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Challenges & Opportunities of Cover Crops
2025-02-27 07:30 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | North Webster Community Center, 301 N Main St, North Webster, IN, 46555, United States
Challenges & Opportunities of Cover Crops, No-Till, and Nutrient Management
FEATURED SPEAKERS:

Derek Thompson, DeKalb County NRCS
Marc Eads, Indiana Wildlife Federation

This will be a farmer roundtable event, presented by The Watershed Foundation, Kosciusko and Whitley County Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
Info & Registration:
Register by February 18 at: tinyurl.com/Farmer-Breakfast-25
Printable Postcard: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/1/folders/1OA8cdXIbAjA4FGiG_nOwODFVPeBs0rqC
Questions? admin@watershedfoundation.org (574) 834-3242

Sand County Foundation: Growing the Farmer-Led Model
2025-02-27 09:00 - 2025-02-28 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Starved Rock State Park, One Lodge Ln, Oglesby, IL, 61348, United States
Do you coordinate or support efforts to improve water quality in an agricultural watershed in the Midwest?
Please join us for Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds, February 27-28 in Oglesby, Illinois.

GROWING THE ‘FARMER-LED’ MODEL
This year’s theme emphasizes our commitment to recognizing farmers as vital partners and leaders in their watersheds. Presentations and discussions will focus on farmer leadership, with case studies on outreach, demonstrations, and incentives developed at the local watershed scale.

The event will take place at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center from 9am-5pm Thursday, February 27th, and 8am-Noon Friday, February 28th. Please note that registration is limited to 100 participants. Meals will be provided, including a group dinner Thursday evening. Attendees are also invited to join a free social gathering Wednesday evening (February 26th) before the event.

AGENDA:
We will have an engaging agenda of presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and ample time for networking.
Featured presentations include:

Regenerative Leadership: Principles for Navigating Your Toughest Challenges – Ryan Erisman, Odyssey Collaborations, LLC
The Evolution of Wisconsin’s Producer-Led Program – Dani Heisler, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection

Case study presentations from farmer-led efforts across the Midwest, including:

Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil and Healthy Water (Wisconsin)
Dubuque County Farmer-to-Farmer (Iowa)
Farmers for Lake Country (Wisconsin)
Hill Country Watershed Alliance (Wisconsin)
Jo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition (Illinois)And more to come! A full agenda will be posted in January.

REGISTRATION DISCOUNT:
Get a $25 discount on your registration by joining The Confluence for Watershed Leaders, an online digital platform for watershed leaders to connect with peers, seek and share advice and opportunities, and be part of something bigger. To join The Confluence, click here, create a profile, and find the promo code in the Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds listing in the Events tab.
BOOK YOUR ROOM AT THE STARVED ROCK LODGE:
Call the Reservations line at 1 (815) 667-4211 Ext. 0 and reference Sand County Foundation block ID#22417 to book your room at the discount rate.

BECOME A SPONSOR:
Receive recognition for your business and complimentary registration. Click here for sponsorship information!
QUESTIONS?
For inquiries about registration or lodging, contact Liina Keerd at Lkeerd@sandcountyfoundation.org or 608-215-3804. Please leave a detailed voicemail with the best number to reach you.
For inquiries about the agenda or sponsorships, contact Haleigh Summers, Ph.D., at hsummers@sandcountyfoundation.org or 217-722-3693.

Cover Crop Breakfast, Booneville, IN
2025-03-04 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Warrick County 4H Center and Fairgrounds, 133 County Rd 100 N, Boonville, IN, 47601, United States
The first of 2 identical workshops on March 4th and 6th. Please choose whichever location suits you best!
Call (812) 897-2840 ext 3 to register for the March 4th Booneville Breakfast.
7:00- 7:30 Registration
8:00 Breakfast
8:15-8:30 partner Updates
8:30 -9:15 Pat Bitner “Rooted in Sustainability”
9:15-9:30 Break
9:30-9:50 Morgan Oberly “Raptor Perches for Rodent Control”
9:50 – 10:45 Farmer Panel
RSVP by February 25th

Pay Dirt 2025 - Goshen, Indiana
2025-03-04 08:00 - 2025-03-05 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 17746 County Rd 34, 17746 County Rd 34, Goshen, IN, 46528, United States
Pay Dirt 2025 is a two-day forum in Elkhart County that brings together professionals from diverse trades in the agricultural and stormwater industries—what we like to call “where cultivation and construction meet.” This year’s event will feature concurrent sessions with both local and nationally recognized industry “Think Tank Junkies” who are spearheading innovations for the next fifty years to enhance water quality of life in Elkhart County and beyond.
We’re thrilled to announce that Phillip Anderson, CEO and Chief ReThinker at ReThink!, will be moderating the entire event, bringing his unique “doing outside the box” perspective to our discussions.
We remain committed to showcasing groundbreaking products and services to boost your operational efficiency. And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Pay Dirt event without the beloved food and refreshments our attendees look forward to. Join us on March 4th and 5th for Pay Dirt 2025!
Registration: https://www.elkcoswcd.org/pay-dirt/registration/
Schedule: https://www.elkcoswcd.org/pay-dirt/schedule/
Speakers: https://www.elkcoswcd.org/pay-dirt/speakers/

Women and the Land Spotlight on Conservation; Aledo, IL
2025-03-04 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Aledo Fire Department, 211 SE 3rd St, Aledo, IL, 61231, United States
More info / register
This program will focus on how good conservation practices benefit the environment and improve the value of your farming operation. Join us for an educational day learning about conservation practices to keep nutrients on your farm and the cost-sharing opportunities available in your area. Farm financial documents can be used as a decision-making tool when considering various management opportunities. Attendees will learn how to conduct a basic financial analysis using a few simple documents from your farm.

March 4, 2025, from 9 am – 2 pm
Aledo Fire Station, 211 SE 3rd St, Aledo, IL 61231
Topics will include:

Overview of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy
Conservation Practices that Can Save Your Nutrients
A walk-through of Applying for Cost Sharing Programs with your local Soil and Water District
The Cost of Conservation
Lunch Provided
Using Farm Financial Documents to Make Tough Decisions (Materials approved by Annie’s Project)
Illinois Extension and Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership resources

This event is a collaboration between University of Illinois Extension and Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District. Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation is an Annie’s Project-Inspired Event. Annie’s Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational programs designed to strengthen women’s roles in modern agricultural enterprises. Annie’s Project’s mission is to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks, and resources.

Cover Crop Cocktail Hour Registration
2025-03-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Hello!
Thank you to those who filled out our survey earlier this month. I’m excited to extend an invitation to our bi-weekly virtual gathering, the CTIC’s Cover Crop Cocktail Hour, commencing on February 4th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Central Time. This event, specifically tailored for farmers in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, is an excellent opportunity to delve into discussions about the crucial role cover crops play in our farming operations. Expect engaging guest speakers, breakout rooms, and networking opportunities to share insights and foster connections within the farming community.
Event Dates:

February 4th, 2025

February 18th, 2025

March 4th, 2025

March 18th, 2025

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

Cover Crop Breakfast, Evansville, IN
2025-03-06 07:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Armstrong Recreational Center, 15849 Big Cynthiana Rd, Evansville, IN, 47720, United States
The second of 2 identical workshops on March 4th and 6th. Please choose whichever location suits you best!
Call (812) 838-4191 ext 3 to register for the March 6th Evansville Breakfast.
7:00- 7:30 Registration
8:00 Breakfast
8:15-8:30 partner Updates
8:30 -9:15 Pat Bitner “Rooted in Sustainability”
9:15-9:30 Break
9:30-9:50 Morgan Oberly “Raptor Perches for Rodent Control”
9:50 – 10:45 Farmer Panel
RSVP by February 25th

Annual Ripley County No-Till Breakfast, Holton, IN
2025-03-06 08:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | Hopewell Baptist Church, 2319 N County Rd 850 W, Holton, IN, 47023, United States
Annual Ripley County No-Till Breakfast
March 6, 2025
Breakfast 8AM
Speaker 9AM
Hopewell Baptist Church
2319 N County Road 850 W
Holton, IN
Speakers:
-Rodney Rulon, Rulon Enterprises
-David Osborne, Purdue Extension-Ripley County
Topics:
-A common sense approach to conservation
-Making Cover Crops and No-Till Work in this Economy
-PARP Credits
Breakfast Catered by Erin Buchanan
For accommodations and/or to register call 812-689-6410 ext. 3

2025 Specialty Crop Production Workshop on Soil Health
2025-03-06 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | N.C. Cooperative Extension, Haywood County Center, 589 Raccoon Road, Waynesville, NC, 28786, United States
This workshop will focus on soil health and will be beneficial for those impacted by the storm and for those wanting to improve their overall soil health in the future. The workshop will feature presentations on soil remediation after the storm, whole farm and crop insurance , cover crops, and biochar.
Registration is at 8:30 am.
Lunch is included with registration.
The workshop will conclude around 2 pm.
Complete schedule to come…..

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, N.C. Cooperative Extension will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Please direct accommodation requests to: Rachel Douglas, rachel_douglas@ncsu.edu or 828-456-3575. Requests can be served more effectively if notice is provided at least 10 days before the event.

Book Reading of Erosion: Virtual - How Hugh Bennett Saved America’s Soil and Ended the Dust Bowl
2025-03-06 10:30 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
More info / register
Learn about the importance of soil with this non fiction story centering on Hugh Bennett, the Father of Soil. This is a virtual event that the public and school classrooms are encouraged to attend. This book reading is approximately 10 minutes long.
Hosted by Kendall County Soil & Water Conservation District

4th Annual Soil Health Workshop, Paoli, IN
2025-03-06 16:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Orange County Community Center, 1075 Sandy Hook Rd Ste 2, Paoli, IN, 47454, United States
4th Annual Soil Health Workshop
EVENT DETAILS:
March 6th, 2025
Registration 4:00 PM
Event time: 4:45-8:00 PM
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY CENTER
1075 SANDY HOOK RD STE2, PAOLI, IN
Join us for a FREE informative workshop about soil health basics and how they relate to your farming operation, the benefits of cover crops, no-till, and more!
PARP CREDITS, CCA CEU’S, & CAT 14 ARE AVAILABLE!
While it is free to attend, please register by contacting the OCSWCD at (812)723-3311 ext. 3 or by email atOrangeSWCD@gmail.com. RSVPs due by Monday, February 24th.

Indiana Forage Council Annual Meeting, Greensburg, IN
2025-03-06 16:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | The Branch Gathering Place + Coffee House, 113 N Broadway St, Greensburg, IN, 47240, United States
Indiana Forage Council Annual Meeting
Thursday, March 6, 2025
The Branch Gathering Place
113 N Broadway St
Greensburg, IN47240
4:00 PM IFC Business meeting
5:45 PM Dinner
6:45-8:30 PM Awards Ceremony, Roots so Deep Viewing & Discussion
$20 to be paid at the door for meal
REGISTER BY FEBRUARY 27 to: Decatur County Extension Office 812-663-8388 orallen484@purdue.edu

Soil Health Grain Seminar; Columbus, WI
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-11 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Roche Farms Inc, N 3432 County Rd BB, Columbus, WI, 53925, United States
More info / register
Ozaukee County and Dodge County farmers and partners are happy to host renowned speakers Ray Archuleta and Russell Hedricks!
This event will be a two-day class with an option for dairy or grain focus, depending on your preference and location.
The event includes:
Advanced soil health knowledge
Small group setting for in depth discussions
3 inclusive meals and evening social!
Wealth of Knowledge
Experience a smaller group dynamic for more focused discussions depending on your topic interest! Discussion will include advanced soil health biology in grain and dairy operations.
Delicious Food & Comradery
Enjoy a delectable spread of food and refreshments throughout the event, as well as meaningful conversations with other farmers throughout WI!

Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference, Ada, OH
2025-03-11 08:00 - 2025-03-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | Dial-Roberson Stadium, 525 S Main St, Ada, OH, 45810, United States
Register
CTTC will be March 11-12, 2025, (Tuesday-Wednesday) at Ohio Northern University, Ada, Ohio. Connect with other great farmers and CCAs, experience new ideas, and increase your net income.
Our theme is “Getting More from Less.” Cutting costs is key following a year where corn and soybean yields were reduced for many farmers. And crop prices are barely breakeven. We don’t know what the weather will be in 2025, but commodity prices are projected to stay low.
Jeff Duling, Putnam County, will discuss how he works with Mother Nature to increase yields with no-till and cover crops. Part of his farmland is Paulding clay, considered the worst soil in NW Ohio. He has increased corn yields on it by 50 to 75 Bu/ac.
Connor Sible, Asst. Professor, U. of Illinois, will share his research on various methods of “Managing Residue (from high-yielding corn): Mechanical, Chemical, and Biological.” He is sponsored by Calmer Corn Heads.
Rob Myers, U. of Missouri, will speak on Regenerative Agriculture.
Other main speakers, including the keynote presenter, will be announced soon. With about 60 speakers total, CTTC gives plenty of opportunities to gain valuable information. Typically, we have 25 OSU Extension Educators and campus Faculty on the program.
The opening General Session will start at 8:30, March 11. Master Farmer Awards and the Ohio CCA of the Year will be announced.
Four concurrent sessions will begin at 10:00 a.m. The Tuesday sessions include: Soil Health, Cover Crops and No-till; Nutrient Management; Agronomic Crop Management; and Precision Ag & Technology.
The four sessions on Wednesday will begin at 8:30, and end about 4:30. Sessions include: Soil Health, Cover Crops and No-till; Crop Management; Water Quality; and Regenerative Agriculture.
Take advantage of the opportunity to discuss one-on-one with speakers, exhibitors, sponsors, and other participants. Bring a friend and/or family members.
Registration
Registration will be a flat rate $100. Click HERE to register online or print a mail-in registration form as attached with payment. (Registration after February 25, or on-site, will be $150.)
If you are planning to stay overnight, take advantage of available but limited rooms at discounted rates at “The Inn “at the Ohio Northern University. To avail of this promo, visit this LINK. (When reserving, mention CTTC)

Virtual - The Science of Soil Carbon
2025-03-11 11:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join NRCS in our upcoming National Cooperative Soil Survey (NCSS) Partners Seminar! Tuesday, March 11, 2025 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. CST
Join us as we dig deep into the science of soil carbon! We’ll unpack the concept of soil carbon sequestration and learn what’s happening at a molecular level, hear ab out innovations in measuring carbon in the lab, and learn how we go from field soil sampling to quantifying carbon storage across landscapes.
Speakers:
• Dr. Katy Dynarski, Research Soil Scientist, NRCS-SPSD
• Dr. Tiffany Carter, Assistant National Leader Research, NRCS-SPSD
• Dr. Jonathan Maynard, Research Soil Scientist, NRCS-SPSD
• Dr. Derek Pierson, Research Soil Scientist, USFS-Rocky Mtn Station
Host: Cory Owens, CPSS, National Resource Soil Scientist for Partners Training
This is a virtual live seminar hosted through MS Teams. This seminar will be recorded and posted to the SPSD YouTube.
Registration Details:
Follow this Registration Link to sign-up. You must register to attend.
USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.
NCSS Partners Seminars

Soil Health Dairy Seminar; Port Washington, WI
2025-03-12 08:00 - 2025-03-13 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lepanto Banquet Hall & Catering, 350 E Seven Hills Rd, Port Washington, WI, 53074, United States

Farming for the Future, Lawrence, MI
2025-03-12 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Van Buren Intermediate School District Administration Building / Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI, 49064, United States
FREE EVENT- LUNCH INCLUDED
Farming for the Future offers an opportunity for farmers and ag professionals to come together to learn and discuss how conservation practices on farmland can improve productivity, profit, and our natural resources.
Creating Optimism & Profit on the Farm Featuring Keynote Speaker Jeremy Sweeten,“Understanding Ag”
Register Online at https://tinyurl.com/FFF2025
Breakout Sessions:
Grain:

Slugs in High Residue Systems
John Tooker, Penn State University
Managing Low Profitability Zones on the Farm
Jason Stegink, Wide Angle Agriculture
Farmer Perspective: Profitable Conservation Marc Hasenick, Hasenick Farms

Perennial:

Managing Invasives on Your Farm and Forest Abbie Bristol, VBCD
Regenerative Agfor Specialty CropsJeremy Sweeten, Understanding Ag
Converting Unproductive Ground into Pollinator Habitat Brook Wilke, KBS LTAR

Livestock:

Grass -FinishingLivestock Jeremy Sweeten,
Understanding Ag
Diversified Markets & Sheep RotationalGrazing
Kalli & Matt Hensley, Hoddinott Acres Farms
Starting from Scratch: A Grass-Fed BeefJourney Bob and Rob Egly, Egly Land and cattle

9:00 am – 3:00 pm, March 12, 2025, Register online: Vanburencd.org/FFF-2025
Questions? Call 269-657-4030 x3093

Resilient Ag Summit, West Lafayette, IN
2025-03-13 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
Register
Resilient, regenerative and sustainable agriculture are all terms that are increasingly common in agriculture. How to implement proven practices effectively and profitably is a focus of this summit, as well as listening sessions to explore where Purdue applied research directions should go.
We are thrilled to extend the invitation to this inaugural event featuring a range of speakers including industry representatives, university researchers, farmer success stories and more from a variety of disciplines.
The goal of the day is to outline what resilient/regenerative/sustainable agricultural practices are working on farms, and how you can use these practices and programs on your own operation.
This event is sponsored by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Association.
PARP and CEU credits will be available.
Please Register if you will be in attendance. Registration will close March 1st at 5:00 PM.

2025 Annual Ryegrass Field Day, Murray KY
2025-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Paschall AG Operations, 1434 Billy Paschall Rd, Murray, KY, 42071, United States
More information
Field Day highlights

Presentations from Murdock and Karathanasis, who collaborated on lab, greenhouse and field research to document fragipan remediation, with John Murphy presenting on improving production potential
Yield comparisons showcasing the significant advantages of deeper and healthier soils
Producer panel featuring several farmers who have successfully managed fragipan breakdown. They will share best practices, give tips on controlling cover crop volunteers and discuss cost-benefit considerations
Q&A session with the researchers and farmers to ensure attendees leave with a practical “recipe” for implementing these methods on their own operations

“This is a chance for farmers to dig into the soil, talk to those who’ve had success,” Murdock said. “We will have on-farm soil pits where producers can see the difference between treated and untreated land and hear firsthand from farmers who have transformed shallow, unproductive fields into deep, high-yielding soils. It’s one thing to read about in a report — it’s another to stand in a field where fragipan used to be a problem and see how much better the crops are growing.”
The field day is free and open to the public.
The event will start at 9 a.m. CT March 13 at Paschall Ag Operations, 1434 Billy Paschall Rd., in Murray, Kentucky. To reserve a spot or learn more, please contact Matt Chadwick at the Calloway County Extension Office, 270-753-1452, or email matthew.chadwick@uky.edu.

Empowering Soybean Producers: Harnessing Climate Tools Purdue on the Farm, Indianapolis
2025-03-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Indiana Soybean Alliance, 8425 Keystone Crossing #200, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
The United Soybean Board, in collaboration with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) and Purdue on the Farm, invites you to a subregional workshop focused on leveraging climate data for improved soybean production and to learn about Purdue on the Farm opportunities.
Date :Friday, March 14, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM (Registration), 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
Location: Indiana Soybean Alliance, 8425 Keystone Crossing #200, Indianapolis, IN 46240
What you’ll be doing:

Learn about climate decision support tools
Share ideas about ag climate tool dashboard
Assess soybean production decision needs
Learn about Purdue on the Farm
2024 Purdue on the Farm findings
Research Opportunities for 2025

Your expertise in row crop production is valuable for this initiative. Join us to contribute to the development of climate-informed agricultural tools and learn about participation in the Purdue on the Farm program.
How to Participate:
Registration is free but required for planning purposes. Receive a $350 honorarium, available to the first 25 registered participants, to offset travel costs and time investment. Meals are included.
Register by March 7, 2025: https://bit.ly/USB-Indianapolis

Soil Con 2025
2025-03-18 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Oakwood Event Center, 849 E Lake View Rd, Syracuse, IN, 46567, United States
BringingSoil Health to You: Soil-Con: March 18, 2025
ByTashina Lahr-Manifold, SWCD Soil Health Specialist
Soil-Con 2025 will be held March 18, at the Oakwood EventCenter, Syracuse. This free conference is designed as a working meeting to explore the connections within soil health, soil fertility, ecological risk of pest management strategies, and developing long-term solutions for soil health. This all-day event will have three specialized speakers from across the U.S. coming to Kosciusko County!
The keynote address, Building Soil Health by Managing SoilFertility will be provided by Neal Kinsey, Kinsey Agricultural Services. Kinsey will talk about basic fertility management and how it can be used to improve soil health. Kinsey argues that you cannot have a functioning soil healthsystem, without balanced soils. Kinsey’s talk will focus on the positive effects of correcting soil fertility as part of management on farms. Kinsey will have local soil sample results and will share how he would suggest correcting these soils for optimal production. If you would be interested in analyzing your micronutrient balance, the district has funds available to help you sample your soil.
John Tooker, Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Entomology at The Pennsylvania State University will be presenting on the Relationships of Pests and Predators. His research group studies relationships among plants, invertebrate herbivores, and natural enemies to understand factors that regulate populations of herbivorous insects and slugs. The long-term goal of his research is to exploit ecological interactions for sustainable insect pest management.
RJ Rant will discuss the key principles of soil health management strategies that can improve nitrogen use on the farm through C: N ratios. You will learn how to grow your soil, feed your plants, and analyze nitrogen use in relation to carbon in the soil. RJ Rant is the owner of Terraform Ag and Nutrilink Biosystems. After graduating from Kalamazoo College, he took over management of his family’s blueberry farm and transitioned it to USDA Organic status. During this process he found that the products he needed to address his soil and plant needs did not exist, so he decided to create his own. Since then, he has been consulting for farmers across the country and designing products to meet the unique needs of their soils.
This event is free to attend. Registration is required. Please call the office (574-267-7445 ext. 3.) or visit our website(https://www.kosciuskoswcd.org/soil-con-2025) to reserve your seat.

Virtual: Cover Crop Summit
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-20 16:30 (America/New_York)
The National Cover Crop Summitreturns March 18-20 withanother can’t-miss lineup of today’s most successful cover crop adopters,researchers and agronomists sharing their best seeding strategies, grazing andfeeding tips, variety selection secrets and more.
Signup today to attend this 100% FREE ONLINE EVENT. Requiring no travel expense ortime away from the office or farm, you will be able to participate from thecomfort of your own office through a series of free online presentation videosdelivering practical tips and information on managing cover crops to improvesoil health, protect the environment and enhance on-farm profitability. Sign upfor free today!
LEARNMORE AND REGISTER FOR FREE!

Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit; Willmar, MN
2025-03-19 08:00 - 2025-03-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Willmar Convention Center, 2104 US-12, Willmar, MN, 56201, United States
More information / registration
Sustainable Farming Association’s 2025 Summit will bring together leading experts in grazing and livestock integration into cropping systems. Choose from breakout topics such as virtual fencing, winter grazing, small ruminants, new NRCS EQIP opportunities, and more. You’ll also hear from inspiring keynote speakers, including farmers from Canada who are proving that regenerative farming and ranching can be profitable.

Put Your Crop Top On: A Field Day Devoted to Keeping Soils Healthy, Tipton, IN
2025-03-19 09:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 464 IN-19, 464 IN-19, Tipton, IN, 46072, United States
Register here.
Join us at AG Tebbe Farms Inc for a great day of learning and networking. Lunch will be provided.
Free event. Topics Include – Soil Biology, Chicken Litter: Is It Worth It, Biochar,and Nitrogen Producing Cover Crops
PARP/CCH/CEU Credits$10

Virtual: MCCC Terminating cover crops and planning for unexpected weather
2025-03-19 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago)
Join the Midwest Cover Crops Council for a webinar on “Terminating cover crops and planning for unexpected weather” on Wednesday March 19 at 9:30E/8:30C. Dr. Bill Johnson, Purdue Professor of Weed Science, will discuss the basics of cover crop termination with an emphasis on cereal rye for the Midwest. We will also review alternative termination plans when spring weather doesn’t cooperate, and termination is delayed. Barry Fisher will provide guidance on planting equipment for these “unplanned planting green” situations.
Please register for the Zoom webinar at this link: https://z.umn.edu/MidwestCoverTermination
Webinar will be recorded and available on MCCC’s YouTube channel.
CCA CEUs for live webinar pending.

CA Soil Health Field Days: Regenerative Cropping and Rangeland Systems
2025-03-20 07:30 - 2025-03-21 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CSU, Chico University Farm, 311 Nicholas C Shouten Lane, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Welcome to the Soil Health Field Days event! Join us on Thursday, March 20th, and Friday, March 21st, 2025 at CSU, Chico University Farm for two days filled with learning about sustainable practices for cropping and rangeland systems. Discover the importance of soil health and how it impacts growth! From soil testing to cover cropping, this event will provide you with valuable insights and hands-on experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with experts in the field and fellow orchard enthusiasts. See you there!
Want to see what we have instore for the day? *Agenda Coming Soon*
Interested in sponoring our event? Click here to get more info!
For questions, please reach out to Emily at eemoore@csuchico.edu

OSU Soil Health Webinar Series: Comparisons of Soil Health Tests
2025-03-20 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York)
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Get ready to dig into soil health with the 2025 Soil Health Webinar Series hosted by The Ohio State University Agronomic Crops Team. In this monthly series starting in January, farmers, industry, and academic experts will weigh in on practical steps to improve soil health and measure impact on crop yield and farm profitability. This year’s topics are based primarily on viewer requests from recent years. The series runs through April.
Continuing education credits will be available for Certified Crop Advisers who view the program live. Recordings will also be available through the Ohio State Agronomy YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@OSUAgronomicCrops.
Topics:

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

Virtual: Demystifying the Haney Test
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago)
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Dr. Liz Haney of Soil Regen is offering an exclusive series of webinars designed to demystify the components of the Haney test, a soil health assessment tool. Duration: 1 hour- This webinar will focus on the various aspects of the Haney test, allowing participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of soil health indicators. Dr. Haney will share her expertise, explaining complex concepts in an accessible manner and answering questions from attendees.. This session offers a unique opportunity for farmers, agronomists, and soil enthusiasts to learn directly from a leading expert in the field. Participants will come away with practical knowledge they can apply to improve their soil management practices.

Pasture Workshop, Floyd County, IN
2025-03-22 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Floyd County, Floyd County, IN, United States
Floyd County Pasture Workshop
Event Details:
March 22, 2025
9AM-2PM
The workshop will be held at a private farm in Floyd County. The address of the farm will be emailed to participants after the registration date.
Put your boots on and join Purdue Extension Floyd County and Floyd County Soil and Water Conservation District for a pasture workshop! Join experts out in the field to learn:
-Pasture weeds, rotational grazing, and pasture improvement (Robert Zupancic, NRCS Grazing Specialist)
-Biosecurity (Kenny Eck, Purdue Extension)
-Funding Opportunities (Rachel Boucher, NRCS)
Lunch will be provided. The workshop will include a tour of the pasture so please wear appropriate attire.
Registration: $10/person. Cash or check ONLY. Checks can be made payable to Purdue CES fund. Due by March 14th.
