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Virtual: The Profitable Regeneration Summit
2025-04-15 09:00 - 2025-04-16 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | IN
Farming and ranching are the legacy you’ve built, the land you’ve nurtured, and the future you want to secure.
But with rising costs, unpredictable markets, and increasing pressure on land resources, many farmers and ranchers find themselves struggling to maintain profitability without relying on government subsidies.
What if you could break free from this cycle and transform your operation into a thriving, self-sustaining business?
Join Green Cover co-founder, Keith Berns, and other renowned Regenerative producers and educators at The Profitable Regeneration Summit. This is a two-day event designed specifically for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural entrepreneurs who want to increase profits while preserving their land for future generations.
At The Profitable Regeneration Summit, you’ll learn:
✅ How to turn your farm into a thriving, cash-generating machine.
✅ The hidden opportunities most farmers overlook.
✅ Why some farms succeed while others fail, and how to be in the WINNING category.
📅 April 15-16, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST 📍Virtual Event
🚜 Stop struggling. Start building a profitable farm today. Register now: https://zurl.co/Xgk5H

CCSI-SARE Fundamentals of Soil Health; West Lafayette, IN
2025-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
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***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.***
***Registration required by March 21 to allow adequate time for registrants to receive a Cover Crop field guide by mail***
This train-the-trainer event provides a foundation for understanding how cover crops may be incorporated into Midwestern cropping systems, including considerations for changes in nutrient and pest management; as well as understanding cropping systems that can lead to improved soil health. Target audience for this training includes Indiana Conservation Partnership (Indiana NRCS, Purdue Extension, Indiana SWCD, ISDA, IDEM, IDNR, SSCB, Indiana FSA) staff, farmer-mentors, agronomists, and other ag professionals who have not attended Advanced Soil Health / Cover Crops Trainings.

WHEN:

Session 1 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 1 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern
Session 2 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 8 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern
Optional In-Person: Tuesday, April 15 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern, West Lafayette
Session 3 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 22 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern

TOPICS:

Cover crops – Benefits, selection, and basic identification. Seeding and termination basics. Available resources.
No-till – Equipment basics, adaptive systems management.
Insect pests and beneficials – impacts of soil health systems, pest management considerations.
Weed management – basic weed management considerations, impacts of herbicide carry over on cover crop establishment.

Virtual - Maximizing Marginal Croplands Webinar
2025-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | IN
Free Webinar April 15, Noon CT
Eighth National Cover Crop Survey Explores Advisors’ Attitudes and Outlook
Join Conservation Technology Information Center, USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and the American Seed Trade Association for the release of the eighth National Cover Crop Survey during a free webinar April 15, Noon Central Time.
The biennial survey has captured farmer sentiment in the past, and this year’s iteration is the first to survey farm advisors. This novel approach provides insights on advisors’ attitudes on cover crops, how they get information, and how cover crops fit with other technical assistance and advisory services they provide. The survey was conducted online in October 2024 and was completed by 654 farm advisors.
Key findings include:
Advisors who also farm and use cover crops in their own operations are five times more likely to recommend them to their clients, and in turn, their clients are more likely to use cover crops.
A majority of farm advisors expect to see cover crop acreage continue to increase.
A majority of respondents expect farmers to continue to increase the use of cover crop mixes and try ways to combine other soil health practices with cover crops.
Presenters include:
Dr. Rob Myers, Director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Missouri, Extension Professor in the Plant Science and Technology Division, and Regional Director of Extension Programs for the USDA North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program
Ryan Heiniger, Executive Director of Conservation Technology Information Center and 4th-generation Iowa Farmer
Andy LaVigne, President and CEO of American Seed Trade Association
The American Soybean Association also supported this research.
Learn more in this free webinar as we go deeper into the results and what it means for American agriculture.

Regenerative Agriculture: Building Soil health & Climate Resilience
2025-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CEC’s Environmental Hub, 1219 State Street #Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Regenerative Agriculture in Action: Building Soil Health & Climate Resilience is an engaging discussion and panel featuring experts in the field of regenerative agriculture on California’s Central Coast.
This event will explore how regenerative practices—such as cover cropping, composting, agroforestry, and holistic grazing—are transforming agriculture to enhance soil health, boost biodiversity, and increase climate resilience. Whether you’re a farmer, land steward, policymaker, or simply curious about sustainable food systems, this is your chance to learn from leading voices in the movement.
Come connect with fellow community members, gain valuable insights, and enjoy locally sourced food and drinks. Join us for an evening of education, networking, and inspiration as we discuss practical solutions for a more sustainable agricultural future! 🌿🌎
This event is co-hosted by the Community Environmental Council and Orella Ranch/Gaviota Givings.
Many thanks to Gaviota Coast Conservancy for event support.

Soil Health Workshop
2025-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | 3372 Hustead Rd, 3372 Hustead Rd, Springfield, OH, 45502, United States
In this workshop, you’ll learn about:
-The basics of soil structure, chemistry, and habitat
-How to test and evaluate your soils well being
-Strategies for improving your soil, including mineral and organic amendements, the use of cover crops, biochar, growing techniques, ways to maximize soil life, and of course how to avoid common mistakes.

Soil Testing for Soil Health
2025-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden, 140 Meadow Street, Northampton, MA, 01062, United States
Soil Testing for Soil Health with farmer and educator Rose Cherneff
In this workshop, we will deep dive into all things soil! The beginning of the growing season is the ideal time to get to know your soil, and learn how to work with it to make your garden healthy all year long.We will learn how to take soil samples and interpret the results of a soil test, and discuss how to amend our soil based on those results. In addition, we will discuss the ways that climate change and political violence are impacting soil health near and far, and explore bioremediation techniques that can support us in nurturing healthy soil in the future.
Rose Cherneff is a community gardener, and longtime valley farmer and educator, who runs community classes through Gardening for the Future exploring how to grow food and build community in the face of climate change.
Sliding scale, $0-30 (suggested fee: $15)
Registration required
Rain date: Monday, April 21, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Save the Date: Byron Seeds Cover Crop Field Day, Rockville, IN
2025-04-22 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 775 County Rd 350 E, 775 County Rd 350 E, Rockville, IN, 47872, United States
AGENDA

8:30 Coffee and Donuts
9:00 NRCS Rainfall Simulator

9:30 Cover Crop Plots Tour
225 individual plots; 50-60 species; 15-20 targeted mixes
Planted at 3 different time points (summer, early fall, late fall)
See the newest cover crop varieties available

12:00 Lunch
1:00 Managing Cover Crops by Joel Reddick
Joel Reddick, a farmer from Bardwell, KY, operates Reddick Farms with his family, producing row crops, broiler chickens, and managing 70 cow-calf pairs. Since 2018, he has implemented regenerative management practices to enhance soil health, reduce costs, and build farm resilience. As a field verifier for Regenified, Joel also assists farmers in documenting and promoting regeneratively raised products.

Questions? Call Byron Seeds 800-801-3596

Virtual: CCSI-SARE Fundamentals of Soil Health Series
2025-04-22 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | IN

Beyond the Lab Test: Applied Soil Science with Nance Klehm
2025-04-26 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Gwenyn Hill Farm, N130W294 Bryn Dr Bryn Dr., Waukesha, WI, 53188, United States
In this hands-on workshop participants will learn basic physical geology of the area through direct study of rock, mineral and soil samples. Later we leave for the field to do a brief ready practice soil assessment methods of testing composition, structure, permeability and how this helps shape soil ecology.
The workshop will end with a lively discussion of our experiences and findings and next steps to stewarding soils more deeply and intentionally to support their healthy ecology. Participants are asked to bring 2 cups of soil for testing, a paper and pencil for notes and dress prepared to go outside.
Nance Klehm has been an ecological systems designer, landscaper, horticultural consultant, and agroecological grower for more than three decades. Her approach is centered on instigating change by activating already existent communities, and her work demonstrates her lifelong commitment to redefining the way human populations coexist with plant and animal systems on this planet.
A consultant, speaker, and teacher, Nance is internationally respected for her work on land politics and soil health. We are so excited to have her at Gwenyn Hill Farm. Learn more about Nance and her work HERE.

Webinar: The Economics of Climate Change for Agriculture
2025-04-28 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | IN
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The Economics of Climate Change for Agriculture
Climate change has the potential to impact crop yields and agricultural practices, thereby affecting the farmers and rural communities where they live. In this webinar, Dr. Sarah Sellars will discuss the potential yield effects of climate change and how this could impact Midwestern farmers economically. She will also consider the costs of adopting climate-smart agricultural practices and how to help farmers overcome economic barriers to adoption.

Free Visual Soil Assessment Workshop
2025-05-01 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Headwaters Farm, 28600 Southeast Orient Drive, Gresham, OR, 97080, United States
Calling all Farmers! Join us at Headwaters Farm for a hands-on Visual Soil Assessment Workshop. This in-person event will equip you with the skills to evaluate soil structure, texture, biology, and other measures of soil health. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding of the foundation of agriculture. Space is limited. Register now to secure your spot!
Learn why soil assessment is a critical farmer tool and how to use these simple, visual methods:

Root investigation

Infiltration test

Compaction test

Soil structure analysis

Worm count

Building Healthy Soils Workshop
2025-05-01 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 31975 Hebert Rd, 31975 Hebert Rd, Waller, TX, 77484, United States
For Building Healthy Soils workshop Plant It Forward Farms (PIF) has partnered with the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) to discuss the importance of soil management.
Growing healthy sustainable crops starts with the soil. Whether you are growing on acres of land, or have a back yard garden this soils workshop is an indepth learning opportunity focused on teaching soil pH balance, the necessity of organic nutrents to feed plants naturaly, retain soil moisture levels and all the goes into producing happy crops.
We hope to see Y’all there!

Hub Farm Spring Soils Festival 2025
2025-05-03 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | The Hub Farm, 117 Milton Road, Durham, NC, 27712, United States
The Durham Public Schools Hub Farm is pleased to announce our first ever Spring Soils Festival*, a celebration of Soil Health & Biodiversity.
Festival highlights to include:

Live music (Northern High School Jazz Band)
Summer plant giveaway
Home-made confections (Northern High School Culinary Arts)
Fishing on our pond (bring your own equipment)
Hands-on activities for all ages

Admission to the Spring Soils Festival is FREE; some vendors will have food and other products available for sale.
*This event is a collaboration with the Carolina Theatre who will be screening the documentary “Common Ground”–which explores the significance of regenerative agriculture–for DPS Students on Earth Day.

Soil Health Workshop Series: Mulching
2025-05-03 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Bay Branch Farm, 3612 West 114th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44111, United States
Soil is the lifeblood of the farm. Healthy soils support plant growth, cycle nutrients, retain moisture, and support a complex web of microorganisms that help plants thrive. Each session in this three part series this spring will focus on different key elements of healthy soils on an urban farm. Participants will gain key insights on how to build their soils for agricultural success.
This workshop will highlight mulching, a practice that conserves water and suppresses weeds. Attendees will learn the value of using various mulches in your farm or garden and see these practices in use at Bay Branch Farm.
**This event is outdoors on a working farm where you will be surrounded by nature. Ground and terrain may be uneven on the farm. We recommend comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat.**
This workshop will take place rain or shine. In cases of extreme weather, we will contact you 24-36 hours prior to the event if we need to cancel.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

18th Annual Conservation in Action Tour
2025-05-06 08:00 - 2025-05-07 17:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn Sioux Falls-City Centre, an IHG Hotel, 100 West 8th Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
Start your 2025 growing season off right by exploring conservation agriculture in the Great Plains! Mark your calendars for May 6-7, 2025, and join us in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, where we will be “Planting Opportunity, Growing Success,” as we travel through southeastern South Dakota to see how conservation and innovation are implemented on the land. It’s a unique planting season tour that will focus on soil health, biodiversity, crop production, and innovation. On the Conservation in Action Tour, you’ll do more than hear from dynamic speakers and talk with conservation-minded producers: You’ll experience farming up close. We’ve seen sugarcane harvesting in Florida, aerial seeding demonstrations in Illinois, wheat processing in Michigan, and livestock grazing in Idaho. With a record attendance of 270 attendees from 20 states, the Tour has a track record of national attention from many different sectors of agriculture. Farmers, agribusiness representatives, elected officials, policymakers, local conservation professionals, and more experience innovative farming that makes a difference in the community. We’ve seen farms in watersheds as big as the Chesapeake Bay and the Mississippi Delta and as small, but no less important, as the Indian Creek (Illinois) Watershed. There are no floors, no walls, and no ceilings when you embark on a Conservation in Action Tour with CTIC. You touch the soil, see the crops, observe the livestock and the wildlife up close. You see the land, the water, the sky, and the connections between conservation-minded farming and the quality of your drinking water, air quality, and resilient production systems. We are CTIC, and this is our Conservation in Action Tour, where you are part of the action in conservation agriculture.
2025 CTIC Conservation in Action Tour Preview.pdf
https://www.ctic.org/tour
Contact Elise Koning for details at:

Email: koning@ctic.org

Phone: 7655857660

Virtual: Cover Crop Basics - Green Cover Seeds
2025-05-07 13:00 - 14:00, 2025-05-14 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | IN
Join us for our Spring Webinar Series to learn how you can have success implementing diverse cover crop mixes into your operation.
Get your cover crop questions answered on these live webinars, hosted on Wednesdays at 12:00pm CST from April 9th – May 14th!
We’ll be covering the following topics:
🌱 Why plant cover crops? What’s the system where they work?
🌱 What cover crop species should you plant?
🌱 How and when to plant cover crops
🌱 Methods for terminating your cover crop
🌱 The basics of biological products
🌱 Ask Me Anything with Keith Berns
We look forward to seeing you there! Register for the webinar series: https://zurl.co/KNTc8
You can catch past recordings on Green Cover Seeds YouTube channel

Seed Saving and Plant Breeding 101
2025-05-10 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Bell Community Garden, 3871 Bell Avenue, St. Louis, MO, 63108, United States
Saving your own seeds is a great way to save money, preserve genetic diversity, adapt a crop to your local environment, and even develop your own varieties. Dean Gunderson, Chief Programs Officer here at Seed St. Louis, will cover the easiest crops to save seeds, the basics of saving seeds, and the basics of selecting your own varieties.
This class will be located at the Bell Community Garden (3841 Bell Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63108) in their pavilion. Be sure to purchase summer seedlings at our Carriage House (3815 Bell Ave., 63108) during our plant sale from 9:00 to 11:00 am and then come down the street for this class!

Soil Health Workshop Series: Crop Rotation
2025-05-10 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Village Family Farms, 1662 Crawford Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Soil is the lifeblood of the farm. Healthy soils support plant growth, cycle nutrients, retain moisture, and support a complex web of microorganisms that help plants thrive. Each session in this three part series this spring will focus on different key elements of healthy soils on an urban farm. Participants will gain key insights on how to build their soils for agricultural success.
Crops require different nutrients to thrive. This workshop will highlight the practice of crop rotation. At Village Family Farm, growers and gardeners will learn more about the importance of changing what you grow each season by location to restore nutrients in the soil and see these practices on the farm.
**This event is outdoors on a working farm where you will be surrounded by nature. Ground and terrain may be uneven on the farm. We recommend comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat.**
This workshop will take place rain or shine. In cases of extreme weather, we will contact you 24-36 hours prior to the event if we need to cancel.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Compost
2025-05-10 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | South Chicago Farm, 9000 South Mackinaw Avenue, Chicago, IL, 60617, United States
Compost: It all starts with the soil! Join us during International Compost Week to learn how to make nutrient dense compost for your farm. We will break down sourcing materials, composting methods, and how to build and manage a small-scale compost system.
All Workshops include:

Introduction
Demo
Hands-on Time
Handout
Free Tour Voucher

FAQs:

How can I get a reduced ticket?

We offer reduced-cost tickets in exchange for 3 hours of workshare. Use the coupon code WORKSHARE to check out. All workshare hours must be completed a week prior to the workshop. If they are not, the ticket holder will be charged the remaining $75 for a full-cost ticket.

What should I bring?

A water bottle filled with water; sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat if it’s sunny or rain gear if it’s stormy; & a snack. UGC will provide all the tools you’ll need to work, but if you have a pair of work gloves, please bring them. Bring any medical device (inhaler, epi-pen, etc) you may need.

What should I wear?

Please wear closed-toe shoes, clothes that you don’t mind getting really dirty (pants and long-sleeved shirts are recommended), and bring an extra layer and rain gear–just in case. Please refrain from wearing perfumes/fragrances to protect our bees.

Virtual: The Healing Plate: Food, Health, and Ag Innovation
2025-05-13 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | IN
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This Farm Foundation Forum will explore the growing food-as-health movement and its potential to reshape the food, healthcare, and policy landscapes. Driven by rising healthcare costs and increasing rates of diet-related diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and obesity, consumers, healthcare providers, innovators, and policymakers are recognizing food not just as a lifestyle choice but as a crucial component of medical treatment and prevention. The conversation has evolved beyond defining what is ‘healthy’ to a broader understanding of food as medicine—capable of preventing, managing, and even reversing chronic diseases. This Forum will examine the implications of this shift for healthcare providers, consumers, policymakers, and farmers.
Panelists
Dr. David L. Katz, is a specialist in Internal Medicine, Preventive Medicine/Public Health, and Lifestyle Medicine – globally recognized for expertise in chronic disease prevention, health promotion, and nutrition. Katz is the founding director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center.
Erin Martin, Founder & CEO at FreshRX, a gerontologist certified in Regenerative Soil Advocacy. Erin is deeply committed to promoting the “food as medicine” philosophy and emphasizing the critical connection between nutrition and soil health.
Paula Martin, food and farming policy specialist at the Groundwork Center for Resilient Communities, community health coordinator at Taste the Local Difference, and founder of Health Served Well, LLC. Paula brings a wealth of expertise in connecting local food systems to improved community health outcomes.
More expert voices will be joining the conversation—watch for additional announcements coming soon!

Soil Testing Basics & Benefits
2025-05-17 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Luling, Luling, TX, 78648, United States
SOIL TESTING BASICS & BENEFITS
Location TBD in Luling, TX | Sat May 17th | 9am-1pm
Soil testing is a key step in evaluating soil fertility and health, and it plays a crucial role in effective land management.
Join Small Producers Initiative to explore the benefits of healthy, organic-rich soil, traditional and innovative soil tests, and real-world case studies on how soil test results can guide farm and ranch management decisions.
WORKSHOP TOPICS INCLUDE:

The dynamics and importance of soil organic matter
Understanding traditional soil lab tests, including pH, EC (conductivity/soluble salts), Cation Exchange Capacity, texture, and macro and micronutrients
Understanding the Haney Soil Health Test (HSHT)
Interpreting soil tests and applying results to management strategies
Quick soil health field tests
Best practices for taking a soil sample for analysis

Cost: $10
For More Info: https://www.smallproducersinitiative.org/workshops
This event is open to everyone — farmers, ranchers, landowners and agricultural enthusiasts alike!
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 loren.mullins@txstate.edu.
INSTRUCTORS:
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.
Kyle Krebs: Lab Services Technician at SPI’s new Soil, Plant, and Animal Health Research Continuum Lab.
Troy Swift: Owner of Swift River Pecans in Lockhart Texas, a 266 acre regenerative pecan orchard. https://www.swiftriverpecans.com/

Introduction to Regenerative Ranching
2025-05-17 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 580 W Weber Canyon Rd, 580 W Weber Canyon Rd, Kamas, UT, 84036, United States
NOTE: This event is made possible by a generous grant from Working Lands Conservation and the NRCS’s Grazing Lands Conservation Initiative. Your registration fee supports locally sourced meals each day. Additional funding is available to assist with meal and lodging costs—please contact learn@3springsutah.com for details.
This workshop is designed to help answer the hard questions we face when it comes to the interface between agriculture, water use, land use, and how to improve the natural resources we all rely on for generational success.
This class is geared towards the intersection of livestock producers looking for improved profitability/productivity, state/federal land managers and technicians, environmental advocates, and concerned citizens about soil health and food quality. We all need each other to assist in the regeneration of our landscapes.
Learning Outcomes:

You will come away from this workshop knowing how to identify what a functioning landscape looks like by knowing how to identify functional and nonfunctional ecosystem processes.
Learn the tools of ecosystem management. Particularly, employing the help of living organisms as the ultimate tool to improve forage yields, catch more water in your soils, and improve overall biodiversity over a landscape. We will also demonstrate managing cattle with mobile electric fencing.
Ideas to gain consensus of those needed to truly affect long lasting change in your community to have long term prosperity in rural communities.
Decision making: Cut through the noise. You will learn an innovative way to check if the decisions you wish to make fit into your specific situation. There are a million solutions to any problem, but your unique context will determine what is best for you. Only you can determine your silver bullet.
Create your Holistic Context. This is an innovative approach, pioneered by Allan Savory, designed to help families, businesses, and organizations to identify what they want the quality of their lives to be. Too often we go about our lives not knowing what we value the most and this exercise is critical to have lasting impact on our land, ranches, and natural resources.

This is the introductory course into Holistic Management. We highly recommend also enrolling in our Comprehensive 3 Day In-person course scheduled for September 17th-19th to implement the Holistic Planned Grazing Procedure, Ecological Monitoring Procedure, and Holistic Financial Planning Procedure.
This course has been made possible in part by Working Lands. Working Lands Conservation (WLC) bridges the gap between science and land stewardship to enhance the sustainability of working lands. Through collaboration, research, and outreach, we empower land managers and rural communities with science-based solutions that benefit both people and ecosystems. Our approach is rooted in relationships, ensuring durable, lasting impacts on the land.

Soil Health Workshop Series: Bed Preparation for Summer Crops
2025-05-17 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | 2251 E 73rd St, 2251 East 73rd Street, Cleveland, OH, 44103, United States
Soil is the lifeblood of the farm. Healthy soils support plant growth, cycle nutrients, retain moisture, and support a complex web of microorganisms that help plants thrive. Each session in this three part series this spring will focus on different key elements of healthy soils on an urban farm. Participants will gain key insights on how to build their soils for agricultural success.
Join us at Ka-La Healing Garden Center and learn more about getting your growing spaces ready for the summer growing season.
**This event is outdoors on a working farm where you will be surrounded by nature. Ground and terrain may be uneven on the farm. We recommend comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat.**
This workshop will take place rain or shine. In cases of extreme weather, we will contact you 24-36 hours prior to the event if we need to cancel.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Farm Tour: Bee Cover Crops
2025-05-20 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | Village Family Farms, 1662 Crawford Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
AG Futures Cleveland Farm Tours offer an opportunity to see a working farm in action. Each tour will explore a particular theme and hosts will answer any relevant questions you might have about that growing practice. Expect to walk around the farm, see what’s growing and view the infrastructure and tools utilized in operating a successful urban farm. Tours are FREE and open to everyone!
Join us for a tour of Village Family Farms, a vibrant urban farm in Cleveland’s Hough neighborhood and discover how cover crops support honey bees and pollinators! Learn how plants like clover and buckwheat provide nectar, improve soil health, and enhance biodiversity. See sustainable farming in action while exploring ways to create pollinator friendly spaces in any environment.
**This event is outdoors on a working farm where you will be surrounded by nature. Ground and terrain may be uneven on the farm. We recommend comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat.**
This workshop will take place rain or shine. In cases of extreme weather, we will contact you 24-36 hours prior to the event if we need to cancel.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Farmer-to-Farmer Soil Health Network – Sierra RCD
2025-05-22 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Kearney Agricultural Research and Extension Center, 9240 South Riverbend Avenue, Parlier, CA, 93648, United States
Welcome to the Farmer-to-Farmer Soil Health Network – Sierra RCD event!
Join us for a Farmer-to-Farmer workshop! Tour hedgerows, explore ongoing research, and connect with fellow growers. Learn best practices for improving soil health, increasing crop yields, and discover programs that support your farm.
$60 stipend available for participating farmers!
Don’t miss this chance to enhance your skills and network with the local agricultural community. We look forward to seeing you there!
Details:
📍Walnut Room, Kearney Agricultural Research & Extension Center, Parlier, CA
🗓️ Date: May 22, 2025
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🍽️ Lunch will be served
💵 $60 stipend available for participating farmers!
Contact Information:
📧 Email: Jkanter@sierrarcd.com
📞 Phone: (559) 260- 3802
🌐 Website: https://sierrarcd.com/

The Importance of Soil Health in Pasturelands Field Day, Bedford, IN
2025-05-23 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Halifax) | 1115 E Kenray Lake Rd, 1115 E Kenray Lake Rd, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
The Importance of Soil Health in Pasturelands Field Day
May 23, 2025
10AM-1PM (lunch included)
Join us to learn about:
-Importance of soil testing pasture and hay ground
-ISDA Soil Sampling Program
-Utilizing cover crops in grazing system
-Grazing heights and pasture management
-Soil test analysis and nutrients needed for quality forage
-Conservation practices for pasturelands
RSVP BY 3pm MAY 19, so we have enough lunch for everyone! Space is limited! FREE LUNCH INCLUDED! To RSVP call SWCD Office: 812-279-8117 ext 3

Conservation Voices Webinar: Mastering the Art of Talking Conservation to Farmers
2025-05-27 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | IN
Register.
Registration is FREE for SWCS members; $15 all others.
Talking to farmers about conservation is one of the most important skills conservation professionals say is needed in the field—and one they’re eager to develop.
With a master’s degree in agricultural education—and as a farmer himself—SWCS Board Member Keith Berns brings valuable insight to this challenge. As co-owner and sales and marketing manager of the thriving cover crop business Green Cover Seed, Keith knows how to speak farmer.
Green Cover Seed seeks to educate first, starting with their salesforce and extending that education to farmers by offering countless resources across media platforms, including guides, articles, and YouTube videos.
In this session, Keith will share how to communicate with farmers in ways that build relationships and move them toward practice adoption.
Join us May 27 from 1 p.m. – 2 p.m. CT and up your outreach game with this session!

Ladies Night Out: Dig Into Soil Health, Pierceton, IN
2025-05-28 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | 6281 E Van Ness Rd, 6281 E Van Ness Rd, Pierceton, IN, 46562, United States
Ladies Night Out: Dig Into Soil Health-Register by May 23!
Get your Hands Dirty and Have Some Fun!
Join us for a “Ladies Night Out: Dig Into Soil Health” with Purdue Extension and the Kosciusko County Soil & Water Conservation District! It’s your chance to uncover what healthy soil really looks like-from water infiltration and root zones to color, compaction, and the life buzzing below the surface.
When:
Wednesday, May 28, 6PM-8PM
Where: 6281 E. Van Ness Rd, Pierceton, IN 46562
Cost: $20 (Includes Dinner!)
Expect an evening of Fun, Friends, and Fieldwork!
Space is limited-register by Friday, May23rd!
Click here to register now!
Need accommodations or an interpreter?
Contact Emily Kresca at 574-372-2340 or eluc@purdue.edu by May 23, 2025.
We can’t wait to dig in with you!
Tashina Lahr-Manifold
Soil Health Specialist
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Rooted in Soil Health, Niles, MI
2025-05-29 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Lehman’s Orchards, 2280 Portage Rd, Niles, MI, 49120, United States
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Discover the Secrets to Healthy Soil! 🌱 Join us on May 29 from 9 AM – 2 PM at Lehman’s Orchard (2280 Portage Rd., Niles, MI 49120) for a hands-on workshop on the 6 Principles of Soil Health. Michigan native Jeremy Sweeten of Understanding Ag will lead the session. 🌿
Get ready to get your boots dirty as we explore the field together! ☕️ Coffee, donuts, and a boxed lunch will be provided. Tickets are just $5 per person. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from an expert and improve your soil health!
