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79th SWCS International Annual Conference
2024-07-21 08:00 - 2024-07-24 17:00 (America/Halifax) | Myrtle Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC, United States
79th SWCS International Annual Conference
July 21-24, 2024
Sheraton
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
This year, we are bringing our conservation family to a place where families gather every year to witness the region’s natural beauty and enjoy the company of one another.
We will assemble a diverse, multigenerational conservation network of researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, farmers, and students from around the world to Myrtle Beach, a coastal community located in South Carolina, just minutes from the North Carolina border. Surrounded by breathtaking scenery, Myrtle Beach and the other coastal communities along the strand showcases the charm and vulnerability of our world’s great ecosystems. From the beaches you can view islands and inlets surrounded by coastal wetlands. Coastal ecosystems transition up river to a diverse agricultural area that covers two-thirds of the state and includes peanuts, corn, cotton, livestock, and timber production. From there a sharp rise in elevation leads into the Blue Ridge Mountains, a beautiful section of the Appalachian Mountain Range.
This year’s conference theme, “Rising Together: Collaborative Conservation for All,” challenges all conservationists to rise to the great challenges and opportunities ahead of us, together.
At this year’s event, we will share successes and embrace lessons learned so that we can move toward our natural resource goals with greater speed, efficiency, effectiveness, and inclusivity. We will navigate the capacity, innovation, and partnerships needed to regenerate our land, water, and other natural resources.
The agenda will feature the latest ideas, technologies, and practices, and foster a dialogue around their adoption. Cutting-edge research and practice developments in soil health, water quality, and resource management will be shared through various workshops, sessions, symposia, tours, exhibits, and demonstrations. Scientists and practitioners will present their work at the field, farm, and watershed scales across an array of private and public arenas. Applications of social theories and examples of successful outreach and education will enable you to identify ways to scale up localized successes. As an attendee, you will also hear about policy and economic developments that build a framework to increase conservation adoption and support future generations.
Outside of the formal program, you can carry on discussions while the sun sets along the strand, watch the tides rise and fall, listen to the birds sing, and have fun with your conservation family and maybe some of your own family as well!

Free Virtual Conference on Sustainable Agronomy This July!
2024-07-24 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-31 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | UT
Precision agriculture has arrived. Let’s put it into practice.
FREE TO ALL! REGISTRATION IS NOW
OPEN: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Events/Meetings/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid=%7B4409351B-A101-EF11-A1FD-000D3A5A6CD9%7D
Learn to:

visualize drone data
apply cutting-edge nutrient tech
grow food sustainably
integrate pest management
implement cover crops

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Farming Carbon: Dig Deeper into Ag Brokering and Buying Programs in Indiana
2024-07-25 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Morgan County Fairgrounds, 1749 Hospital Dr, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Learn more about the Agricultural Carbon Brokering and Buying Programs that are available in your area and the conservation practices that will help you “Farm Carbon” and add value and sustainability to your farm.
Join the Morgan County Soil and Water Conservation District, MorganCounty Purdue Extension, and Conservation Cropping Initiative
Thursday, July 25, 2024
5:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Morgan County Fairgrounds 1749 HospitalDr., Martinsville, IN 46151
RSVP to Lisa MacPhee 765-349-2060 or swcdoffice@morgancounty.in.gov
Farming Carbon Program Registration (google.com)

Sullivan Field Day, West Sullivan, IN
2024-07-31 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Bell Farms, 4132 North County Rd 200 West, Sullivan, IN, 47882, United States
SULLIVAN COUNTY SOIL & WATER SUMMER FIELD DAY
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31ST, 2024
From 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Registration begins at 8:00 AM
Location: Bell Farms 4132 North County Rd 200 West Sullivan, IN 47882
FIELD DAY WILL INCLUDE:

Carter Morgan, Introduction to Soil Health Presentation
NRCS Soil Health Trailer Demonstration
Grant Bell, Sweetwater Technologies – Drone Demonstration/ Information

Raffle Prizes – Including a Dewalt Backpack Sprayer
FREE Lunch Included!

Please RSVP to Sullivan SWCD by July 22nd at(812) 268-5157 EXT 3 to reserve your spot

North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference
2024-07-31 08:00 - 2024-08-01 17:00 (America/New_York) | Civic Center, 616 Fulton St, Peoria, IL, 61602, United States
North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference: Connecting Research, Extension, and Outreach
Register/more info
Join the North Central Climate Collaborative, the USDA Midwest Climate Hub, Extension Foundation, and partners for the North Central Region Agriculture and Climate Conference! The conference will bring together Extension and agricultural professionals from across the region as we highlight climate adaptation and mitigation research, outreach methods, and Extension programs.
This summer, the North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference will unite Extension and agricultural professionals from across the region to spotlight climate adaptation and mitigation research, outreach, and Extension programs. The conference is being hosted by the North Central Climate Collaborative, USDA Midwest Climate Hub, Extension Foundation, North Central Regional Water Network, and partners. Join us for a much-needed opportunity to network with other extension colleagues from other land-grant institutions across the region, outreach professionals, ag advisors, and technical service providers.
The conference – which will be a day and a half from July 31st (full day) – to August 1st (half day) at the Peoria Civic Center – will provide ample opportunity for Extension professionals and technical service providers to share their work and perspectives, and gain valuable knowledge on the climate-related work happening across the region. This is a valuable professional development opportunity for agricultural professionals as we are looking to increasing incorporate climate-smart education and outreach into our programming.
Early bird registration is only $75 if you register before July 1st. Book your spot today! Registration goes up to $99 on July 1st. Registration closes July 19th.

Drainage & Erosion Field Day
2024-07-31 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Davis Purdue AG Center, 6230 IN-1, Farmland, IN, 47340, United States
Drainage & Erosion Field Day
July 31, 2024 | 9am-1pm
Davis Purdue Agricultural Center
Free Registration – Lunch Provided – CEU’s Available

Grassed Waterway Design, Construction and Demonstration – Matt Patterson, NRCS Engineer
Drainage Water Management with Flow Control Demo – James Ramsey, Contractor & former Indiana LICA President
On-Farm Wetlands and Forests and Their Best Practices – Jeff Boyer, DPAC Superintendent
NWQI Updates – Sarah Reilly, The Nature Conservancy

RSVP Required by July 25th
Contact us at: 765-747-5531 ext. 8 or
DelCoSWCD@Gmail.com
Presented by: The Nature Conservancy, National Association of Conservation Districts, Delaware and Randolph County Soil and Water Conservation Districts

Cover Crop 'Til You Drop Field Day, Ottawa, OH
2024-07-31 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Duling Family Farms, 13079 Rd 10L, Ottawa, OH, 45875, United States
Register/more info
Cover Crop ‘Til You Drop Field Day
Hosted by the OSU Extension Water Quality Team
July 31st, 2024: 9:00AM – 2:00 PM
Basic Information
Join the OSU Extension Water Quality Team for their second annual conservation-focused field day! This year’s topic is all about cover crops and their benefits to soil health, water quality, and farm economics. Speakers from The Ohio State University and Michigan State University will share research and information at this field day sponsored by The Nature Conservancy and Cargill. An optional wetland tour will follow the close of the field day.
This field day will be held at Duling Family Farms, 13079 Rd 10L, Ottawa, OH 45875
Agenda for the Day
Topics to be covered include:
– Cover crops and economics
– Cover crop research results from Ohio and Michigan
– Soil health and water quality impacts from cover crops
– Programs from The Nature Conservancy and Cargill
This event’s keynote speaker will be Dr. Manbir Rakkar, Associate professor and state specialist for Soil Fertility and Nutrient Management at The Ohio State University.
Other Details
Meal will be provided with registration courtesy of Cargill.
For more information, contact Rachel Cochran, cochran.474@osu.edu or Paige Garrabrant, garrabrant.42@osu.edu

Lower Salamonie Field Day: Piecing Together Soil Health
2024-08-01 16:00 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Poneto Volunteer Fire Department, 5996 Meridian Rd, Poneto, IN, 46781, United States
No fee to attend. A light meal will be provided. Please RSVP for meal count to:
Lynne Huffman, Wells Co. SWCD
260-824-1930 ext. 3 or Lynne.Huffman@in.nacdnet.net
Speakers:

Brian Tonner
Tonner Precision Services
Equipment Modification
Jonathan Patterson
Crop Performance
Nutrient Placing & Efficiency
Chris Steele
New Heights Ag
Drone
Sara Day
NRCS
Soil Health
Presented by Wells, Huntington, Grant, Blackford & Wabash Co. SWCDs, Lower Salamonie River Watershed 319, Indiana Department of Environmental Management and USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

Indiana Grazing School- Loogootee, IN
2024-08-02 13:00 - 2024-08-03 16:30 (America/New_York) | Farm of Steve J. Stoll, Farm of Steve J. Stoll, 12397 E. County Road 500 N, Loogootee, IN, 47553, United States
The Indiana Forage Council (IFC) and Purdue Extension agriculture and natural resources, the Indiana Grazing Schools will start in August. Livestock producers will gain hands-on training in implementing improved grazing systems.
The program also is hosted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Indiana Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
The event will cover topics including soil fertility, water, fencing and grazing systems, animal health, and plant identification. The program will offer two training sessions. The registration fee is $80 and covers the cost of management information and a meal and refreshments on the program’s second day. Additional individuals from the same operation can attend for a reduced $55 fee.
Dates and locations:

Aug. 2-3, Farm of Steve J. Stoll, 12397 E. County Road 500 N, Loogootee, IN 47553
Sept. 27-28, Pargil Natural Resources Learning Center, 2335 N. State Road 9, LaGrange, IN 46761

The programs will run from 1-6 p.m. Friday and 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Attendees will hear from featured speakers and hosts Keith Johnson, Purdue professor of agronomy and Extension forage specialist; Jason Tower, Southern Indiana Purdue Agricultural Center superintendent; Ron Lemenager, professor of animal sciences and Extension beef specialist; Jackie Boerman, associate professor of animal sciences and Extension dairy specialist; Grant Burcham, DVM, veterinary diagnostician; and many other experts.
“Attending a grazing school can be a transformative experience. Attendees can take education learned and put the practices in place on their farm. The networking among instructors and attendees is also apparent at a grazing school,” Johnson said. “This interaction has value as future questions can be directed to instructors and other producers that were part of the event.”
Trainings will consist of field tours and pasture walks. There also will be small-group discussions with featured experts and other school participants.
The registration form is available on the IFC’s website. Deadline to register is July 19 and Sept. 13 for the Loogootee and LaGrange schools, respectively.
Direct questions to Johnson at johnsonk@purdue.edu or 765-494-4800. If individuals require auxiliary aids and services due to a disability, call 765-494-4800 prior to the event.
— Purdue University Extension

Fields of Sinsinawa Pop-up Field Day: Sinsinawa, WI
2024-08-05 14:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Sinsinawa Mound Center, 585 Co Rd Z, Sinsinawa, WI, 53824, United States
HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT SOIL & WATER HEALTH
Featuring theEcdysis Foundation’s1000 Farms Initiative!
-Soil Health Demos
-Easy Soil Tests You Can Do on Your Farm
-What is your water telling you?

Monday, August 5, 2-4 p.m.

Sinsinawa Mound
Boiler Building
585 County Road Z
Sinsinawa, WI

Green Cover Soil Health Field Days, Bladen, NE
2024-08-06 08:00 - 14:00, 2024-08-09 08:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 918 Rd X, 918 Rd X, Bladen, NE, 68928, United States
Register/more info
Green Cover is excited to begin registration for one of our biggest events of the year, the Soil Health Field Days! Join us for this free event, held at our headquarters in Bladen, Nebraska, for a day full of learning and networking. Choose to attend one (or both) of two identical sessions, held on August 6th and 9th. Registration and breakfast will begin at 8:00 and the event will conclude shortly after lunch.
The event will kick off with tours in our summer planted cover crop test plots featuring a wide variety of grasses, legumes, brassicas, broadleaves and diverse mixes. We will also be showcasing our second year of corn interseeding test plots and our first year of non-GMO corn test plots. A demonstration around extending the corn and bean rotation will take place in the field before heading to lunch at the Webster County Fairgrounds. Following a lunch prepared with local ingredients, we’ll host a discussion session around cover crop management and best practices.
This is a free event, open to the public with lunch provided by Green Cover.
Registration: 8:00 am
Sessions Begin: 8:30 am
(Registration is limited to the first 150 participants for each day.)

Wisconsin: SHARE Soil Health Demonstration Day, Arlington, WI
2024-08-07 09:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Arlington Agricultural Research Station, N695 Hopkins Rd, Arlington, WI, 53911, United States
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Registration opens at 9:30AM CDT, Event runs 10:00AM – 4:00PM CDT
Arlington Agricultural Research Station N695 Hopkins Rd Arlington, WI 53911
Please join us as we learn about soil health demonstrations taking place throughout WI! A panel of soil health practitioners and experts will share their thoughts and experiences with improving soil health on Wisconsin Farms, highlighting efforts to demonstrate tractable soil health practices and achievable results to WI farmers.
To better understand the needs of the soil health community, we would like your input during this panel discussion. What has or has not worked for you? What do you perceive as barriers to reaching your soil health goals? We look forward to discussing our work and hearing your thoughts on this critical topic!
After the lunch (provided), we will take a visit to the Wisconsin Integrated Cropping Systems Trial (WICST), where we’ll hear from Dr. Gregg Sanford (UW-Madison, Soil Science) about the impact that rotational diversity, perennials, and livestock have had on these plots over the past 34 years!
We’ll end with a coffee hour for participants to get better acquainted.
Hosted by the Soil Health Alliance for Research & Education (SHARE)
This event is free, but we do ask that you RSVP by July 31,2024 at:
Registration: Soil Health Demonstration Sites Event (google.com)

National Strip-Tillage Conference
2024-08-08 08:00 - 2024-08-09 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Madison, Madison, WI, United States
National Strip-Tillage Conference
August 8-9, 2024
Madison, WI
Strip-till success doesn’t happen overnight, but the chances of succeeding will often depend on taking advantage of the critical management and equipment decisions other growers have made as they adopt and advance this highly popular reduced tillage system.
Build and refine your strip-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 11th annual National Strip-Tillage Conference in Madison, Wis., Aug. 8-9, 2024. Experience an energizing agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Strip-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered.
Register Now

Upper White Cover Crop Program Field Day
2024-08-13 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 1151 W Co Rd 400 S, 1151 W Co Rd 400 S, Muncie, IN, 47302, United States
Join us for presentations about the program, the data collected, and first-hand experiences implementing conservation practices including a tour, lunch and more.
Guest Speaker: AJ Adkins, NTM Ag Equipment/Dawn Equipment Co.
“No-till equipment set up”
No charge for the event or lunch, but registration is requested so we will know how many lunches to order!
Registration: Upper White Cover Crop Program Field Day | CCSI (ccsin.org)

Successful Soil Solutions Farm Workshop - Miami County
2024-08-14 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Reese Family Farm, 2745 E 600 N, Peru, IN, 46970, United States
“Successful Soil Solutions” In-Field Workshop with Certified Professional Soil Scientist Ray Archuleta and “Living Legend of No-Till” Barry Fisher! “Interseeding“
The purpose of the field workshop class is to understand how all four ecosystem processes work and how they interface with the soil. The soil is the foundation resource! The shovel and infiltration ring will be used to determine the indicators of soil function. Farmers, grazers, and agriculturists will learn critical skills of observation, interpretation, and understanding of soil function which will help reduce the need of costly chemical and physical inputs. They will also learn how to celebrate their soils, learn the Haney Soil test, and design a basic cover crop mix! The week will end with a public event on Saturday, August 17th in Fulton County. Watch for additional details:
8/14 – Miami County: Inter-seeding
8/15 – Wabash County: No-Till & Cover Crops
8/16 – Pulaski County: Grazing
8/17 – Fulton County: Main Event with 15-Way Cocktail Cover Crop Mix
Each Workshop will also be packed with activities including:

Rain Simulator: Understanding the Ecosystem Process
AM Field Visits: Observations, Infiltration Rings, Soil Design
Afternoon Shop Class Time:

Understanding & Interpreting the New Haney Soil Test
Designing a Basic Cover Crop Mix
Q&A Sessions with the Pros!

Each field workshop and the main event are $25 (includes lunch at each event).
Registrations will open May 15th. Limit 35 guests at each field day!

Successful Soil Solutions - Wabash County Field Workshop
2024-08-15 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Hettmansperger Farm, 6003 Keafaber Rd, Silver Lake, 46982, United States
Farm Workshop: The purpose of the field workshop class is to understand how all four-ecosystem process work and how they interface with the soil. The soil is the foundation resource. The shovel and infiltration ring will be used to determine the indicators of soil function. Farmers, grazers, and agriculturists will learn critical skills of observation, interpretation, and understanding of soil function which will help reduce the need of costly chemical and physical inputs. They will also learn how to celebrate their soils, learn the Haney Soil test, and design a basic cover crop mix.
Please note – a limited number of tickets are available. You may pay at the SWCD office or online to attend this event.

Successful Soil Solutions Farm Workshop - Pulaski County
2024-08-16 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Podell Farm, 3709 County Rd S 300 W, Winamac, IN, 46996, United States

Virtual: Corn and Cover Crops: Strategies for Success
2024-08-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | UT
Register.
Let’s talk about the corn year. Illinois farmer Frank Rademacher, a conservation agronomist with The Nature Conservancy, will walk through management considerations for cover crops step by step, from species selection to corn planting. Bring your questions and gain confidence in planting cover crops in corn systems. The webinar is presented by the Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) education team, composed of U of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture (CRA) and the Soil Health Institute (SHI).

"Successful Soil Solutions" MAIN EVENT w/ Ray Archuleta - Fulton Co.
2024-08-17 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 2803 S 1300 E, 2803 S 1300 E, Akron, IN, 46910, United States
“Successful Soil Solutions” In-Field Workshop with Certified Professional Soil Scientist Ray Archuleta and “Living Legend of No-Till” Barry Fisher! “Digging Deeper”
This event will be a culmination of 3 in-field workshops held in north-central Indiana.
8/14 – Miami County: Inter-seeding (limit 35 participants)
8/15 – Wabash County: No-Till & Cover Crops (limit 35 participants)
8/16 – Pulaski County: Grazing (limit 35 participants)
8/17 – Fulton County: Main Event with 15-Way Cocktail Cover Crop Mix – open to public
Each field workshop and the main event are $25 (includes lunch at each event).
The MAIN EVENT is open to the public! Pre-registration is requested so we know how many lunches to order!

Conservation in Action (Gibson County)
2024-08-20 07:30 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | The Krueger Family Farm, E11629 County Rd C, Clintonville, WI, 54929, United States
Come to Owensville to hear from 3 different speakers and a farmer panel. You will take away ideas to implement on your own operation.
FREE- lunch is sponsored.

Pinney Purdue Ag Center Field Day, Wanatah, IN
2024-08-21 08:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | UT
7:30 am until 8:15 am: Registration, Exhibits, PARP Sign-up. Donuts, coffee, milk and juice are available in the machine shed
8:15 Welcome and Introductions
8:30 Ag Economy Outlook, Dr. Todd 􀃱 Purdue Extension Ag Economist
9:20 am – 12:00 pm Tours and Program Presentations
(“Shotgun” start; each program is 40 minutes in length & presented 4 times during morning)
Stop 1 – Crop Diseases for 2024, Dr. Darcy Telenko, Purdue Extension Specialist
Stop 2 – Soybean Management, Dr. Shaun Casteel, Purdue Extension Specialist
Stop 3 – Soybean Cyst Nematodes, Dr. Marisol Quintanilla, Michigan State University Applied Nematologist
Stop 4 – Insect Management, Dr. Christian Krupke, Purdue Extension Specialist
12:00 Sponsored Pork Chop Lunch in Machine Shed
12:30 Acknowledgements & Announcements – ANR Educator

Call 219-465-3555 to register.

'All Things Covered' Field Day, Decatur, IN
2024-08-21 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Gene Witte Farms, 489 E 1000 N, Decatur, IN, 46733, United States
Featuring Keynote Speaker Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health Services
All Things Covered: cover crop timing, equipment, species, termination, nutrient placement, nutrient uptake and release, system development, and more. Join us for two separate sessions:
10:00 a.m. A Deep Dive (lunch provided)
4:00 p.m. Informational Presentations (dinner provided)
PARP, DEU, CCA credits available

No Till and Cover Crop Management
Soil Testing Using Haney Test, Tissue Testing, Sap Testing
In-Season Nutrient Management
In-Season Fertility Management
Expert Panel and more.

About the Demo Farms:
Featured farms are long term no-till. One farm has ben a corn and bean rotation with some cover crop, mainly cereal rye. The other farm is a three crop rotation, corn, beans & wheat with cereal rye and red clover used for cover crops used on most. The three crop rotation fields have also had manure applications.
RSVP Requested. RSVP to Adams County Soil & Water Conservation District:
(260) 724-4124 ext. 3 or Kelly.Amstutz@in.nacdnet.net https://adamscountysoilandwater.com/

Pinney Purdue Ag Center Field Day, Wanatah, IN
2024-08-21 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | UT
5::30 pm until 6.:00 pm Registration, PARP Sign-up,
6:00 pm Welcome and Introductions
6:05 pm Corn Issues for 2024, Dr. Dan Quinn, Purdue Extension Agronomist
7:00 pm Weed Management, Marcelo Zimmer, Purdue Extension Weed Specialist
8:00 pm Pick up PARP receipt – ANR Educator
Call 219-465-3555 to register.

Regional Ag Forum - Southwest Indiana
2024-08-22 07:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Toyota Events Center, 709 N Embree St, Princeton, 47670, United States
Maximizing Nutrient Retention
Doors will open at 7:30 for registration
Event will start at 8:00 am (Central Time)
Current featured Speakers:

Jim Hoorman- Understanding Soil Tests
John Pike – Cover Crops for Nutrient Retention

Lunch will be catered by Carriage Inn.
More details on speakers and links for registration will be coming.

Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC) Field Day
2024-08-22 08:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | 4821 E 400 S, 4821 E 400 S, Columbia City, IN, 46725, United States
Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC) Field Day
Aug. 22, 2024
8:00-Registration, refreshments, and vendors
8:30 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Afternoon sessions optional
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4821 E. 400 S.
Columbia City, IN
Whitley County
Agenda and Speaker info to follow.
*PARP, CCHs, CEUs Available

This program has been approved for Private Applicator credit (PARP). The $10 fee will be paid by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance at this program for those with valid licenses who sign the official sheets after the morning programs. Thank you to the sponsors! Commercial Applicator credits (CCHs) and Certified Crop Advisor credits (CEUs) may be available. Call 260-244-7615 for details prior to the event.
Please contact Purdue Extension—Whitley County at 260-244-7615 to pre-register by September 6 with your name and phone number, or signup online at www.tinyurl.com/NEPAC2023. Alternatively, use phone to register via QR Code. Please also indicate special dietary needs at this time. Due to the generous support of our financial sponsors, there is no charge for lunch. However, we cannot guarantee a lunch if you do not RSVP by deadline.

Pay Dirt - Elkhart County
2024-08-22 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Elkhart County SWCD, 59358 County Road 7, Elkhart, IN, 46517, United States
Pay Dirt IN-field, scheduled for August 22nd.
Building on the concepts covered in our March event, PayDirt IN-field offers a more hands-on approach. The event will take place on an operating Hoosier Homestead-recognized farm, showcasing row crops, cover crops, enhanced field borders, cattle grazing, an active stormwater pollution prevention plan, a county-regulated drain, and more!
We invite you to join us as we demonstrate erosion control best management practices, analyze soils, sample water quality, and engage in discussions on how the agricultural and construction communities can collaborate to enhance water quality.
The event will feature:
Product demonstrations from various local and national companies.

Side-by-side comparisons of stabilization techniques.
Multiple root pits showcasing soil variation and improvement methods.
Hoosier Riverwatch-style in-creek demonstrations and specimen analysis.
Enhanced field border examples are applicable to both rural and urban settings.
Conversations with industry experts on agricultural and stormwater topics.

Registration is FREE, and lunch is provided at no cost. If you sponsored our March event, your sponsorship for this event is also FREE. If you are interested in participating, please contact me directly to discuss the unique opportunities this event offers.
For more info contact Todd Clark, MS4CECI, Conservationist
Elkhart County SWCD, 59358 County Road 7 Elkhart, IN 46517
Office: 574-523-2032 Cell: 574.536.0932

Nutrient Management Field Day, Waldron, MI
2024-08-22 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | Stoney Ridge Farms, 625 Co Rd 28, Palmyra, NY, 14522, United States
More info/register
Hillsdale County
​Nutrient Management Field Day
The Hillsdale County Nutrient Management Field Day is hosted at Stoney Ridge Farms near Waldron, MI in the heart of the Western Lake Erie Basin (WLEB) watershed. A collaborative partnership between the Hillsdale County Farm Bureau and Hillsdale Conservation District, this annual event is held on the third Thursday in August and offers farmers and guests a day of hands-on agricultural education. This field day also boasts a local farm-to-fork lunch, MAEAP Phase 1 Educational Credit, and continuing educational credits for CCA’s and RUP license holders.
Past Keynote Speakers have included Barry Fisher, Frank Gibbs, Jamie Scott, Steve Groff, Rick Clark, & Mitchell Hora to name a few.

2024 Nutrient Management Field Day
Thursday, August 22, 2024
​8:30am – 2:30pm
Keynote Speaker: Ray Archuletta

Boone Co Summer 2024 Crop Workshop and PARP, Lebenon, IN
2024-08-26 08:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Boone County Fairgrounds, 1300 E 100 S, Lebanon, IN, 46052, United States
Boone Co Summer 2024 Crop Workshop and PARP
August 26th, 2024
Boone Co Fairgrounds, Lebanon, IN
Registration: 8-8:30 a.m. in the Annex
Topics include:
– Improving Soil Health
– Cover Crop Selection
– How water affects pesticides
Featuring: Amanda Kautz, State Soil Health Specialist, and Fred Whitford, Purdue Pesticide Program Director.
RSVP by August 23rd to the PurdueExtension- Boone County Office765-482-0750 orbooneces@purdue.edu
Cost: $10 per person*- Cash or Check only
*Private Applicators your $10 PARP fee has been sponsored by Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council.
Plan to stay the entire time to earn credit and please bring your license.
PARP and CCH credits available for:1, 2, 3A, 3B, 6, 11, 14 and RT
