Virtual: Good Idea Shop Talks
2026-01-29 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-02-05 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | OR
REGISTER.
GoodIdea Shop Talks: A Farmer Meet-up Series for Problem Solvingto Improve Soil, Land, and the Bottom Line
Good Idea Shop Talks is a virtual meet-up series for row crop andlivestock producers to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challengesrelated to improving soil and water resources, while protecting profitability.It’s an opportunity to connect with producers from beyond your local communityand learn from each other’s successes and failures.
In eachShop Talk, a producer kicks off the conversation by pitching a question relatedto a challenge they are experiencing with a conservation practice or a soil andwater resource concern. Then the group workshops the question together, withopportunities to share their own experiences and soak up the lessons othershave learned.
Thewinter 2026 season takes place Thursdays, January 22nd, 29th, and February 5th,2026 on Zoom. Each starts at 11:30am CT / 12:30pm ET and lasts about an hour.

NRCS Webinar- Implementing CEMA 216- Updated Information January 2026
2026-01-29 13:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | OR
Register here- https://conservationwebinars.net/webinars/implementing-cema-216-updated-information-january-2026?sr=wp~mkt-whenPub
What will you learn?
The Soil Health Division has completed an update to the Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activity-CEMA 216, to align and support NRCS national priorities. SHD has developed the streamlined CEMA 216 Soil Health Testing, revised EQIP payment scenarios, and updated support resources in January 2026 for immediate use by producers, TSPs, and field office staff. This updated information will support the launch of the Regenerative Ag. Pilot Program. This webinar will provide updated details for CEMA 216 along with critical updates to Soil Health Testing Scenarios, payment scenarios, and specific planning and implementation activities.
Presenter(s):

Nathan Lowder, National Soil Health Specialist(Acting), USDA-NRCS

Session Details: Jan 29, 2026 1:00 pmUS/Eastern Duration: 01:30 (hh:mm)
***Please join the session 30 minutes prior to the start of the webinar. ***
All live webinars are recorded. Within a week of the live event, a View button provides access to the on-demand replay. CEUs are available for on-demand webinars.
Who should participate?
Foresters, Landowners, Land Managers, Natural Resource Professional, Soil Conservationist, Agronomist, Soil Scientist
Education Credits Units:
Certificate of Participation – 0 hour NA Credit

Soil Health Workshop: What's Beneath Our Feet?
2026-01-31 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kaweah Oaks Preserve, 29979 Road 182, Exeter, CA, 93221, United States
Get the dirt on soil! Explore how it supports life with student-led demos and conversation at Kaweah Oaks Preserve.

Dig into the science of soil with the next generation of environmental leaders!
Join Sequoia Riverlands Trust for the 7th Annual Soil Health Workshop, a free, student-led event designed to explore how soil health connects to everything from food systems to climate resilience.
Led by local high school students in the EARTH Academy program, this interactive workshop features hands-on demonstrations and thoughtful discussions about the role of soil in sustaining healthy ecosystems and communities.
Participants will:

Discover the building blocks of soil science
Explore connections between land use, carbon cycles, and regenerative agriculture
Engage with youth leaders passionate about conservation and sustainability

Lunch will be provided after the workshop. Please RSVP to help us plan accordingly.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
Time: Begins 10:00 AM, lunch at 1:00 PM
Location: Kaweah Oaks Preserve – 29979 Road 182, Exeter, CA 93292

14th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop
2026-02-03 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Cornerstone Chapel & Celebration Center, 1500 RC Morris Drive, Salem, IN, 47167, United States
SAVE THE DATE: 14th Annual Southern Region Soil Health Workshop

Tuesday, February 3, 2026
(Half day event with lunch included)
Cornerstone Chapel and Celebration Center
1500 RC Morris Drive
Salem, IN 47167
Speakers and Topics:
David Kleinschmidt, conservation agronomist at Progressive Agronomy Consulting Services, will return to Washington County to cover input management in soil health systems.
Danielle Walker, Purdue Extension Ag & Natural Resource Educator, will present on a Private Applicator Recertification Program (PARP) topic.
Private and Commercial Applicator credits and Certified Crop Adviser credits applied for.
MORE DETAILS COMING SOON!

Virtual: Supply Chain Sustainability: The Opportunity for Farmers
2026-02-03 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | OR
Join Precision Conservation Management (PCM) and PepsiCo for a behind-the-scenes conversation about supply chain sustainability goals and what it means for Illinois farmers.
We’ll explore how PCM helps farmers leverage field data for profitability, and how PepsiCo is rewarding conservation practices like reduced tillage, cover crops, and nutrient efficiency. Learn how their partnership is designed with farmers in mind, making fair contracts and financial returns a top priority.
This is your chance to hear directly from the people shaping supply chain sustainability efforts and learn how you can position your farm for success in the years to come!
Register for the PCM Webinar Series: Register for the PCM Webinar Series
Additional 2026Webinar Dates

April 7th, Tuesday
June 5th, Friday
August 4th, Tuesday
October 6th, Tuesday
December 1st, Tuesday

Annual Conservation Tillage Breakfast, Lawrenceburg, IN
2026-02-05 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Dearborn Adult Center, 311 W Tate St, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025, United States
Annual Conservation Tillage Breakfast
Thursday, February 5, 2026
8AM-11AM
Dearborn County Adult Center
311 W Tate Street
Lawrenceburg, IN
This is an annual event open to the public with the opportunity to obtain PARP Credits(Pesticide Applicator Renewal Program). This year’s topics are focused around soilhealth & cover crops.
FREE meal (Rolling Pin) +PARP recertification thanksto our sponsors!
Reservation Required! To reserve your spot, PLEASE CALL DEARBORNCOUNTY SWCD AT812-926-2406 EXT. 3 by Thursday, January 22nd, 2026.
Speakers:
Amanda Kautz, Indiana NRCS State Soil Health Specialist: Choosing the RightCover Crop
Dena Anderson, Independent Soil Scientist + Consultant: Soil Health for CoverCrops
Dave Osborne, Ripley County Purdue Extension Ag & Natural Resources Educator,Mandatory Regulatory Topic
Approved for PARP and Commercial Credit Hours have beenrequested for CAT 1, 11, 14 & RT. Please bring your applicator card.

Virtual: P-SHEC and what it means for planners, producers, and the bottom line
2026-02-05 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | OR
February5, 2026
12:00 pm Eastern
This webinar will introduce the Predictive Soil Health Economic Calculator (P-SHEC) to planners who work with producers and landowners to provide them economically viable and sustainable alternatives. While soil health practices such as cover crops, no-till, and nutrient management are associated with improvements to water quality, drought resilience, and soil organic matter, some farmers may be reluctant to adopt new practices due to the uncertainty of potential costs of implementing a practice. To address that challenge, AFT, in partnership with USDA NRCS, developed the P-SHEC tool to use with row crop farmers interested in adopting soil health practices. P-SHEC is a user-friendly online tool that estimates the potential long-term costs and benefits of adopting certain soil health practices, aiming to provide users with better-informed decision-making support. This tool should be used alongside conservation technical assistance and planning.
Register for the P-SHEC webinar

Cover Crop Workshop, Marion, IN
2026-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, 1102 W 26th St, Marion, IN, 46953, United States
Join Indiana Farm Bureau District 4 for an engaging discussion on the results of cover crop trials and their practical implementation by farmers. This event will focus on the economics of cover crops, highlighting strategies that maximize cost-effectiveness and yield. Discover how they are being successfully utilized to balance sustainability and profitability.
Thursday, February 5, 2026
6-8 p.m.
Grant County Farm Bureau office, 1102 W 26th St., Marion, IN 46953
A light meal will be provided. We hope you can join us!

RSVP by Friday, Jan. 30, to your regional manager:
Leslie Hickman: (765) 427-7807 or lhickman@infb.org
Drew Cleveland: (765) 730-0137 or dcleveland@infb.org

Northern Indiana Grazing Conference; Shipshewana, IN
2026-02-06 08:00 - 2026-02-07 17:00 (America/New_York) | Michiana Event Center (MEC), 455 E Farver St, Shipshewana, IN, 46565, United States
More info / tickets
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.

Annual Conservation Tillage Breakfast, Lawrenceburg, IN
2026-02-08 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Dearborn Adult Center, 311 W Tate St, Lawrenceburg, IN, 47025, United States
Annual Conservation Tillage Breakfast
Thursday, February 5, 2026
8 AM-11 AM
Dearborn County Adult Center
311 W Tate Street
Lawrenceburg, IN
This is an annual event open to the public with the opportunity to obtain PARP Credits(Pesticide Applicator Renewal Program). This year’s topics are focused around soilhealth & cover crops.
FREE meal (Rolling Pin) +PARP recertification thanksto our sponsors!
Reservation Required! To reserve your spot, PLEASE CALL DEARBORNCOUNTY SWCD AT812-926-2406 EXT. 3 by Thursday, January 22nd, 2026.
Speakers:
Amanda Kautz, Indiana NRCS State Soil Health Specialist: Choosing the RightCover Crop
Dena Anderson, Independent Soil Scientist + Consultant: Soil Health for CoverCrops
Dave Osborne, Ripley County Purdue Extension Ag & Natural Resources Educator, Mandatory Regulatory Topic
Approved for PARP and Commercial Credit Hours have beenrequested for CAT 1, 11, 14 & RT. Please bring your applicator card.

Midwest Cover Crops Council Annual Meeting and Conference, Dubuque, IA
2026-02-10 08:00 - 2026-02-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA, United States
Register.
The Midwest Cover Crops Council’s annual meeting and covercrop conference will be held in Dubuque, Iowa in February 2026. Join us incelebrating the 20th anniversary of the Midwest Cover Crops Council, whosemission is to empower a network of producers, landowners, researchers, industryprofessionals, agencies, Extension specialists, and government stakeholders toincrease cover crop adoption.
The Midwest Cover Crops Council’s annual meeting will takeplace on Tuesday, February 10th, and will be followed by a day of cover cropeducation on February 11th at the Grand River Center in Dubuque, Iowa.Producers, students, scientists, and industry partners will come together todiscuss current cover crop topics and their significance to agriculture andconservation.
A range of topics centered around the management andutilization of cover crops will be presented by regional university, farmer,and government experts. Around 300 researchers, educators, and farmers fromaround the region are expected to attend. This is an excellent opportunity tolearn more about integrating cover crops on the farm.
The cover crop conference features breakout sessionsfocusing on cover crops in row crop systems, cover crops used for livestockforage and grazing resources, and conservation-related topics.
Row crop breakout sessions include:

Cover crop species selection and establishment (Dr. MarkLicht, Iowa State University)
Pythium and allelopathy (Dr. Alison Robertson, Iowa StateUniversity)
Cover crops and nutrients ahead of corn (Dr. Matt Ruark,University of Wisconsin, and Dr. Shalamar Armstrong, Purdue University)
Planter setup for planting green (Dr. Brian Luck, Universityof Wisconsin)

Forage and Grazing breakout sessions include:

Mixtures vs. monocultures (Dr. Kim Cassida, Michigan StateUniversity)
Cover crop grazing quality (Denise Schwab, Iowa StateUniversity)
Quality, quantity, and forage timing (Dr. Brad Heins,University of Minnesota)
Planting alfalfa into green cereal rye (Dr. Marta Kohmann,University of Wisconsin)

Conservation breakout sessions include:

How to talk to your landlord or tenant about conservation(Landon Baumgartner and Josh Bendorf, University of Wisconsin Extension)
A decade of monitoring conservation practices in the BlackHawk Lake watershed (Dr. Michelle Soupir, Iowa State University)
Wind erosion and conservation practices (Zack Smith, Iowafarmer)
Increased working days with conservation practices (Dr.Stefan Gailans, Practical Farmers of Iowa)

Students and professionals are invited to participate in theposter session at the Midwest Cover Crops Council annual meeting on February10. The poster registration deadline is January 20, 2026. Only students areeligible for prizes by entering the poster competition. Students may submit anacademic research poster on cover crops or continuous living cover. Learn moreabout the poster session at www.midwestcovercrops.org/meetings/.
Registration costs $110 per day if registeredbefore January 10th, and $125 per day for registrations after January 10th.Learn more and register online at https://www.midwestcovercrops.org/meetings/

National Farm Machinery Show
2026-02-11 08:00 - 2026-02-14 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY, 40233, United States
The National Farm Machinery Show offers the most complete selection of cutting-edge agricultural products, equipment and services available in the farming industry. Business professionals from around the world gain knowledge and hands-on access to various technological advancements needed for the upcoming farming season during the four-day show.

Pulaski County PARP, Winamac
2026-02-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Bethel Church, 6966 IN-14, Winamac, IN, 46996, United States
Pulaski County PARP – Northwest District
DATE/TIME
02/11/2026
09:00 to 11:00 a.m. EST
CONTACT INFO
AbbyAnspach, Fulton ANR Educator
Phone: 574-223-3397
Email: newman0@purdue.edu
LOCATION
Bethal Bible Church
6966 W SR 14
Winamac, IN 46996
Event details
PesticideExposure; Micronutrients; 2026 Regulatory Update

Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day
2026-02-12 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UF/IFAS North Florida Research & Education Center – Suwannee Valley, 8202 County Road 417, Live Oak, FL, 32060, United States
Join us for the Soil Health & Cover Crop Field Day at UF/IFAS NFREC–Suwannee Valley!

Learn from UF/IFAS Extension Agents and specialists and NRCS personnel as they share practical, research-based practices for improving soil health and integrating cover crops into North Florida agricultural systems. This hands-on event will include a farm trolley tour, field demonstrations, and opportunities to ask questions and connect with specialists, industry personnel, and growers across the region.

Virtual: Purdue Entomology Department: Exploring the Application of Black Soldier Flies to Sustainable Agriculture
2026-02-12 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | OR
Departmental Seminar: Exploring the Application of Black Soldier Flies to Sustainable Agriculture
In this seminar, Laura Ingwell, Ph.D., will share her adventures with utilizing black soldier flies as a mechanism to build healthy soils and generate animal feed. She will discuss their potential application to urban agriculture in particular and share her international experience working with fish farmers in East Timor. She will also map out the connection to animal feed in an effort to build collaborations.
Ingwell is an associate professor in the Department of Entomology. As an Extension specialist for horticultural crops, she works with specialty crop farmers of all sizes to manage insect pests and conserve beneficial insects on their farms. Ingwell’s expertise lies in protected culture, biological control and, most recently, production of black soldier flies. She is the co-chair of the Indiana Horticulture and Small Farm Conference.
The seminar will take place in CRTN 1011 or via Zoom. Please contact Marion Welsh for the Zoom link.

The Watershed Foundation Ag Breakfast. North Webster, IN
2026-02-19 07:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | North Webster Community Center, 301 N Main St, North Webster, IN, 46555, United States
Register by February 9th: 574-834-3242
This annual farmer and agricultural landowner event focuses on practices that can be used to improve soil health and water quality. This year’s topic is Water Problems: What Every Farmer and Landowner Should Know About Water Movement. It will include a discussion among attendees about real issues they are facing and potential solutions, flavored with soil health suggestions that increase infiltration and prevent topsoil loss.
Email: mariah@watershedfoundation.org
Phone: 574-328-0108

2026 CCSI-SARE Intro to Soil Health
2026-02-24 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | OR
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 those who do not have a background in agriculture.

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Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds: Investing in Conservation Action, Baraboo, WI
2026-02-25 08:00 - 2026-02-26 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Baraboo Arts Banquet & Convention Center, 323 Water St, Baraboo, WI, 53913, United States
REGISTER.
INVESTING IN CONSERVATION ACTION
Join us for discussions and updates on corporate initiatives, innovative state programs, and farmer-driven efforts yielding tangible environmental and economic co-benefits.
Featured speakers:

Rod Snyder – Principal & Founder, Junction Strategies, LLC
Paul Dietmann – Vice President of New Markets, Compeer Financial

NEW THIS YEAR – Certified crop advisors can earn nine Continuing Education Credits during this event!
Sand County Foundation’s Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds is a popular forum for professionals who lead projects that reduce agricultural runoff in watersheds of the central United States.

Pay Dirt 2026
2026-02-25 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00 (America/New_York) | Elkhart County Community Center (ECCC), 17746 County Rd 34, Goshen, IN, 46528, United States
More info/register.
Learning to See the Soil Differently at Pay Dirt – The Elkhart County SWCD Pay Dirt event is designed to be more than a demonstration; it’s an opportunity to learn by doing and by observing with purpose. Our learning demonstration areas are intentionally hands-on, giving participants the chance to touch, question, and interact with real-world conservation practices.
While everyone will be standing at the same demonstration sites, the goal is not for everyone to walk away with the same takeaway. Instead, we encourage participants to view each demonstration through their own lens, whether that’s farming, land ownership, water quality, education, or community planning. One person may see soil health. Another may notice erosion control. Someone else may focus on water movement, equipment choices, or long-term land stewardship. That difference in perspective is intentional. By engaging with the demonstrations in this way, Pay Dirt helps participants understand that conservation practices are not one-size-fits-all. The same field, the same soil, and the same practice can offer different lessons depending on how you look at it and how you apply it.
This approach mirrors real conservation work, where solutions are shaped by local conditions, goals, and values. At Pay Dirt, learning doesn’t stop at watching; it happens when participants ask questions, compare observations, and see familiar practices in new ways.

Lower Wabash Partnership 1st Annual Meeting- Grayville, IL
2026-03-03 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Westwood Saloon, 200 Koehler St, Grayville, IL, 62844, United States
Lower Wabash Partnership 1st Annual Meeting and Partner Roundup
When: March 3rd, 2026
Where: Westwood Saloon– 200 Koehler St, Grayville, IL 62844
Time 10am- 2pm
Deadline to register February 20, 2026
Doors will open at 9:30 am CT
Lunch provided by the Smokin’ Pig (coffee and donuts will be provided before the meeting)
Visit the website at www.lowerwabashpartnership.org to RSVP without the QR code
Important! Only 100 seats available

Soil Health: Foundation for Regenerative Agriculture
2026-03-07 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | The Wild Farm SATX, 410 East Cheryl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78228, United States
A free community workshop on the importance of soil for building healthy food systems!

Please join us at Wild Farm SATX for an experiential workshop where we will discuss the important role soil health plays in regenerative agriculture. The workshop will illuminate basic regenerative ag principles and techniques for improving soil health. It will include a farm tour, demonstrations, and instruction on simple, hands-on soil assessment techniques.
This FREE event is open to everyone — farmers, ranchers, landowners, gardeners, and agricultural enthusiasts alike!
For More Info: https://www.smallproducersinitiative.org/workshops
Detailed directions and an agenda for this workshop will be emailed to those who register 2-3 days prior to the event. If you do not see that email, please be sure to check your spam. For questions, email chz18@txstate.edu.
INSTRUCTOR:
Dr. Ken Mix is the Program director of The Small Producer Initiative at Texas State University and currently teaches entomology, soil health, and crop production, with active research on small producer needs, soil, and water resources. He is a former vegetable producer and currently runs SKM Homestead, a small livestock and mixed produce 50-acre farm in Fentress, Texas.
The Small Producers Initiative (SPI) equips farmers and ranchers with the tools, training, and knowledge needed to restore soil health, build drought resilience, and develop profitable, climate-smart agricultural operations grounded in responsible land stewardship.

Virtual: National Cover Crop Summit
2026-03-10 08:00 - 2026-03-12 17:00 (America/Chicago) | OR
Register/more info.
The National Cover Crop Summit will return March 10-12, 2026, with another can’t-miss lineup of today’s most successful cover cropper adopters, researchers and agronomists sharing their best seeding strategies, grazing and feeding tips, variety selection secrets and more.
Requiring no travel expense or time away from the office or farm, you can participate from wherever you are through a series of online presentation videos delivering practical tips and information on managing cover crops to improve soil health, protect the environment and enhance on-farm profitability.

2026 Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference
2026-03-10 10:00 - 2026-03-11 16:30 (America/New_York) | McIntosh Center at ONU, 525 S Main St, Ada, OH, 45810, United States
Join us March 10–11, 2026, at Ohio Northern University in Ada, Ohio, for the Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTTC). Connect with farmers, agronomists, and ag industry leaders from across Ohio to explore new ideas in soil health, crop management, and conservation farming. Learn practical strategies, discover the latest technology, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of Ohio agriculture!

Farming for the Future, Lawrence, MI
2026-03-11 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Van Buren Intermediate School District Administration Building / Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI, 49064, United States
Register.
Keynote Speaker John Pike: “Why Cover Crops Make Sense: OvercomingMyths About Cover Crop Adoption”
John Pike is a sixth generation farmer from Marion, IL, andoperates Pike Ag, LLC, providing agronomic consulting and contract researchservices for the ag industry. Cover crops are a hot topic that have received a great deal ofattention because of their many potential benefits to the soil and environmentoverall. While many of these claims have been confirmed through detailedresearch, it is not only the use of cover crops, but also the effectivemanagement of the cover crop system that is key to success. In this sessionJohn will discuss reasons why utilizing cover crops makes sense, whileaddressing some missteps involved over the history of cover crop promotionsthat have created some mental and cultural hurdles to cover crop adoption thatwe have the knowledge and technology to overcome today.

20th Annual Franklin County Conservation Workshop, Brookville, IN
2026-03-12 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Franklin County Farmers Mutual 4-H Expo Hall, 11225 County Park Road, Brookville, IN, 47012, United States
20th Annual Franklin County Conservation Workshop
Franklin County PARP
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
Credits Available: PARP, CCH, CEU
Franklin County Farmers Mutual 4-H Expo Hall
11225 County Park Road
Brookville, IN 47012
AGENDA
8:30-9:00 AM –CHECK IN & REGISTRATION
9:00-9:15 AM –WELCOME & PARTNER UPDATES
9:15-10:15 AM –CONSERVATION PRACTICES –LISA HOLLARS &LUCAS FLEDDERMAN
10:15-11:00 AM –MIDWEST COVER CROPS –ANNA MORROW
11:00-11:30 AM –REGULATORY TOPIC &SIGN OUT INSTRUCTIONS –VERONICA BULLOCK
11:30-12:00 PM –SIGN OUT & LUNCH
Featured speakers include:

Lisa Hollars and Lucas Fledderman, Franklin County USDA, willdiscuss producer and land eligibility for enrolling in conservation programs, requirements for maintaining program compliance, and the soil health and waterquality benefits of conservation practices.
Anna Morrow, Midwest Cover Crops, will provide an overview ofMidwest Cover Crops resources, including how to get started, cover croprecipes, the cover crop field guide, and selector tools.
Veronica Bullock, Purdue Extension Franklin County, willpresent an update from the Office of the Indiana State Chemist on regulatorychanges related to endangered species and new pesticide labeling requirements.
This event will offer PARP, CCH, and CEU credits for private andcommercial applicators and Certified Crop Advisers. PARP credits are sponsoredby the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council.

Approved CEUs include:

Soil & Water Management: 1.0
Crop Management: 0.5
Professional Development: 0.5

RSVP BY THURSDAY, MARCH 5TH. TO RSVP, CALL 765-647-3511 0R EMAILVERONICA ATBULLOCKV@PURDUE.EDU

Soil Health 101
2026-03-12 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | 1525 Blue Spruce Dr, 1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins, CO, 80524, United States
Take a Knowledge Break with us—an engaging, snack-fueled session where we talk about regenerative agriculture practices and their local use!

Learn about the principles and practices of Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture through hands on demonstration and an interactive presentation.
Our Agriculture Specialist will also present on regenerative practices local frams are utilizing, and how Larimer County Extension is getting involved.
This event is open to all ages and backgrounds!

Scott County Cover Crop Tour, Scottsburg, IN
2026-03-14 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Scott County Fairgrounds, 710 Fairground Rd, Scottsburg, IN, 47170, United States
Scott County Cover Crop Tour
Join us to expand your knowledge on cover crops by visiting local farms!
Saturday, March 14
9AM-Approx. 1PM
Meet @ Scott County Saddle Club (710 W Fairground Road, Scottsburg)
Transportation to farms from the Saddle Club and lunch will be provided.
Registration is required. To register or for more information, call Scott County SWCD at 812-752-2269 ext 3 or email scottcountyswcd@gmail.com. Registration deadline is 3/6/26.

Soil Con, Syracuse IN
2026-03-17 08:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Oakwood Event Center, 849 E Lake View Rd, Syracuse, IN, 46567, United States
Led by our district Soil Health Specialist, Soil-Con will bring together three perspectives on soil health. Paul Jasa will show how no-till systems must be managed correctly in the field. Dr. Ray Weil will explain the soil biology and nutrient cycling that make those systems work. And Dr. Thomas Dykstra will connect both to long-term plant health and economic outcomes. Together, they show that soil health isn’t one practice; it’s a system.
Visit the website for registration, agenda, and additional information:
https://www.kosciuskoswcd.org/soil-con-2026

Interpreting Soil Test Results
2026-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Farm Alliance of Baltimore, 1500 Union Avenue #1300, Baltimore, MD, 21211, United States
Overview

Dig deeper into what your soil is telling you!

This hands-on workshop will walk you through how to get the most out of soil testing. We’ll go over the differences between standard fertility tests and soil health tests, how to read common soil test reports, and how to apply specific soil health practices based on your results, with time set aside for Q&A and discussion. You’ll leave with practical tools to make informed decisions for your farm or garden!
Attendees are encouraged to bring questions and their own soil test results for review!
About the Facilitator
Dana Rushovich currently serves as the NRCS State Agronomist for Maryland providing technical guidance to field staff and producers on agronomic practices such as cover crops, nutrient management, soil health practices, and pest management. Prior to starting this position, she was a Soil Conservationist in Howard County and a Nutrient Management Advisor in Baltimore County. She has a background in diversified vegetable farming in both urban and rural environments. She holds a B.S. in Environmental Science and Policy from University of Maryland as well as an M.S. in Soil Science from University of Maryland.
Additional Information
This workshop will be held indoors. We encourage you to bring a water bottle! Extra water, masks, and hand sanitizer will be provided.

Parking: Parking is available in the lot on the north side of the Union Mill building. Street parking is also available in the neighborhood.
Restrooms: There is a restroom on site.
Accessibility: The conference room is on the first floor with ramp access. Seating will be provided.
Illness: Please do not attend this event if you are sick or experiencing symptoms of illness including but not limited to fever, coughing, and/or vomiting.
Cancellation: In the event that we need to cancel due to weather or unforeseen circumstances, attendees will receive an email notification.

Questions? Please contact programs@farmalliancebaltimore.org
