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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) | SD
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) | SD
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.
Click here to view the latest agenda
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

Indiana CCA Conference 2023
2023-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St, Indianapolis, IN, 46219, United States

Soil Health Workshop
2023-10-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Whitney Preserve at Cascade Creek, 28077 Cascade Rd., Hot Springs, 57747, United States
When: Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Whitney Preserve at Cascade Creek, 28077 Cascade Rd., Hot Springs, SD 57747
Workshop Topics

5 Principles of Soil Health
Rainfall Simulator Shawn Freeland Personal Story
Soil Testing
Nutrient Applications
No-Till Drill Run-Through

FREE Lunch
RSVP to fallrivercd@sdconservation.net or 605-745-5716 by September 26th for accurate meal counts.
People requiring special accommodations or materials in an alternate format or language please contact Hayley Maurer at 605-745-5716 or fallrivercd@sdconservation.net at least two days prior to the event. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Farmers Keep it Growing Series
2023-08-29 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lobenstein Farm, St. Leon, IN, United States
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 lowtunnels, high tunnels, and caterpillar tunnels toproduce 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 ResourcesConservation Service
-Tools: Wild Pansy Farm (Crothersville, IN)

Virtual Presentation Topics
-Making a planting plan + succession timing (HighMowing 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 www.indianafarming.org/events
Attend at least 5 workshops and you’ll be entered to win prizes from High MowingSeeds, Nifty Hoops, and others.

Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center Field Day
2023-08-29 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Southeast-Purdue Agricultural Center, 4425 E CO RD 350 N, Butlerville, IN, 47223, United States
SOUTHEAST PURDUE AGRICULTURAL CENTER (SEPAC)

SIZE AND TOPOGRAPHY

Largest of the PACs, with 2,430 acres located six miles east of North Vernon in Jennings County
A timber base of approximately 1,600 acres
A variety of soil types but primarily silt loam soils common in southeastern Indiana—hard to manage, poorly drained, low organic matter
Highly erosive soils with no-till farming practices used on most of the cropland

HERITAGE
SEPAC was established in 1977, when the state of Indiana transferred 830 acres from the Department of Mental Health’s Muscatatuck State School to Purdue University. In 2005, the Department of Natural Resources transferred an additional 1,600 acres to Purdue. The center is distinctive i​n its history of conservation tillage, including no-till.​

When:
AUGUST 29, 2023
4:00-8:00 PM
Where:
4425 E CO RD 350 N
BUTLERVI LLE, I N 47223

What:
4 pm to 7 pm- Field Rotations
– Intensive Corn Management: Dan Quinn, Purdue University: Chad Lee, University of Kentucky- Weed Science: Bryan Young & Bill Johnson, Purdue University
– Cover Crops: Shalamar Armstrong, Purdue University
– Conservation Cropping: Hans Schmitz, CCSI
-7:15 pm Pulled Pork Dinner
-8:00 pm PARP/ CCH Credits
REGISTER BY CALLING THE BARTHOLOMEW EXTENSION OFFICE (812) 379-1665

2023 Soil Health School
2023-08-28 08:00 - 2023-08-30 13:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn Express – Brandon, 1103 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD, 57005, United States
The 2023 South Dakota Soil Health School will be hosted Aug. 28-30 on the Bruce Carlson and Anthony Bly farms near Garretson, SD. This event will feature field exercises and classroom instruction led by soil health experts and producers. This is a great opportunity to learn in-depth details about various soil health practices including cover crop selection, planting, termination, and grazing; fertilizer rates, building organic matter, increasing water infiltration, manure application, performing field tests, and much, much more! Evenings include Q&A sessions with experts and producers. Network with other producers and get your soil health questions answered!
A block of rooms has been reserved for a nightly rate of $100 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Brandon, SD.
Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Learn more and register at www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event-calendar/soil-health-school/.

2023 South Dakota Soil Health School
2023-08-28 07:30 - 2023-08-30 13:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn Express – Brandon, 1103 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD, 57005, United States
This 2-and-a-half-day school combines classroom instruction with field exercises to teach participants the basics of soil health management.
The 2023 South Dakota Soil Health School will be held on August 28-August 30 near Garretson, SD, on the farms of Anthony Bly and Bruce Carlson. This school is designed for agricultural producers as well as anyone with an interest in learning how to manage soils for resiliency and profit. The agenda will feature classroom-style presentations from producers and technical experts from across the state and region, as well as hands-on experiences in the field. Area producers will also share their challenges and successes with various methods for improving soil health. The class size ranges from 30-40 people.
This is an in-person-only event. No online option will be available. A block of rooms has been reserved for a nightly rate of $100 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Brandon, SD.

Soil Health & Grazing Workshop
2023-08-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1160 Georgia Rd., 1160 Georgia Rd., Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
In partnership with Purdue Extension, USDA, LCSWCD, and Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative, join us for a Soil Health & Grazing Workshop hosted on August 25 from 9 am-noon.
The program will take place at 1160 Georgia Rd., Mitchell, IN 47446
Lunch will be provided, RSVP to attend by August 17 by calling the SWCD office, at 812-279-8117, ext 3.

On-Farm demonstrations of:

Cover crop benefits on soil health
Soil health presentations, including soil pit
Rotational grazing with cattle on cover crops
Cover crop options and in-field plantings

Speakers include Amanda Kauts with NRCS, Robert Zupancic with NRCS, and landowner, Pete Isom.

Virtual: SWCS - Role of Nutrient and Water Management in Climate-Smart Soil and Water Conservation
2023-08-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | SD
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Presenters: Deanna Osmond, North Carolina State; Lisa Duriancik, USDA NRCS/CEAP
Climate-smart agriculture has come to the forefront as an approach to simultaneously increase agricultural productivity, while enhancing resilience to climate impacts and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. This concept integrates well-known conservation strategies such as cover cropping, agroforestry, nutrient management, and conservation tillage. Climate-smart agriculture has gained attention recently through legislation and increased funding directed at tackling this complex issue. Yet conservationists and researchers may be asking – what do I need to do to make my program “climate-smart”? Implementing a climate-smart initiative requires addressing the agroecosystem in a holistic way to incorporate technology and delineate solutions to productivity, profitability, and environment – all while remaining within the lens of climate resilience and adaptation. In this webinar, presented by the SWCS Science and Policy Committee, we will explore the multidimensional aspects of climate-smart agriculture. Experts will share their ideas on where climate-smart agriculture is going and how conservationists and researchers can integrate this perspective into their current work. In this session (a follow-up to the June webinar) presenters will address the importance of nutrient management, as well as water management, when planning climate smart agriculture to maximize benefits and minimize off-site losses of nutrients in the practical implementation of climate-smart conservation agriculture.

Soil Health Biologicals & PARP Points
2023-08-22 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Reese Family Farm, 2745 E 600 N, Peru, IN, 46970, United States
Offering Points for:
Category 1 & RT-3 CCH Credits
Category 14-1 CCH Credit
Priv at e a pp lic at or – 1 C re dit
PARP fees covered by Indiana Corn & Soybean Alliance CCH fee $10- Bring Applicators License
5:00 pm Registration & Meal
5:30 Invasives & Regulatory Topic – Courtney Schmidt, Purdue Ext./Miami Co
6:15 Cover Crops/USDA Programs
6:30 Steps to Improving Soil Health Biologicals in Your System – John Schoue
7:15 Why Can’t I get my Soils to Function Better? – Greg Downing
8:15 pm Root Beer Floats/Door Prizes
