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Sand County Foundation - Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds 2023, West Lafayette, IN
2023-11-02 09:00 - 2023-11-03 13:00 (America/New_York) | John S. Wright Center, 1007 N 725 West, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
Do you coordinate efforts to improve water quality in an agricultural watershed in the Midwest? Or, do you support the work of those who do? If so, please join us for Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds, November 2-3 in West Lafayette, Indiana.
The event will take place at the John S. Wright Center from 9am-5pm on Thursday, November 2nd, and 8am-Noon on Friday, November 3rd. Meals are provided, including a group dinner on Thursday and free admission to a Wednesday evening social gathering hosted by the Hoosier Chapter of the SWCS. Registration is limited to 70 people.
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REGISTRATION DISCOUNT:
Get a 20% 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.
HOTEL INFO:
The deadline for our discount room block ($129 plus tax) at the Hampton Inn & Suites in West Lafayette is October 10th, 2023.
Hampton Inn & Suites 160 Tapawingo Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47906. (765) 269-8002. Book your reservation here: Hotel Block
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 inquires about the agenda or sponsorships, contact Craig Ficenec at cficenec@sandcountyfoundation.org or 608-395-8402.

REGENERATE Conference New Mexico
2023-11-01 08:00 - 2023-11-03 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Santa Fe, Santa Fe, NM, United States
The REGENERATE Conference is an annual educational gathering of ranchers, farmers, government and Tribal officials, and land stewards from across the Western U.S. and country. The conference is hosted by the American Grassfed Association, Holistic Management International, and Quivira Coalition. This year’s REGENERATE Conference will be held in Santa Fe, NM for the first time in its decades-long history. It will be hosted at the Santa Fe Convention Center from November 1 – 3. The theme of this year’s conference is “Microbes, Markets, Climate.” The conference organizers will host two days of keynote, plenary, workshops, and roundtable sessions around this theme.
Along with a great lineup of speakers exploring the idea of scaling regenerative systems — from microbes to markets to climate— we will have a pre-conference day full of workshops and presentations to allow you to go deeper on particular topics. We’ve built in more time for conversation and networking in the common areas as well as roundtables led by experts. We are awarding beginning agrarian scholarships and participating in the Herd Fellowship program to continue bringing the next generation of land stewards from all backgrounds to the table. We will also be co-hosting some social events with some really exciting partners – stay tuned for the details!
Find out more about the conference offerings and get your seat reserved for this November 1- 3 on our website. Attended in-person or virtually, Spanish translation will be live for both.

Virtual: Farmers, Keep it Growing Series
2023-10-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | IN
FARMERS, KEEP IT GROWING ALL YEAR LONG SERIES
FREE 7-part workshop series.

Learn from farmers who use “season extension” to harvest more food in spring, fall, and winter.
Visit their farms to see how they’re using low tunnels, high tunnels, and caterpillar tunnels to produce more – and earn more money – throughout the year.
Connect with other farmers and learn together.

We’ll cover:
1. What you can grow and harvest in the “shoulder” season (Nov-Mar)
2. How season extension can increase your income, even out your cash flow, and build your business
3. Challenges and things to consider before building
4. What infrastructure and costs are involved
A Combo of Farm Tour Sites and virtual workshops in Southern Indiana
Farm Tour Sites and Topics
-Soil Prep and Fertility: Splinter Ridge Farm (Madison, IN) + Urban Soil Health
-Infrastructure options + Choosing your crops: Lobenstein Farm (St. Leon, IN) + Natural Resources Conservation Service
-Tools: Wild Pansy Farm (Crothersville, IN)
Virtual Presentation Topics
-Making a planting plan + succession timing (High Mowing Seeds)
-Airflow, managing moisture, etc (Nifty Hoops)
-Daily management (Unvarnished Farm)
-Finding profit (Partners IN Food and Farming)
– Finding buyers (Food and Growers Association)
Dates/Locations:
August 29th, Lobenstein Farm–St. Leon, IN 5:30-8pm|
September 19th, Splinter Ridge Farm–Vevay, IN 5:30-8pm
October 24th, zoom webinar–6-8pm
November 14th, zoom webinar–6-8pm
December–no class (optional one-on-one meetings with hosts)
January 23rd, zoom webinar–6-8pm
February 20, zoom webinar–6-8pm
March 26th, Wild Pansy Farm–Crothersville, IN 5:30-8pm
We start in August–RSVP today
Sign up (it’s free!) at https://www.indianafarming.org/events/keep-it-growing
Attend at least 5 workshops and you’ll be entered to win prizes from High Mowing Seeds, Nifty Hoops, and others.

Conservation Across Generations - Field Day at Valley View Farms (**RESCHEDULED**)
2023-10-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Valley View Farms, 8550 W Vernal Pike, Bloomington, IN, 47404, United States
Conservation Across Generations – Field Day at Valley View Farms
Join us the morning of Friday October 20th at Valley View Farms in Bloomington, IN with third generation grain and cattle farmers Justin and Clint Conard. Justin and Clint will showcase the conservation legacy begun by their grandfather Dale Conard and how they have adapted conservation systems on the farm with new information and technology. They will talk about cover crops, no-till farming, and using precision agriculture. They will also demonstrate cover crop seeding using equipment that was modified through a conservation cost-share program.
Toby Days of the Alliance for Indiana Rural Water will speak about the importance of conservation practices for protecting our drinking water sources. Daniel Welage of the Natural Resource Conservation Service will speak about financial opportunities for conservation practices. Enjoy a FREE lunch if registered by October 10. Advance registration is required.
Morning Agenda:

8:00 Registration, Coffee, Pastries, Networking
8:45 Dale Conard’s legacy video
9:00 Clint and Justin Conard
9:45 In-Field Cover Crop Seeding Demonstration
10:45 Toby Days, Indiana Rural Water Alliance
11:00 Daniel Welage, Natural Resource Conservation Service
11:15 Free Lunch and Q&A with Conards

This event is hosted by the Monroe County Soil & Water Conservation District with support from Friends of Lake Monroe, Brown County Soil & Water Conservation District, Natural Resource Conservation Service, Alliance for Indiana Rural Water, and Conservation Cropping Initiative of Indiana.
Reserve your spot today! Have questions? Please contact Maggie Sullivan with Friends of Lake Monroe at watershed@friendsoflakemonroe.org or (812) 558-0217‬.

Restoring Wildlife/Pollinator Habitat Field Day at Cardinal Lake
2023-10-18 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Halifax) | Cardinal Lake, W County Rd 150 N, North Vernon, IN, 47265, United States
Join us for an exciting day of environmental conservation and community engagement at the ‘Restoring Wildlife/Pollinator Habitat Field Day at Cardinal Lake.’ Immerse yourself in a day filled with hands-on activities, educational workshops, and guided tours that focus on restoring and enhancing wildlife and pollinator habitats around the picturesque Cardinal Lake.
Join us to learn about:
-Strip disking
-Prescribed Burn Demonstration
-No-Till Drill/interseeding
-Herbicide technique/sprayers
Detailed agenda available at the Jennings County Soil and Water Conservation District Office
Wednesday, October 18th
1-3 PM
West County Road 150 North
Bring a Lawn Chair
RSVP @ 812-346-3411 ext. 3

Indiana CCA Conference 2023
2023-10-17 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Indianapolis Marriott East, 7202 East 21st St, Indianapolis, IN, 46219, United States

Soil Health Workshop
2023-10-06 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Whitney Preserve at Cascade Creek, 28077 Cascade Rd., Hot Springs, 57747, United States
When: Oct. 6, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Whitney Preserve at Cascade Creek, 28077 Cascade Rd., Hot Springs, SD 57747
Workshop Topics

5 Principles of Soil Health
Rainfall Simulator Shawn Freeland Personal Story
Soil Testing
Nutrient Applications
No-Till Drill Run-Through

FREE Lunch
RSVP to fallrivercd@sdconservation.net or 605-745-5716 by September 26th for accurate meal counts.
People requiring special accommodations or materials in an alternate format or language please contact Hayley Maurer at 605-745-5716 or fallrivercd@sdconservation.net at least two days prior to the event. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

Farmers Keep it Growing Series
2023-08-29 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Lobenstein Farm, St. Leon, IN, United States
FARMERS, KEEP IT GROWING ALL YEAR LONG SERIES
FREE 7-part workshop series.

Learn from farmers who use “season extension”to harvest more food in spring, fall, and winter.
Visit their farms to see how they’re using lowtunnels, high tunnels, and caterpillar tunnels toproduce more – and earn more money -throughout the year.
Connect with other farmers and learn together.

We’ll cover:
1. What you can grow and harvest in the “shoulder” season (Nov-Mar)
2. How season extension can increase your income,even out your cash flow, and build your business
3. Challenges and things to consider before building
4.What infrastructure and costs are involved
A Combo of Farm Tour Sites and virtual workshops in Southern Indiana
Farm Tour Sites and Topics
-Soil Prep and Fertility: Splinter Ridge Farm (Madison,IN) + Urban Soil Health
-Infrastructure options + Choosing your crops:Lobenstein Farm (St. Leon, IN) + Natural ResourcesConservation Service
-Tools: Wild Pansy Farm (Crothersville, IN)

Virtual Presentation Topics
-Making a planting plan + succession timing (HighMowing Seeds)
-Airflow, managing moisture, etc (Nifty Hoops)
-Daily management (Unvarnished Farm)
-Finding profit (Partners IN Food and Farming)
– Finding buyers (Food and Growers Association)
Dates/Locations:
August 29th, Lobenstein Farm–St. Leon, IN 5:30-8pm|
September 19th, Splinter Ridge Farm–Vevay, IN 5:30-8pm
October 24th, zoom webinar–6-8pm
November 14th, zoom webinar–6-8pm
December–no class (optional one-on-one meetings with hosts)
January 23rd, zoom webinar–6-8pm
February 20, zoom webinar–6-8pm
March 26th, Wild Pansy Farm–Crothersville, IN 5:30-8pm
We start in August–RSVP today
Sign up (it’s free!) at www.indianafarming.org/events
Attend at least 5 workshops and you’ll be entered to win prizes from High MowingSeeds, Nifty Hoops, and others.

Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center Field Day
2023-08-29 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Southeast-Purdue Agricultural Center, 4425 E CO RD 350 N, Butlerville, IN, 47223, United States
SOUTHEAST PURDUE AGRICULTURAL CENTER (SEPAC)

SIZE AND TOPOGRAPHY

Largest of the PACs, with 2,430 acres located six miles east of North Vernon in Jennings County
A timber base of approximately 1,600 acres
A variety of soil types but primarily silt loam soils common in southeastern Indiana—hard to manage, poorly drained, low organic matter
Highly erosive soils with no-till farming practices used on most of the cropland

HERITAGE
SEPAC was established in 1977, when the state of Indiana transferred 830 acres from the Department of Mental Health’s Muscatatuck State School to Purdue University. In 2005, the Department of Natural Resources transferred an additional 1,600 acres to Purdue. The center is distinctive i​n its history of conservation tillage, including no-till.​

When:
AUGUST 29, 2023
4:00-8:00 PM
Where:
4425 E CO RD 350 N
BUTLERVI LLE, I N 47223

What:
4 pm to 7 pm- Field Rotations
– Intensive Corn Management: Dan Quinn, Purdue University: Chad Lee, University of Kentucky- Weed Science: Bryan Young & Bill Johnson, Purdue University
– Cover Crops: Shalamar Armstrong, Purdue University
– Conservation Cropping: Hans Schmitz, CCSI
-7:15 pm Pulled Pork Dinner
-8:00 pm PARP/ CCH Credits
REGISTER BY CALLING THE BARTHOLOMEW EXTENSION OFFICE (812) 379-1665

2023 Soil Health School
2023-08-28 08:00 - 2023-08-30 13:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn Express – Brandon, 1103 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD, 57005, United States
The 2023 South Dakota Soil Health School will be hosted Aug. 28-30 on the Bruce Carlson and Anthony Bly farms near Garretson, SD. This event will feature field exercises and classroom instruction led by soil health experts and producers. This is a great opportunity to learn in-depth details about various soil health practices including cover crop selection, planting, termination, and grazing; fertilizer rates, building organic matter, increasing water infiltration, manure application, performing field tests, and much, much more! Evenings include Q&A sessions with experts and producers. Network with other producers and get your soil health questions answered!
A block of rooms has been reserved for a nightly rate of $100 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Brandon, SD.
Space is limited. Early registration is encouraged. Learn more and register at www.sdsoilhealthcoalition.org/event-calendar/soil-health-school/.

2023 South Dakota Soil Health School
2023-08-28 07:30 - 2023-08-30 13:00 (America/New_York) | Holiday Inn Express – Brandon, 1103 N Splitrock Blvd, Brandon, SD, 57005, United States
This 2-and-a-half-day school combines classroom instruction with field exercises to teach participants the basics of soil health management.
The 2023 South Dakota Soil Health School will be held on August 28-August 30 near Garretson, SD, on the farms of Anthony Bly and Bruce Carlson. 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. A block of rooms has been reserved for a nightly rate of $100 at the Holiday Inn Express and Suites in Brandon, SD.

Soil Health & Grazing Workshop
2023-08-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 1160 Georgia Rd., 1160 Georgia Rd., Mitchell, IN, 47446, United States
In partnership with Purdue Extension, USDA, LCSWCD, and Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative, join us for a Soil Health & Grazing Workshop hosted on August 25 from 9 am-noon.
The program will take place at 1160 Georgia Rd., Mitchell, IN 47446
Lunch will be provided, RSVP to attend by August 17 by calling the SWCD office, at 812-279-8117, ext 3.

On-Farm demonstrations of:

Cover crop benefits on soil health
Soil health presentations, including soil pit
Rotational grazing with cattle on cover crops
Cover crop options and in-field plantings

Speakers include Amanda Kauts with NRCS, Robert Zupancic with NRCS, and landowner, Pete Isom.

Virtual: SWCS - Role of Nutrient and Water Management in Climate-Smart Soil and Water Conservation
2023-08-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | IN
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Presenters: Deanna Osmond, North Carolina State; Lisa Duriancik, USDA NRCS/CEAP
Climate-smart agriculture has come to the forefront as an approach to simultaneously increase agricultural productivity, while enhancing resilience to climate impacts and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture. This concept integrates well-known conservation strategies such as cover cropping, agroforestry, nutrient management, and conservation tillage. Climate-smart agriculture has gained attention recently through legislation and increased funding directed at tackling this complex issue. Yet conservationists and researchers may be asking – what do I need to do to make my program “climate-smart”? Implementing a climate-smart initiative requires addressing the agroecosystem in a holistic way to incorporate technology and delineate solutions to productivity, profitability, and environment – all while remaining within the lens of climate resilience and adaptation. In this webinar, presented by the SWCS Science and Policy Committee, we will explore the multidimensional aspects of climate-smart agriculture. Experts will share their ideas on where climate-smart agriculture is going and how conservationists and researchers can integrate this perspective into their current work. In this session (a follow-up to the June webinar) presenters will address the importance of nutrient management, as well as water management, when planning climate smart agriculture to maximize benefits and minimize off-site losses of nutrients in the practical implementation of climate-smart conservation agriculture.

Soil Health Biologicals & PARP Points
2023-08-22 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Reese Family Farm, 2745 E 600 N, Peru, IN, 46970, United States
Offering Points for:
Category 1 & RT-3 CCH Credits
Category 14-1 CCH Credit
Priv at e a pp lic at or – 1 C re dit
PARP fees covered by Indiana Corn & Soybean Alliance CCH fee $10- Bring Applicators License
5:00 pm Registration & Meal
5:30 Invasives & Regulatory Topic – Courtney Schmidt, Purdue Ext./Miami Co
6:15 Cover Crops/USDA Programs
6:30 Steps to Improving Soil Health Biologicals in Your System – John Schoue
7:15 Why Can’t I get my Soils to Function Better? – Greg Downing
8:15 pm Root Beer Floats/Door Prizes

Farmer-Led Field Day 2023
2023-08-17 07:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Krueger Farms, 5785 South 500 West, Owensville, IN, 47665, United States
Building Weather Resiliency Through Soil Health Practices and Cover Crops
Learn about conservation practices and strategies from local and national farmer-innovators to enhance agronomy and soil health on your farms, building resilience from weather-extremes and healthier ecosystems.
Join America’s Conservation Ag Movement for our 2023 Farmer-Learning Community Field Day in Indiana where you’ll hear the latest in soil health and regenerative agriculture from NRCS and growers from across the U.S. Hosted by Aaron Krueger, America’s Conservation Ag Movement Conservation Steward.
REGISTER NOW!

Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center - Twilight Field Day
2023-08-16 07:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | Pinney Purdue Agricultural, 11402 S County Line Rd, Wanatah, IN, 46390, United States
7:30 am until 8:15 am Registration, Exhibits, PARP Sign-up
Donuts, coffee, milk and juice are available in the machine shed.
Thanks to our sponsors, see sponsor listing on back and view slide show of sponsors.
Please complete evaluation form during the field day and turn in at the lunch line.
Opening Session in Machine Shed
8:15 am Welcome and Introductions –
8:30 am Ag Economy Outlook
Dr. Michael Langemeier, 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: Corn
Dr. Dan Quinn, Purdue Extension Corn Specialist
Stop 2: Soybean
Management Dr. Shaun Casteel, Purdue Extension Soybean Specialist
Stop 3: Dry Weather Weed Control Woes
Dr. Bill Johnson, Purdue Extension Weed Scientist
Stop 4: Soil Health and Climate,
Dr. Eileen Kladivko, Purdue Agronomy Professor and Hans Schmitz, CCSI Conservation Agronomist
12:00 pm Sponsored Pork Chop Lunch in Machine Shed
Participants are asked to please turn in the completed evaluation survey as you enter the lunch line. Please take a moment to thank today’s sponsors and serving volunteers for helping to make this meal possible. After lunch, visit exhibits & visit with Purdue Specialists & Educators and your neighbors
12:30 pm Acknowledgements & Announcements – ANR Educator
Did you remember to pick up your PARP receipt or sign in for CCH or CCA CEU credits? (see the friendly Extension folks near the registration tent area) Thanks for attending Pinney Purdue Field Day! Have a safe harvest and see you in 2024.

Soil Health Education Day
2023-08-14 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | Makoce Agriculture Development Headquarters, 1751 Mahpiya Maza Lane, Porcupine, SD, 57772, United States
What: Soil Health Education Day
When: Aug. 14, 10 a.m. – Noon
Where: Makoce Agriculture Development Headquarters, 1751 Mahpiya Maza Lane, Porcupine, SD 57772
Lunch will be provided! Please register for accurate meal counts at https://formstack.io/E595A
Topics

Livestock Incorporation in Soil Health – Shawn Freeland, SD Soil Health Coalition Board Chairman
Rainfall Simulator Demonstration – Tanse Herrmann, NRCS State Rangeland Soil Health Specialist

2023 Blioux River Ranch Tour
2023-08-10 15:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Blioux River Ranch, 45696 South Dakota 22, Castlewood, SD, 57223, United States
Tour Barry and Eli Little’s Blioux River Ranch near Castlewood, SD, to learn how they use soil health practices to improve their profitability and operational resiliency all while reducing their stress levels!
Free Admission! Light dinner to follow tour. (Registration required for meal counts.)
This tour will focus on soil health land management and will feature South Dakota State University Extension Soils Field Specialist Anthony Bly and Ducks Unlimited Agronomist Matt Hubers as speakers.
Speakers

Barry & Eli Little, Blioux River Ranch Owners
Anthony Bly, SDSU Extension Soils Field Specialist
Matt Hubers, Ducks Unlimited Agronomist
Baylee Lukonen, SDSHC Soil Health Technician

Forage Field Day
2023-08-07 09:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | South Dakota State University Southeast Research Farm, 29974 University Road, Beresford, SD, 57004, United States
SDSU Extension, Nebraska Extension, the Northern Plains Forage Association, and I-29 Moo University will host a forage field day on Monday, August 7 at 9:30 a.m. at the Southeast Research Farm (29974 University Road, Beresford, SD 57004).
Forages are an unsung hero in the Midwest and good production practices are often overlooked. This year, the field day program will focus on all things sorghum. The day will include plot tours, panel discussions, and classroom talks all focusing on topics such as sorghum planting, harvest, and storage techniques. In addition, equipment will be on-site to view and discuss new and emerging equipment, equipment settings, and more. This field day aims to supply both hands-on and classroom experience evaluating forages and focusing on best management practices for growth and storage that producers and industry clientele can use.
Agenda

9:30 a.m. – Sorghum Production Talk: Dr. Brent Bean, Agronomy Director – United Sorghum Checkoff Program
10:30 a.m. – Plot tour focusing on sorghum variety trial, male sterile sugar sorghum, and harvest and storage techniques: Jeff Jackson, Alfalfa & Forage Specialist – Croplan and Dan Funke, NW Iowa Forage Producer
12:00 p.m. – Lunch
12:45 p.m. – Forage Grower Panel Discussion: Jim Paulsen, Consulting Nutrition and Forage Specialist – Fieldstone (moderator)
1:30 p.m. – Forage Equipment Settings and Practices: Andrew DeJong, Hay and Forage Product Specialist – New Holland
2:30 p.m. – View and Discuss Forage Equipment
3:15 p.m. – View and Discuss Forage Samples and Shaker Box Demo – Jim Salfer, Dairy Extension Educator – University of Minnesota Extension and Fred Hall, Dairy Specialist – Iowa State University Extension and Outreach
3:30 p.m. – Ice cream Social/Survey
3:45 p.m. – Adjourn and Optional Farm Tour

Register at https://extension.sdstate.edu/event/forage-field-day-southeast-research-farm

SWCS International Annual Conference
2023-08-06 09:30 - 2023-08-09 17:00 (America/New_York) | Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center, 833 5th Avenue, Des Moines, IA, 50309, United States
78th SWCS International Annual Conference
August 6-9, 2023
Community Choice Credit Union Convention Center
Des Moines, Iowa
This year’s conference theme, “Healthy Land, Clean Water: Cultivating a Legacy of Conservation,” challenges us to envision the world we want to leave for those who follow us. 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 examine the traditions that have both built and challenged our ability to advance the conservation movement while exploring the new and necessary capacity, innovation, and partnerships needed to regenerate our land, water and other natural resources.
The conference will assemble a diverse, multigenerational conservation community of researchers, practitioners, industry leaders, farmers, and students from around the world in Des Moines, Iowa, where the Soil and Water Conservation Society was founded 78 years ago and is still headquartered today. The agenda will feature the latest ideas, technologies, and practices, and foster a dialogue around their adoption. Through workshops, sessions, symposia, tours, exhibits, and demonstrations, cutting-edge research and practice developments in soil health, water quality, and resource management will be shared. Scientists and practitioners will present their work at the field, farm, and watershed scale across an array of private and public arenas. Applications of social theories and examples of successful outreach and education will enable attendees to identify ways to scale up localized successes. Participants will also hear about policy and economic developments that build a framework to increase conservation adoption and support future generations.

National Strip-Tillage Conference
2023-08-02 08:00 - 2023-08-04 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | PTI Farm, 1701 S Deerfield Rd, Pontiac, IL, 61764, United States
Get the Best Tips, Ideas & Techniques From Strip-Till Experts & Your Fellow Farmers
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 10th anniversary National Strip-Tillage Conference in Bloomington, Ill., Aug. 2-4, 2023. 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.
Attend an exclusive pre-conference workshop at the Precision Technology Institute Farm on Wed., Aug. 2. Just a short drive from the host hotel, you’ll find hands-on learning, in-field demonstrations, the latest in equipment and technology, and the ongoing research happening in the 50+ agronomic plots throughout the PTI Farm. Stick around for the official National Strip-Tillage Conference Welcome Reception & Supper in the evening!
Just as important is the chance to profit from unlimited hallway networking with the most innovative, forward-thinking minds in strip-till. Come see for yourself why past attendees say they take home an average of $17,083 in ready-to-use ideas!
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Beyond the Yield
2023-08-02 08:00 - 2023-08-03 16:00 (America/New_York) | Kearney, 707 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE, 68845, United States
Brought to you by Regen Ag Lab and Soil Regen, Beyond the Yield brings you THE ENTIRE REGNERATIVE JOURNEY. From soil testing to practice implementation to marketing……how do you actually make it happen. Join us to find out how!

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Agronomy Field Day
2023-08-02 07:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | The Andersons, 4743 Co. Rd. 28, Waterloo, IN, 46793, United States
Agronomy Field Day is coming! Join us at The Andersons in Waterloo, Indiana on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m., with the welcome at 8:45 a.m. Registration is required to The Andersons by July 25, 2023. Please call them at (260) 837-8162.

Reducing Salinity with Cover Crops Field Tour
2023-07-31 16:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Dennis Hoyle Farm, 13473 349th Ave, Roscoe, SD, 57471, United States
When: July 31, 2023 – 4-7 p.m.
Where: 13473 349th Ave., Roscoe, SD 57471. This address is Dennis Hoyle’s farm south of Hwy 12. Meet at the plot on the southeast corner of the intersection of 349th Ave. and Hwy 12. The plot is between the railroad tracks and Hwy 12 on the east side of 349th Ave.
Topics

Cover Crop Plot Tour
Salinity Plot Tour
BioChar Plot Tour

Speakers

Dennis Hoyle, SDSHC Board Member and 2024 Legacy Award Winner
Eric Rasmussen, District Conservationist
Varshith Kommineni, SDSU Grad Student
Austin Carlson, SDSHC Soil Health Technician
Courtney Geppert, SDSHC Soil Health Technician

Supper included! Please register by July 27 for meal counts.
Free for current SD Soil Health Coalition members, $25 for non-members (includes 2023 membership).
Persons requiring special accommodations or materials in an alternate format or language please contact Courtney Geppert at 507-201-5098 or courtney.soilhealth@sdconservation.net two days prior to the event. The USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer and lender.

In-person: Purdue Farm Management Tour & Indiana Master Farmer Reception, SE Indiana
2023-07-11 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | IN
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Learn about innovative farm management strategies, new technologies for improving efficiency and productivity, ways to ensure a successful transition of farm operations to the next generation at the 90th annual Purdue Farm Management Tour on July 11.
2023 Purdue Farm Management Tour Flyer with map (download pdf)

Purdue University’s Center for Commercial Agriculture and Purdue Extension sponsor the tour, which includes stops at two farm in Washington and Jackson counties in Indiana. Each tour includes an interview session where farm operators provide an overview of their farms. Host farmers will also share successful farm management tips, discuss how the management of their operations is changing in response to the agricultural economy and evolving family circumstances, and share reasons behind their recent innovations in production practices and adoption of new technology. This is an opportunity to ask questions and learn from the experiences of Indiana’s best farm business managers.​
The Master Farmer program is a long-standing tradition in Indiana and honors individuals who have contributed heavily to Indiana agriculture and demonstrated success in farming efficiency, stewardship of natural resources and community service. A reception with a panel discussion will be held in conjunction with the Tour to honor the 2023 Indiana Master Farmers at 4:00 p.m. July 11, 2023 at Cornerstone Hall in Salem, Indiana.
The tour and reception are free and open to the public; however, registration is required. The 2023 Purdue Farm Management Tour will be July 11 in Washington and Jackson counties in south-central Indiana and the Master Farmer reception and panel discussion will follow.

Save the Date - Indiana Conservation Partnership Webinar
2023-07-11 09:00 - 10:30 (America/Halifax) | IN
Agenda to include: ICP History, ICP Accomplishments / IRA Overview / Purdue Ext Update / Science Assessment Update / Overview of Larger Conservation Efforts followed by questions and answers session. A zoom link will be provided as we get closer to the date.

In-person: CTIC Conservation in Action Tour
2023-07-10 14:00 - 2023-07-11 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Frankenmuth, MI, United States
The 16th annual Conservation in Action Tour. The event will help connect the circle between farmer and consumer. Attendees can look forward to seeing the supply chain up close and personal, including cutting-edge dairy practices, specialty crops like sugar beets and dry beans, milling and processing, and more! Check out an outline of the agenda HERE to see where we’ll be visiting!
Online registration is quick and easy at https://www.ctic.org/tourregistration. The registration fee includes all tour activities, bus transportation, and meals. Regular registration ends on June 19, registrations after June 19th will be subjected to a late fee.
A limited number of rooms are being held in a Conservation in Action Tour reservation block at the Bavarian Inn Lodge in Frankenmuth at a special tour rate for July 10 & 11. The registration web page includes a link for online booking of rooms at a discount rate.

Virtual: Ask the Operator "International No-Till Perspectives"
2023-07-07 07:00 - 09:00 (America/Chicago) | IN
Join us on Friday, July 7, at 7 a.m. CT, for the next installmentof No-Till Farmer’s ongoingAsk the Operator webinar series. In this installment, “InternationalNo-Till Perspectives,” 2023 Conservation Ag Operator Fellow LoranSteinlage of West Union, Iowa, leads a global panel of farmersrepresenting four continents as they discuss their unique no-tillchallenges and the common geopolitical issues facing farmers across the world.Panelists include German no-tiller Alexander Klümper, Australian no-tiller TomRobinson, Thailand-based agribusiness consultant Tim Welsh and otherspecial guests.
If you can’t make the live event, be sureto register now and you’ll receive a link to watch a replay at yourconvenience.

CCSI-SARE Soil Health & Sustainability for Midwestern Field Staff
2023-06-27 10:00 - 2023-06-29 17:00 (America/New_York) | Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
This 3-Day “In-Depth” Soil Health Training is June 27-29, 2023 at the Beck Agricultural Center at the Agronomy Center for Research and Education (ACRE), 4540 U.S. 52 W, West Lafayette, IN 47906, Students will learn to teach others about soil health, its importance, and diagnosis, along with practices to improve soil health. Learn what to look for in a soil pit and learn from local farmers about their soil health systems.
Suggested Prerequisites: Completed CCSI-SARE Fundamentals of Soil Health AND either CCSI-SARE Intro to Soil Health or an undergraduate-level soils course.

Farm Hard Field Day
2023-06-09 08:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Chappell Farm, Cotton Plant, 38627 AR-17, Cotton Plant, AR, 72036, United States
Farm Hard Field day with Adam Chappell, Keith Scoggins, Rick and Liz Haney, and others! Morning in the field at Chappell’s farm, lunch provided and afternoon talks about soil health and farming for profit!

Join us for a full field day at Chappell Farm in Cotton Plant, AR with Adam Chappell, Keith Scoggins, Rick and Liz Haney and others to learn in-field about soil health and alternative productions systems in corn, soy, rice and cotton. We will discuss ROI, water use efficiency, soil testing, SRI systems, etc. Lunch is provided.
