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Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
2023-02-23 08:00 - 2023-02-25 17:00 UTC | La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Farmers, friends, and food systems professionals from the upper Midwest will gather on February 23-25 in La Crosse, Wisconsin at the 2023 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference. Featuring 60+ speakers, 40+ workshops, full and half day Organic University courses—all crafted to advance resilient organic farms and food systems. Civil Eats is thrilled to be supporting Marbleseed’s Organic Farming Conference this year!
Register at https://tinyurl.com/356j8eta.

Indiana Organic Grain Farmer Meeting
2023-02-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
SUMMARY
Hosted by Purdue Extension, the Indiana Organic Grain Farmer meeting increases participant understanding of organic transition, certification, and cropping systems through peer learning and networking. This annual training includes education and full-day workshops on transitioning to organic grain, breakout sessions, farmer panels, networking time, and an industry trade show. In 2023, the event will be a one-day program rather than a two-day program. Join us on February 22, 2023!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
For additional program information or if you are an Amish grower that is unable to pay online with a credit card, contact: Ashley Adair at holmes9@purdue.edu.
For questions regarding your registration or payment, contact: Purdue Conferences at confreg@purdue.edu.
Purdue is committed to making its programs accessible to individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation or special assistance for this program due to a disability, please contact us at confreg@purdue.edu.
Purdue University is an equal access/equal opportunity university.

2023 Spink County Winter Soil Health Workshop
2023-02-21 09:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Spink County Fairgrounds, Spink County Fairgrounds, Redfield, SD, 57469, United States
The 2023 Spink County Winter Soil Health Workshop will feature speakers Van Mansheim, David Brandt, and Dennis and Traci Clemens.
Agenda
9:30-10 a.m. – Registration and Exhibitor Booth Expo
10-11 a.m. – Van Mansheim – Bale Grazing
Van Mansheim is from Colome, SD, and he is a SD Soil Health Coalition Board Member. He has been no-till since 2010, winter grazing cover crops since 2014, planting green since 2017, using a roller crimper since 2019, twice over rotational grazing since 2019, and bale grazing since 2020.
11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – David Brandt – Growing Healthy Soils
David Brandt is from Carroll, Ohio. He is known as the Godfather of Regenerative Agriculture. He has been no-till since 1971 and has been planting cover crops since 1978.
12:30-1:15 p.m. – Lunch and Exhibitor Booth Expo
1:15-3:15 p.m. – David Brandt – Growing Healthy Soils
3:15-4 p.m. – Dennis and Traci Clemens – No-till Gardening
Dennis and Traci Clemens switched to no-till in their garden in 2018. They will share how they transitioned to no-till, and how their soils and garden have improved in the last 4 years.
Admission is FREE for current SD Soil Health Coalition members and $25 for non-members (includes 2023 membership).
People with questions about the event or persons requiring special accommodations or materials in an alternate format or language please contact Dennis Clemens at 605-450-0160 or Ivy Latham Pazour at 605-460-2367 at least two days prior to the event. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Turfgrass Producers International Conference & Field Day 2023
2023-02-20 08:00 - 2023-02-22 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Gaylord, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville, TN, 37214, United States
Join TPI at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, on February 20-22, 2023, for the International Education Conference! Registration will open on the TPI Website on November 7th at 9 am.
NEW IN 2023
Introducing the TPI Innovation Series! This session will feature TPI Member Farms sharing their favorite innovative farming practices that contribute to the immense success of their operations. We are kicking off this new series with three short lightning-round presentations to close out our winter education.
CONFERENCE PACKAGE INCLUDES
• Access to All Educational Sessions
• Monday President’s Reception
• Tuesday Lunch
• Tuesday Dinner at the Sponsor Showcase

Heart of America Grazing Conference
2023-02-20 08:00 - 2023-02-21 17:00 UTC | Ferdinand Community Center, 1710 Community Dr, Ferdinand, IN, 47532, United States
Attention LiveStock Graziers
Join the Indiana Forage Council as they host the Heart of America Grazing Conference on February 20-21, 2023.
Forage and grazing expert from across the nation will lead discussion on the latest research in grazing, soil science, soil health and other fantastic topics.
Register today!

National Farm Machinery Show
2023-02-15 09:00 - 2023-02-18 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.

Bi-County Soil Health Workshop
2023-02-15 08:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Purdue Extension-White County, 12 N 25 E, Reynolds, IN, 47980, United States
Climate change is impacting agriculture all around the world. At the 2023 Bi-County Soils Workshop, learn about how climate change is affecting Indiana, the challenges it holds for the future, and how
agriculture can mitigate these challenges by preparing for the future today.
8:30 AM Registration
9 AM “Indiana Climate: Where we’ve been, where we’re at, and where we might be going.” – Beth Hall
10 AM “Building Resilient Soils” – Hans Schmitz
11 AM “Changes in pest management strategies, nutrient management plans, and crop genetics” – Sina Parks
12 PM Adjourn
To register choose any of these options:
Phone – White Co. SWCD (574) 583-7622 x3
Phone – Carroll Co. SWCD (765) 564-4480
Email – shannon.ofarrell@whitecountyin.us
Email – swcdcc@ffni.com
CEU, CCH & PARP available

Southern Cover Crops Conference
2023-02-14 08:00 - 2023-02-15 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Renaissance Baton Rouge, 7000 Bluebonnet Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA, 70810, United States
Two invaluable days of gaining knowledge and forging connections
The Southern Cover Crops Conference will provide farmers, crop consultants, extension agents, and other professionals with the latest information on cover crop management in the southern region
Day 1
Seminars and presentations covering topics related to maximizing the benefits of cover cropping.

Day 2
Presentations continue in the morning. The highlight of day two will take place at Doyle Chambers Central Research Station where demonstrations will showcase best management practices and new cover crop technology.

SoilCon 2023 Washington Soil Health Week
2023-02-14 08:00 - 2023-02-15 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Virtual
The Washington State Soil Health Initiative (WaSHI), with support from Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (WSARE), is happy to announce SoilCon 2023. This free, virtual conference will bring research, extension, and production together to move soil health principles into practice. SoilCon 2023 will be held February 14th & 15th, with sessions running from 8:00am-12:00pm PST each day.
Soil health is trending topic in agricultural production and environmental resilience to climate change, but what does the latest research tell us and how can we put it into practice for regional systems? SoilCon aims to address these questions by explaining what metrics are used when assessing soil health, how these may change by production system and region, and management practices to support a resilient soil system. The topics will be relevant to agriculture or natural resource professionals, producers, consultants, University faculty and students, and interested members of the public.
For more information and to register for SoilCon 2023, visit the event site link. Attendance is free and open to all!
See all speakers
SoilCon Sessions
Day 1

Washington Soil Health Initiative Overview with Molly McIlquham
History of Soil Amendments
Lightning Talks: Round 1
The Role of Carbon in Soil Health: An Ecosystem Perspective
The Role of Carbon in Soil Health: Building and Storing Carbon
Cover Crop Economics with Michael Brady
The Role of Nitrogen in Soil Health: A Microbial Focus with Teal Potter
The Role of Nitrogen in Soil Health: An Amendment Focus with Maren Friesen
Key Takeaways from Day 1

Opening of Day 1

Lightning Talks: Round 2
Producer Perspectives Panel
Sustainable Farms and Fields Update
Academic Roundtable
Lightning Talks: Round 3
Resource Roundup

Sponsors

Washington Soil Health Initiative
Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
WSU Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
Washington Soil Health Initiative

Virtual OR In-person: The Power of Negotiation and Communication: Land Leasing Strategies for Midwestern Ag Women
2023-02-08 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-02-01 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-25 17:30 - 20:30, 2023-01-18 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Los_Angeles)
The Power of Negotiation: Land Leasing Strategies for Midwestern Ag Women is a 4-part extension workshop produced in collaboration between women in agriculture programs in Indiana, Kansas, and Nebraska.

It will focus on the basics of land management, leasing, and conservation for both landlords and tenants.

Each state will host dozens of workshop sites on each date, featuring simulcast keynote speakers, as well as local speakers and activities at each location.

Register Here For In-Person Program
Register Here For Virtual Program

Registration ends on January 13th.

Program Dates: January 18th, 25th, February 1st & 8th
Time: 5:30-8:30 pm
Cost: $50 for in-person participants
$75 for online (virtual) participants
Dinner is included for those participating in-person at a host site.

In-person Locations

City
Building
Address

Auburn
DeKalb County Office Building
215 E 9th Street

Bluffton
Wells County Community Center
1240 4-H Park Road

Boonville
Warrick Co. Historic Courthouse
107 W Locust St., Suite 308

Brookville
Brookville Public Library
919 Main St.

Cayuga
Vermillion County Fairgrounds Community Building
325 E. Maple St.

Charlestown
Clark County Fairgrounds – Community Building
9608 Highway 62

Crawfordsville
Montgomery County 4-H Fairgrounds
400 Parke Ave

Danville
Hendricks County 4-H Fairgrounds
1900 East Main St.

Frankfort
Edward Jones Community Building (Clinton County Fairgrounds)
1701 S. Jackson St.

Huntingburg
Dubois County Fairgrounds Annext Building
4157 S. State Rd 162

Logansport
Cass County Government Building – Bicentennial Room
200 Court Park

Peru
Miami County Fairgrounds Community Building
1029 W. 200 N.

Rensselaer
Jasper County Fairgrounds Community Building
2671 W. Clark St.

Shelbyville
Shelby County Annex II
20 West Polk St., Ste 201

Terre Haute
Vigo County Fairgrounds Banquet Center
3901 S. US Hwy 41

Wantah
Pinney Purdue Ag Center
11402 S. County Line Rd.

Warsaw
Kosciusko County Extension Office
202 W. Main St.

Winchester
Husted Hall in the Best Way Building (Randolph County Fairgrounds)
1885 S. US Hwy 27

For questions or concerns, please contact Jenna Nees at smith535@purdue.edu or 765-653-8411.

Pasa Sustainable Agriculture Conference
2023-02-08 08:00 - 2023-02-11 17:00 UTC | Lancaster County Convention Center, 25 S Queen St, Lancaster, PA, 17603, United States
Cultivate farms and food systems that nourish, heal, and empower. Register now for Pasa Sustainable Agriculture’s 2023 Virtual Conference (January 17–19) and In-Person Conference (February 8–11) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Learn about sustainable farming and food systems with 100+ sessions, connect with farmers and food system changemakers through mixers and meet-ups, and explore what’s new and improved in the sustainable agriculture industry at the conference trade show.
Register at http://pasafarming.org/conference

Southern Region Soil Health Workshop
2023-02-07 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cornerstone Hall, 1500 Rc Morris Dr, Salem, IN, 47167, United States
Trim fertilizer costs without reducing yields with guest speaker Russell Hedrick. You’ll also learn how to manage pests in a soil health system featuring a local farmer panel.

2023 Soil Health Conference
2023-01-24 12:00 - 2023-01-25 17:00 (America/New_York) | Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel, 3200 West Maple Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107, United States
The 2023 Soil Health Conference will be held Jan. 24-25 at the Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls and will feature keynote speakers Dr. Kris Nichols, Rick Clark, and Mitchell Hora.
Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity to learn more about soil health land management practices! In addition to the keynote speakers, this conference will feature breakout sessions, discussion panels, award presentations, demonstrations, vendor booths, student contests, and more! This is a chance to network with experienced sustainable agriculture producers and experts and brainstorm solutions for your land management challenges!
Early registrations are appreciated for planning purposes. Registration for the Soil Health Conference and Annual Meeting is $50 and includes all event materials and meals as well as a free South Dakota Soil Health Coalition membership or membership renewal if so desired.

Midwest Cover Crops Council Annual Meeting
2023-01-23 13:00 - 2023-01-24 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Best Western Plus Ramkota Hotel, 3200 West Maple Street, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107, United States
The Midwest Cover Crops Council’s Annual Meeting will be held in South Dakota for the first time in conjunction with the South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s annual Soil Health Conference. Join us to learn about cover crop research and advancements across the Midwest during our state reports on Monday, January 23, at 1:00 p.m. and continue through Tuesday morning, January 24, with additional updates and working sessions.
The SDSHC Soil Health Conference will begin at 1 p.m. at the same location on Tuesday, Jan. 24, and will end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Attendees must register for the SDSHC Soil Health conference separately. Soil Health Conference registration can be found here.
Student registration for the Midwest Cover Crops Council Annual Meeting is free and includes special sessions designed for graduate students. Students are asked to register their cover crop research poster to present during networking sessions. Posters can be registered here. Students are encouraged to participate in a poster competition, prizes will be announced soon.
The registration cost for non-students is $40. Lunch on Tuesday will be included with registration leading into the SDSHC Soil Health Conference, which will begin at 1 p.m. on Wednesday.

Underground Innovations 2023
2023-01-23 10:00 - 2023-01-24 15:00 (America/New_York) | Bavarian Inn Lodge, 1 Covered Bridge Lane, Frankenmuth, MI, 48734, United States
Featuring information on cover crops, strip-till, no-till, relay cropping, food grade grains, intercropping, new crops, precision technology and new crop markets. Speakers will share how they’ve come to adopt new practices on their farms, how they’ve gotten to this point, and where they are looking to go in the future. Network with producers from across Michigan and beyond to help take ideas home to implement on your own operations.
The $150 fee covers registration and snacks and lunch on Jan 23 and Jan 24 at the Bavarian Inn Lodge. Room block available at Bavarian Inn Lodge; $105/night standard room. Reservations can be made by calling 1-855-652-7200. Please have the group number (13I64S) as reference when calling to get the group rate.
Full agenda coming soon! Speakers include:
~Alison Babb, Empire Malting
~Jon Reese, Indiana farmer
~Claire Smith, Tenera Grains
~Jason Federer, Indiana farmer
~Steve Tait, Michigan farmer
~Wayne Bierlein, Michigan farmer
~Tony Fedewa, with Snider Farms
~Lisa Woodke & Mike Fassezke, Star of the West
~Matt Schwab, Michigan farmer
~Etienne Herrick, Univ. of Michigan
~Christine Johnson, Illinois farmer & Midwest GRIT
~Jenelle Jagmin,Michigan Craft Beverage Council, MDARD
~Alyssa Hartman, Artisan Grain Collaborative

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

No-till on the Plains Winter Conference
2023-01-23 08:00 - 2023-01-25 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Wichita Marriot, 9100 E Corporate Hills Dr, Wichita, KS, 67207, United States
January 23, 2023 to January 25, 2023
Location
The Conference is in Wichita, Kansas, and our host site is the Wichita Marriot. Just minutes off of I-35 and near the airport. Plenty of good shopping and restaurants close by. Register by January 11, 2023 for Early Bird Pricing!

January 23, 2022
Fundamentals Workshop & AIM Workshop

January 24-25, 2022
Winter Conference General Sessions

Indiana Horticultural Conference & Expo
2023-01-23 08:00 - 2023-01-24 17:00 (America/New_York) | Beck Ag Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
The Indiana Horticultural Conference & Expo is a two-day meeting designed to inform vegetable and fruit producers on production practices, pest management, food processing and safety, marketing, and new regulatory requirements. The Conference provides networking opportunities to reacquaint with old friends and business contacts, as well as form new connections. We encourage you to visit the trade show and meet vendors of equipment, seeds, plant protection products, irrigation needs, and other inputs and services that help to make your business successful. Lastly, we encourage you to join the industry organizations most relevant to your operation. These organizations provide a valuable forum to address issues of collective concern to your industry and provide the opportunity to speak with a unified voice. We welcome any suggestions and feedback and look forward to seeing you at the 2023 Indiana Horticultural Conference & Expo. Stephen Meyers, Petrus Langenhoven, Miranda Purcell Co-Chairs, Indiana Horticultural Conference & Expo

Because of the popularity of this workshop, credit card payment is REQUIRED.
Refund and Cancellation Policy: All cancellations are subject to a 12% registration fee + $5 processing fee. NO REFUNDS will be processed after January 16, 2023.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action university. If you require special accommodations to attend this event or have any questions about this event, please email Lori Jolly-Brown – ljollybr@purdue.edu
For registration questions, contact The Education Store at edustore@purdue.edu.

43rd EcoFarm Conference
2023-01-18 08:00 - 2023-01-21 17:00 UTC | Asilomar State Beach and Conference Grounds, 800 Asilomar Ave, Pacific Grove, CA, 93950, United States
State Beach & Conference Grounds, January 18-21, 2023. Four+ days of more than 60 skill-building workshops in English and Spanish, keynotes, pre-conference events, farm tours, seed swaps, tastings, networking, and expo! Managing Editor Matthew Wheeland will speak during the Media Matters: A New Lens on Food & Farming Reporting workshop. Learn more and register

National No-Tillage Conference 2023
2023-01-10 08:00 - 2023-01-13 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Regency St. Louis Arch, 315 Chestnut St, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
For more than a 3 decades, the National No-Tillage Conference has been providing the practical tips and information farmers need to run a more successful and profitable no-till operation. In our 31st year, we’re ready to do it again at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Arch Hotel in St. Louis, Mo., January 10-13, 2023.
Don’t miss an energetic 4 days of nonstop learning from leading no-tillers, agronomists, researchers and other no-till experts sharing innovative ideas that can help you get the most out of your no-till farming system.
This 31st annual conference offers a mix of thought-provoking General Sessions, expert-led No-Till Classrooms, collaborative No-Till Roundtables and insightful special workshops. Plus, valuable pesticide recertification and Certified Crop Advisor credits are available to qualifying attendees.
Just as important is the opportunity for you to profit from unlimited hallway networking with the most innovative and forward-thinking minds in no-till during this January event that kicks off the 2023 crop production season. Don’t miss out!
View the full agenda

Indiana Soil & Water Conservation Districts 2023 Annual Conference
2023-01-08 15:00 - 2023-01-10 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Westin Indianapolis, 241 W Washington St, Indianapolis, IN, 46204, United States
The Indiana Soil & Water Conservation Districts coordinates efforts with resource conservation organizations from across the state. Watershed organizations, public agencies, and private landowners and managers are all part of our partnership.
Soil health and water quality are not something the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts takes lightly.
The results of good soil and water stewardship are critical not only for today, but for generations to come, so we can provide food for the world’s population.
Together with Indiana’s 92 county Soil and Water Conservation Districts and almost 400 volunteers statewide, we work to coordinate technical, financial, and other forms of assistance from available sources (public and private, local, state and federal) in an effort to develop locally-driven solutions to natural resource concerns.
When it comes to protecting our soils, Indiana’s Soil and Water Conservation Districts are on the job.
Indiana Soil & Water Conservation District Annual Conference Agenda
(Meet with Exhibitors and View District Showcase Displays, Monday 8 am to 5 pm and Tuesday 8 am to 12 pm)
Sunday, January 8

State Soil Conservation Board Meeting (3 pm – 5 pm)
New Supervisor Training (5 pm – 6 pm)
Meet & Greet with Keynote Speaker, Michelle Miller (7:30 pm)

Monday, January 9

Breakfast (7:30 am)
Opening Session (9 am)
Breakout Session #1 (11 am)
Lunch (12 pm)
Breakout Session #2 (1:30 pm)
Roundtable Sessions (3 pm)
SWCD Region Meetings including Election of IASWCD Board members (4 pm)
SWCD Resolutions Review & Legislative Breakfast Updates (5 pm)
Dinner on your own
Welcome Reception and Game Night (7:30 pm)

Tuesday, January 10

Legislative Breakfast (7:30 am)
IASWCD Business Meeting (9 am)
Breakout Session #3 (9 am)
Breakout Session #4 (11 am)
Awards Luncheon (12 pm) (closing of conference)

2023 American Forage & Grassland Council Annual Conference
2023-01-08 08:00 - 2023-01-11 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Marriott and Benton County Convention Center, 301 W 5th St, Winston-Salem, NC, 27101, United States
AFGC is an international organization made up of 22 affiliate councils in the United States with over 2,500 members. Our primary objective is to promote the profitable production and sustainable utilization of quality forage and grasslands and are dedicated to advancing the use of forage as a prime feed resource. Our members represent the academic community, producers, private industry, institutes and foundations. Together, they unite in a common cause to promote and develop the forage industry.

Organic Grains Conference
2023-01-04 08:00 - 2023-01-05 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Founders Hall at Sauder Village campus, 22611 State Route 2, Archbold, OH, 43502, United States
On January 4-5, 2023, the Northwest Ohio Organic Grains Conference will be held in Archbold, Ohio. This new event is geographically positioned in the tri-state region (Ohio, Indiana, and Michigan) and is intended for current, transitioning and new-to organic grain farmers; crop consultants; agency personnel; and input suppliers. The event venue will be at Founders Hall at Sauder Village campus. Keynote speakers for the event will be Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University, and Lea Vereecke, Rodale Institute, who will present both days along with selected organic farmers, crop consultants, and university personnel.
The event will begin on Wednesday, January 4th at 1 pm with sessions focused on the existing/advanced organic grain grower that include the following topics and speakers:

OSU Organic Corn and Sunflower Trials – Osler Ortez, OSU Extension
No-till Organic Soybeans – Léa Vereecke, Rodale Institute
Why Canola, Sunflowers, and Alfalfa are in my Rotation– Steve Turnow, farmer
Soil Health in Organic Grains – Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University
Farmer Panel: Future of Organic Grains – Dave Shively, Angela Schriver, Lou Kozma, Jim Jacobs

On Thursday, January 5th from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm sessions will be focused specifically on new and transitioning farmers and will include these topics and speakers:

Soil Biology and Nutrient Cycling in Organic Grains – Dani Kusner, Organic Consultant
Integrating Steel & Ecology for Better Weed Mgmt – Joel Gruver, Western Illinois University
Importance of Crop Rotation – Léa Vereecke, Rodale Institute
Lunch with Farmer Roundtable
Organic Transition Process (and paperwork) – Julia Barton, OEFFA
Farmer Panel: Getting N to Your Organic Grains- Levi Haselman, Scott Myers

Grain Buyer Panel: Marketing Options for Organic Grains
A Review of the 2023 Organic Corn & Soybean Enterprise Budgets – Eric Richer, OSU Extension

While each day is specific to advanced or transitioning farmers, respectively, it is strongly encouraged to attend both days of the conference. The event will have numerous exhibitor-sponsors as well as networking time built into the schedule. If you are interested in being a conference sponsor, click here for sponsorship information.
Early Bird registration is $90 for both days ($60 for a single day) and due by December 9th, 2022. After December 9th, registration increases to $120 for both days ($80 for a single day). Student (high school and college) Early Bird rates are $60 for both days ($40 for a single day). After December 9th, student rate increases to $90 for both days ($60 for a single day). Registration is online only through this registration link (coming soon). Registration is open to anyone. There will be no virtual option available for the conference. Registration to the conference includes dinner on the first day and lunch on the second day as well as all conference materials.
For those staying overnight, Sauder Heritage Inn is the conference hotel and rooms are blocked under “Grains”. Rooms are available until December 9th, 2022. Hotel stay includes a hot breakfast. Book directly by calling (800) 590-9755.
Questions related to this event can be directed to Eric Richer, OSU Extension, richer.5@osu.edu and/or Maddie Newcomb Newcomb.84@osu.edu or by calling 419-337-9210.

Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo 2022
2022-12-13 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Grand Park Sports Campus, 19000 Grand Park Blvd, Westfield, IN, 46074, United States
The Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo has a tradition of practical and engaging free seminars. For the 2022 event, that will take place December 13-15 at Grand Park in Westfield, IN, the focus will be the future. Tuesday and Thursday will feature looks at the technology and issues that farmers will face in the coming decade. Kicking off the seminar program on Tuesday at 10am will be Intelinair an automated crop intelligence company, headquartered in Indiana, that leverages AI and machine learning to model crop performance and identify problems enabling farmers to make improved decisions. The Tuesday program will also feature National Known Ag Tech expert Chad Colby with a preview of advances in drone and precision farming technology. Todd Janzen with Indiana Ag Law will present a program on Green Energy and how the development of this alternative energy source will impact agriculture in the coming decade.
Free Breakfast Programs
On Tuesday and Wednesday, those who come to the Expo bright and early can enjoy FREE breakfast and gain useful information!
Tuesday: Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance will present ‘Movin’ the Pile’ by Steve Howell beginning at 8:30am. Free breakfast is included for the first 150 attendees, so arrive early.
Wednesday: At 8:30am, Unbridled Wealth will discuss the importance of having a smart financial strategy. If you’re still farming successfully today, that means you have had to change the way you farm, but have you changed the way you finance it? It may be time to upgrade your financial strategy to be as smart as your tractors & equipment! The first 100 to attend will receive free breakfast, so arrive early.
Indiana Farm Equipment and Technology Expo 2022 Schedule

Date/time
Topic

12/13-8:30am
Free Breakfast Program

12/13-10am
Automated Crop Intelligence

12/13-11am
Drones, Robots, and Precision Farming

12/13-12pm
Farming with Green Energy

12/13-1pm
Financing the Farm

12/14-8:30am
Free Breakfast Program

12/14-10am
Economic Outlook

12/14-11am
Market Outlook

12/14-12pm
Weather Outlook

12/14-12:30pm
Technology Outlook

12/15-9am
Ag Career Fair

12/15-9:30am
Drones, Robots, and Precision farming

12/15-10am
Crop Chat Podcast

12/15-11am
Land Ownership Issues for Women

12/15-12pm
Financing the Farm

12/15-1pm
Soil Health Podcast

See the full sponsor list here

Purdue Pesticide Program Clinton County Soil Health Event
2022-12-12 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Clinton County Fairgrounds, 1701 S. Jackson Street, Frankfort, IN, 46041, United States
Don’t miss the Purdue Pesticide Program event in Clinton County, where you’ll learn: Anhydrous Ammonia Safety; Enhancing Cover Crops Mixes and Nutrient Availability; Fertilizer Application Regulations
Purdue Pesticide Programming With An Impact

A Nationally Respected Pesticide Applicator Training Program

An Advocate for Educating Diverse Groups

A Source of Innovative Educational Materials

A Place to Go for Information That Clients Can Use

A Program that Prepares Applicants for Dynamic Careers in Pest Management

Purdue Pesticide Program Newton County Soil Health Event
2022-12-08 08:30 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Newton County Government Center, 4117 S 240 W, Morocco, IN, 47963, United States
Don’t miss the Purdue Pesticide Program event in Newton County, where you’ll learn: Insect Identification and Management; Cover Crops and Pesticide Use; Soil Health and Fertility; Pollinator Protection
Purdue Pesticide Programming With An Impact

A Nationally Respected Pesticide Applicator Training Program

An Advocate for Educating Diverse Groups

A Source of Innovative Educational Materials

A Place to Go for Information That Clients Can Use

A Program that Prepares Applicants for Dynamic Careers in Pest Management

Ohio No-Till Conference 2022
2022-12-07 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Der Dutchman Restaurant, 445 S Jefferson, Plain City, OH, 43064, United States
The Ohio No-Till Conference will be Wednesday, December 7, at Der Dutchman Restaurant, 445 South Jefferson (US Route 42), Plain City.
You probably know about the successful efforts to improve the water quality in the Chesapeake Bay. Farmers in that watershed use cover crops on about 70 percent of the cropland. And farmers played a main role in setting the “rules.”
Bill Chain, a former dairy farmer, is the Director and Pennsylvania Ag Program Manager of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, will be our opening speaker. He will emphasize the role of farmers in finalizing the standards. Ohio farmers need to have a major role in planning the solutions for Phosphorus in Lake Erie (and Nitrogen flowing down the Ohio River to the Gulf of Mexico).
As Bill Chain states, “In Pennsylvania and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed the importance of farmers at the decision-making table has been critical in developing strategy and identifying solutions that meet the farmers economic viability needs. No-till and cover crops play a large role in managing soil health, a system that keeps nutrients, topsoil, and water on the farm and out of the creek.”
This presentation will be followed by an all-star panel that will answer your questions and concerns.
The rest of the program has a great variety of speakers and topics. Alyssa Essman, a visiting professor at OSU, will list risks associated with herbicide carryover for cover crops. Mike Estadt, OSU Extension, will help answer the question, “Are You Ready for the Carbon Market?” Jim Hoorman, Hoorman Soil Health Services, will describe how fulvic and humic acid enhances micronutrient uptake. Vinayak Shedekar, OSU Ag. Engineer, will describe results of a review of no-till research articles. (Are you guessing that continuous no-till with cover crops is better than one year of no-till without cover crops?) Ann Brandt, Walnut Creek Seeds, will discuss “Pure Live Seed Requirements for NRCS cover crop payment.” Often farmers are surprised that an NRCS payment for 40 pounds of pure live seed (PLS) means they have to buy ~60 to 80 pounds.
The Ohio No-till Council presents awards in three categories. Tim Norris of Knox County will receive the Outstanding No-till Farmer Award. Three organizations, American Farmland Trust, Ohio Soybean Council, and Ohio Corn Marketing Program will be recognized for their support of no-till and soil health.
The program will start at 9:00 a.m. and end about 4:00 p.m. Breaks and the famous Der Dutchman buffet lunch are included.
Advance registration will be $50.00 (by Dec. 2); or $70.00 at the door.
Register online at: OhioNoTillCouncil.com, or send a check (payable to Ohio No-Till Council) to: Bret Margraf, Seneca Cons. District , 3140 South S.R. 100 Suite D, Tiffin, OH 44883.

ASTA's CSS & Seed Expo 2022
2022-12-05 08:00 - 2022-12-08 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Hyatt Regency Chicago – River Side, Hyatt Regency Chicago, Chicago, IL, United States
Don’t miss a very special year for the Seed Expo – the last year in Chicago, where our trade show was originally born! We are excited to bring our ASTA members and friends together in our traditional home, one last time, before our event moves to Orlando for 2023 and beyond.
The time has come to begin securing exhibit space for Seed Expo 2022. We have a new layout this year, which maintains our “villages” concept but also allows for a centralized show footprint and flexibility for exhibitors who have specific needs for their placement.
