private applicator pesticide, Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available.
Payment is by credit card or check payable to University of Maryland; payment by check is due to our office by February 14th. * *Doors open at 8:30 am, meeting starts at 9:00 am. A light breakfast and lunch is included in the price of the ticket. Cancellations are subject to Eventbrite processing fees. Cancellations need to be made at least 7 days in advance to receive a refund.
University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact us at 301-600-3576 by February 3, 2025
Questions – lstrong@umd.edu

Nutrient Summit 2025 - Des Moines, IA
2025-02-19 08:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | West Des Moines Marriott, 1250 Jordan Creek Parkway West, Des Moines, IA, 50266, United States
Nutrient Summit 2025 – Des Moines, IA
With current pressures on commodity and input prices, it’s more important than ever to focus on strategies that increase yields, improve production efficiencies, and leverage technological advancements. Given that fertilizer is one of the most significant investments on the farm, it’s essential to challenge and optimize every dollar spent to increase your return while reducing risk.
Join our FREE Nutrient Summit Workshop to learn how essential nutrition, innovative technology tools, biostimulants and other leading-edge agronomic practices can deliver the genetic potential of the crop.

Featured presentations include:

Change the Trajectory – Discover how Chemtrition can enhance your traditional soil nutrition and crop protection plan
Driving Nutrient Use Efficiency with Biostimulants
Real-Time Analytics – Learn how technology is transforming soil and tissue testing and why accurate analytics are crucial for deciding where to invest every valuable fertilizer dollar
How Biologicals Drive Plant and Soil Health – Explore the latest in biologicals and their impact on crop resilience and soil vitality
Meet the Power Couple – Potassium & Boron
The Impact of Fertilizer Form on ROI

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain practical insights into maximizing fertilizer use efficiency and profitability in today’s challenging agricultural landscape!

2025 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference, La Crosse, WI
2025-02-20 08:00 - 2025-02-22 17:00 (America/Chicago) | La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
2025 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
Each year, hundreds join Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) for their Organic FarmingConference in the La Crosse Center in Wisconsin! Known as one of the largestorganic farming conferences in the United States, every year regenerative andorganic farmers from all backgrounds and experiences gather to learn neworganic farming methods, build community, and to work together towards thefuture of organic farming. Join Marbleseed for these three incredible days ofhands-on workshops, expert speakers, and community events. [Click here to learn more about the conference andregister today!]

Starkey Farms Winter Meeting
2025-02-20 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Starkey Farms, 10132 E County Rd 700 N, Brownsburg, IN, 46112, United States
Jim Hoorman & Ray McCormick presented at the 2025 National No-Till Conference and their presentations were so powerful that Mike Starkey has invited them to share those presentations at this workshop!
Agenda:

Jim Hoorman – 9am – Making Sense of Biologicals
Mike Starkey – 10:15am – 2024 Starkey Farm in Review
Ray McCormick – 12:30pm – Thinking Outside the Box with Cover Crops and Conservation
Jim Hoorman – 1:15 – Digging Deep into Nutrient Content and Function

RSVP & Information: mstarkey.ms@gmail.com

Global Agriculture Innovations Summit 2025 and Expo - Illinois, USA
2025-02-20 09:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Town Center Park, 301 Columbia Lane, Gilberts, IL, 60136, United States
Join us at the Global Agriculture Innovations Summit 2025 and Expo in Illinois, USA for the latest in agri-tech and farming advancements!

Global Agriculture Innovations Summit 2024 and Expo – Illinois, USA
Get ready for the most exciting event in the agriculture industry! The Global Agriculture Innovations Summit 2024 and Expo is coming to Illinois, USA. Join us for a jam-packed event featuring the latest technologies, trends, and innovations in agriculture. Connect with industry experts, network with like-minded professionals, and discover groundbreaking solutions to boost your agricultural business. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to stay ahead of the game in the ever-evolving world of agriculture!
Who Can attend
All attendees from around the world can attend the event.
Exhibitors
Exhibitors can book the spots via this email: info@globalevents.us
Invitation
After making a payment on Eventsbrite only
For international attendees who require invitation letters, Send your request to the email : info@globalevents.us after making payment. Note that Invitation Letters will take between 3 – 7 Working days.
Contact: info@globalevents.us Tel: +14845850122 (Calls & WhatsApp)
Note: All payments must be made Via Eventsbrite website only.

Virtual: Ride-Alongs with Local Farmers: Ask Us Anything
2025-02-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | IN
Register here.
What is a ride-along? Ride-alongs offer a chance for you to experience farming firsthand and understand what it takes to cultivate Indiana’s land. Most farmers value the opportunity to share their livelihood and practices and Indiana Conservation Partnership staff can benefit by gaining insight into farmers’ work and their reasons behind it by “riding along.” Join CCSI staff, Lois Mann and Sheila Schroeder as they share why and how you too can benefit from ride-alongs!

Urban Farm Fair x soilSHOP
2025-02-22 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 323 Brookside Dr, 323 Brookside Drive, Richmond, CA, 94801, United States
Come join us at the Urban Farm Fair to learn more about your soil health and connect with other urban farmers on February 22nd, 2025!

Welcome to the Urban Farm Fair x soilSHOP!
Are you an aspiring, beginning, or experienced farmer/gardener? Are you concerned about lead levels in your soil or just want to learn more about urban farming? Join us on Sat Feb 22, 2025 at 10:00 AM for a day filled with free soil lead screening, soil nutrients testing, a water conservation workshop, and more! The event will be held at Urban Tilth North Richmond Farm where you can meet fellow urban farmers and learn from experts to optimze your urban farming potential!
To participate in the free lead screening and soil nutrients testing, please bring your soil samples according to these instructions:
Step 1: Identify an area of interest for your soil sample.
Step 2: Collect Soil – For a large area, collect soil from 5-10 random spots in that area, and combine in a clean container. For a small area, collect soil from 3 random spots and combine in a clean container. (depth of about 6 inches per spot)
Step 3: Mix soil well in clean container.
Step 4: Remove pebbles, rocks, and roots, and air dry. Do not use a flame, oven or hairdryer to dry the soil!
Step 5: Transfer 1 – 2 cups of the mixed soil into a clean one-quart Ziplock bag

Virtual: CCSI/SARE Intro to Soil Health
2025-02-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | IN
REGISTER.
CCSI-SARE Introduction to Soil Health is a very basic course designed to provide a general understanding of soil health systems and the fundamentals of crop production. This training is geared toward newer staff and ag professionals, especially those who have not taken an undergraduate soils science course and those who do not have a background in agriculture.The course will be held over one 3-hour virtual session.
Attendees will learn about:

Inherent and dynamic soil properties
Principles of Soil Health
Basic Soil Health Indicators

Gibson County SWCD Annual Meeting: Joel Reddick speaker
2025-02-25 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Toyota Events Center, 709 N Embree St, Princeton, 47670, United States
Gibson County SWCD Annual Meeting
Guest Speaker: Joel Reddick

February 25, 2025
Doors open at 5 pm, meeting @5:30
Rz’s Catering for Dinner
Door Prizes and giveaways

RSVP by February 18th

Contact the office at 812-385-5033 ext 3
or email stephanie.young2@in.nacdnet.net

Knox County SWCD Winter Field Day (PARP)
2025-02-26 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Community Church of Vincennes, 1548 S Hart Street Rd, Vincennes, IN, 47591, United States
Please join us for Knox County SWCD Winter Field Day and FREE Breakfast!
Featuring:

AgriBio Systems presentation on bringing the biology back to your farm. Learn how to increase profits on your farm by building soil health.
FREE Breakfast
PARP Drone Demonstration
FSA Updates
Invasive Species Specialist

February 26th, 2025 8:00-11:00 am Community Church of Vincennes1548 S Hart Street Rd, Vincennes, IN 47591
*RSVP to Knox County SWCD by2/19/2025812.882.8210 Ext 3401tracey.johnson@in.nacdnet.net
