Register here. What is a ride-along? Ride-alongs offer a chance for you to experience farming firsthand and understand what it takes to cultivate Indiana's land. Most farmers value the opportunity to share their livelihood and practices and Indiana Conservation Partnership staff can benefit by gaining insight into farmers' work and their reasons behind it by […]
Come join us at the Urban Farm Fair to learn more about your soil health and connect with other urban farmers on February 22nd, 2025! Welcome to the Urban Farm Fair x soilSHOP! Are you an aspiring, beginning, or experienced farmer/gardener? Are you concerned about lead levels in your soil or just want to learn more […]
REGISTER. CCSI-SARE Introduction to Soil Health is a very basic course designed to provide a general understanding of soil health systems and the fundamentals of crop production. This training is geared toward newer staff and ag professionals, especially those who have not taken an undergraduate soils science course and those who do not have a […]
Gibson County SWCD Annual Meeting Guest Speaker: Joel Reddick February 25, 2025 Doors open at 5 pm, meeting @5:30 Rz's Catering for Dinner Door Prizes and giveaways RSVP by February 18th Contact the office at 812-385-5033 ext 3 or email stephanie.young2@in.nacdnet.net
Please join us for Knox County SWCD Winter Field Day and FREE Breakfast! Featuring: AgriBio Systems presentation on bringing the biology back to your farm. Learn how to increase profits on your farm by building soil health. FREE Breakfast PARP Drone Demonstration FSA Updates Invasive Species Specialist February 26th, 2025 8:00-11:00 am Community Church of […]
More info / register In times of changing environmental conditions, unmanaged drainage water with a lack of soil conservation practices can impact farm profitability and sustainability of agricultural operations. Understanding management options starts with knowing what’s happening out in the fields and where to turn for resources. Professionals from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Illinois Extension are partnering up […]
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) […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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