GoCoverCrops

Conservation in Action Tour, Raleigh, North Carolina
2026-06-03 08:00 - 21:30, 2026-06-04 07:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Raleigh, Raleigh, NC, United States
Innovation, profitability, and technology in conservation agriculture will take center stage during the 19th annual Conservation in Action Tour June 3–4 in and around Raleigh, N.C. The event, hosted by the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC), brings farmers, agriculture professionals, and conservation leaders together for hands-on, on-farm learning.
Attendees will take a deep dive into the data and technical assistance driving North Carolina’s diverse rotations and cropping systems that include cotton, soybeans, corn, tobacco, strawberries, sweet potatoes, peanuts, and watermelon.
On June 4, the on-farm experience begins at Leggett Farming Partnership near Nashville, showcasing diverse rotations and cropping systems that produce cotton, soybeans, corn, tobacco, strawberries, sweet potatoes, peanuts, and watermelon. Brent and Sue Leggett, along with their sons, Colin and Carter, are also partners in an integrated sweet potato packing/shipping operation, as well as direct-to-consumer agritourism at Strawberry City, which serves 800 people per day during harvest.
Lunch will be at the Upper Coastal Plain Research Station near Rocky Mount, highlighting North Carolina’s unique research partnership among state agencies and universities and its cutting-edge trials on varieties, disease pressure, crop protection innovation, and production methods.
The afternoon visit to Z3 Agriculture in Scotland Neck features producer Zeb Winslow’s 100% no-till and cover-crop system and his innovative equipment modifications for planting into high-residue covers. One of two finalists for the Sand County Foundation’s 2025 Carolinas Leopold Conservation Award, Winslow collects data from on-farm research plots he designs and has tracked during the past 7 years to dial in his fertility program and varieties.
In addition to our host farmers, other area farmers will be running stations at the two farm stops so attendees can learn from 10+ farmer perspectives and their operations during the full day.
The Conservation in Action Tour is a two-day celebration that kicks off June 3 with optional behind-the-scenes industry tours at BASF, Cotton Incorporated, and NC State Plant Sciences.
That evening, attendees will gather in downtown Raleigh for the Celebration of Conservation Agriculture Banquet, featuring keynote speaker Vivian Howard, a champion for North Carolina’s farming families, agricultural heritage, and food culture.
To register and see the full agenda and speaker line-up, visit ctic.org/tour or contact Elise Koning, Project Director for the Conservation in Action Tour, at koning@ctic.org.

Virtual: Supply Chain Sustainability: The Opportunity for Farmers
2026-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
Join Precision Conservation Management (PCM) and PepsiCo for a behind-the-scenes conversation about supply chain sustainability goals and what it means for Illinois farmers.
We’ll explore how PCM helps farmers leverage field data for profitability, and how PepsiCo is rewarding conservation practices like reduced tillage, cover crops, and nutrient efficiency. Learn how their partnership is designed with farmers in mind, making fair contracts and financial returns a top priority.
This is your chance to hear directly from the people shaping supply chain sustainability efforts and learn how you can position your farm for success in the years to come!
Register for the PCM Webinar Series: Register for the PCM Webinar Series
Additional 2026Webinar Dates

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

CCSI-SARE: Soil Health and Sustainability for Field Staff Training
2026-06-08 12:30 - 2026-06-11 17:00 (America/New_York) | Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
Register
This is an advanced soil health workshop for Indiana Conservation Partnership staff (NRCS, SWCD, Extension, ISDA, IDEM, IDNR, FSA) and other ag professionals who work one-on-one with farmers and landowners. Attendees will learn to teach others about soil health, its importance and diagnosis, along with practices to improve soil health. They will also learn what to look for in a soil pit and learn from local farmers about their soil health systems. Note: this course satisfies USDA-NRCS course requirements for those seeking a Certified Conservation Planner designation.
Suggested pre-requisites: Completion of CCSI-SARE Fundamentals of Soil Health AND either CCSI-SARE Intro to Soil Health OR an undergraduate soils course. Also recommended: several months (ideally 1 year) of experience working for your respective agency.
NRCS Staff: Please contact your supervisor about attending this training.
Seats are limited and have been reserved by the organization. Any unused seats will be allocated to those holding waitlist “tickets” on a first-come, first-served basis.

Pasture Ecology Workshop, Dubois, IN
2026-06-24 09:00 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Southern Indiana Purdue Agriculture Center, 11371 E Purdue Farm Rd, Dubois, IN, 47527, United States
Register
Pastures are not just a one-dimensional system used to support grazing livestock. Healthy pastures are full of life both above the soil surface and below the soil surface. In this day-long pasture ecology class, attendees will look at the entire pasture system and all the life it supports above and below the growing forages.
Topics covered will include:

Dung Beetles
Root Structures
Soil Science
Water Infiltration
Soil Health
Bird and Grassland Interactions
Toxic Plants
Soil Microbial Life
Plant ID

Workshop Presented by:

Southern Indiana Purdue Ag Center
Purdue Extension
Indiana Forage Council
Indiana Beef Cattle Association

Direct any questions to: towerj@purdue.edu or 812-678-4427

2026 West River Soil Health School
2026-06-24 10:00 - 2026-06-25 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Dry Creek Farm & Ranch, 23630 Wisehart Road, Rapid City East, SD, 57725, United States
This two-day school combines classroom instruction with field exercises to teach participants the basics of soil health management.

The 2026 West River Soil Health School will be held June 24-25 near Caputa, SD, on Shawn and Kristy Freeland’s Dry Creek Farm & Ranch. This school is designed for agricultural producers as well as anyone with an interest in learning how to manage soils for resiliency and profit. The agenda will feature classroom style presentations from producers and technical experts from across the state and region, as well as hands-on experiences in the field. Area producers will also share their challenges and successes with various methods for improving soil health. The class size ranges from 30-40 people.
This is an in-person only event. No online option will be available.
Participants are responsible for their own lodging. Rooms have been reserved at the following location:
Baymont by Wyndham Rapid City
4040 Cheyenne Blvd, Rapid City, SD 57703
605-791-5151
$125 per night plus tax
