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Green Cover Soil Health Field Days, Bladen, NE
2024-08-09 08:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 918 Rd X, 918 Rd X, Bladen, NE, 68928, United States
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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.)

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) | IN
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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) | IN
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) | IN
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
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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

Upper Wabash River Watershed Biological Field Day
2024-08-27 08:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 7764 N 600 W, 7764 N 600 W, Huntington, IN, 46750, United States
No cost, but registration is requested by August 16th
Free lunch! Please let us know if you have any special dietary needs.
PARP Credit Available – $10 fee sponsored by Indiana Corn & Soy
*Anyone seeking PARP credits must attend sessions 8:30am – 1:15pm!
• 8:00—8:30 am: Registration/sign-in/light refreshments
• 8:30—9:30 am: Micro Organisms/Soil Health
John Shoue, Roann Compost
• 9:30—10:30 am: Terminating Cover Crops and Retaining Nitrogen
Bryan Overstreet, CCSI
• 10:30—10:45 am: Break
• 10:45 am—12:00 pm: Farmer Panel
• 12:00 —12:45pm: Lunch
• 12:45—1:15 pm: PARP Regulatory Topic
Ed Farris, Purdue Extension
• 1:15—2:30 pm: Soil Health Trailer, Rain Simulator &
Equipment Display
REGISTRATION and QUESTIONS:

On-line registration: RSVP HERE
Workshop information: Cheryl Jarrett, (260) 356 -6816, ext. 3 or Cheryl.jarrett@in.nacdnet.net
PARP info: Ed Farris, (260) 358-4826 or emfarris@purdue.edu
SWCD, NRCS, CCSI & Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service are equal access/equal opportunity institutions. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, prior to the meeting, contact Huntington Co. SWCD: 260-358-4826
PRESENTED BY:
Upper Wabash River Watershed 319 Project
Huntington, Allen, Wells, Whitley & Wabash County SWCDs
Purdue Cooperative Extension
Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM)
Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative (CCSI) – Improving Soil Health on Indiana Cropland

Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center Field Day, Butlerville, IN
2024-08-27 16:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center, 4425 County Rd 350 N, Butlerville, IN, 47223, United States
Southeast Purdue Agricultural Center Field Day
August 27, 2024
4-8 PM
4425 County Rd 350 N
Butlerville, IN 47223
Community members are invited to join us for the annual Southeastern Purdue
Agricultural Center Field Day on August 27, 2024 from 4 pm-8 pm.We hope you can
join to discuss practical applications of the research being conducted at SEPAC.
Agenda
4 pm to 7 pm – Field Rotations
– Corn Management : Is Short Corn the Future?
Dan Quinn, Purdue University
– Soybean Management : Update on Soybean Research at Purdue
Shaun Casteel, Purdue University
– Disease Update: Effectiveness of SUAS for Fungicide Applications
Darcy Telenko, Purdue University
– Field Edge Management
Dave Osborne, Purdue Extension
7:15 pm – Dinner
PARP/ CCH/ CCA Credits
REGISTER BY CALLING THE JENNINGS CO. EXTENSION OFFICE (812) 352-3033

Partnering With Farmers To Improve Your Land, West Lafayette, IN
2024-08-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
RSVP at:
tippecanoecountyswcd.org/events
For more info call:(765) 474-9992 Ext 3
Partnering With Farmers To Improve Your Land: A FREE EVENT FOR OWNERS OF
AGRICULTURAL LAND
The Tippecanoe County SWCD invites cropland owners to learn about practical conservation systems your farmer can use to protect water quality, improve the soil’s health, and increase the value of their land. Lunch will be provided.

How conservation benefits your land–Tony Bailey, State Conservation Agronomist, NRCS
Soil health demonstrations–Mike Smith, Rural Conservationist, Tippecanoe County SWCD
Working with farmers on soil health, Joe Hamilton, Delaware County Farmer
Conservation Leases & Rental Agreements, Seth Harden, Upper Wabash River Project Director, The Nature Conservancy

2024 Davis PAC Field Day, Farmland, IN
2024-08-29 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 6230 IN-1, 6230 IN-1, Farmland, IN, 47340, United States
The 2024 Davis PAC field day will be held on Thursday, August 29. Registration 7:30 – 8:00.
Speakers:
• Securing equipment on trailers – Fred Whitford
• Short Corn – Dan Quinn
• Regulatory Topic – Leo Reed
Register by calling the Randoph County Extension Office 765-584-22 71 or email lthornbu@purdue.edu.
Lunch provided!

Soil Health Field Day, Harlan IN
2024-09-04 07:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | Roemke Farms, 12125 IN-101, Harlan, IN, 46743, United States
Educational breakout sessions include:
Successful Termination of Cover Crops – Dan Kaminski, Rhiannon Lake
Herbicide Trials, Residuals, and Impacts on Cover Crops – Allen Dean, Dave Lamore
The Dirt on Soil Health – Soil pit/analysis
*PARP, CEU/CCA Credits Available*
Soil Health Field Day – Allen County Soil and Water Conservation District (allenswcd.org)

Soil Health Field Day, Valparaiso, IN
2024-09-04 08:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 812 N 200 W, 812 N 200 W, Valparaiso, IN, 46385, United States
Global speaker, Ray Archuleta, will be our featured presenter at our free September 4th Soil Health Field Day hosted by the Ed Ruge Family-812 North 200 West-Valparaiso. Ray is known as an energetic and engaging speaker who is passionate about soil health. We are also delighted to welcome our neighbors at the Lake County Soil & Water Conservation District and LaPorte County Soil & Water Conservation District as our co-sponsors for this event. Funding for this project was provided in part by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and the Indiana Department of Natural Resources. Please reserve a spot by August 28th by E-mailing Jacob Tosch or calling Porter County Soil & Water at 219-462-7515 ext. 3. PARP credits are available.
8:30 -9am ARP registration/Visit display tables provided by:
USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service, Indiana Department of Natural Resources, Fisheries Division, Porter County Department of Development and Storm Water
9-11:30 AM Understanding Soil Health and Function To Save Time and Money
Rain Simulator Demonstration- Ray Archuleta
11:30 AM-Noon PARP- Nikky Witkowski, Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Noon-1pm Lunch/ Visit display tables
1-2:30 pm Nutrient Management- Ray Archuleta

Soil Health Academy, Making Grazing Pay In A Northern Environment: Drafter, MI
2024-09-10 08:00 - 2024-09-12 17:00 (America/New_York) | Sweeten Farms, 12248 S Bound Rd, Dafter, MI, United States
Who Should Attend?
Anyone that wants to take their ranch to the next level. This course will examine all aspects of regenerative ranching, soil health, plant health, and animal health. Hands-on experience will be heavily emphasized.
This is a power-packed three days that will change your ranch. It is taught by highly experienced regenerative ranchers.
Participants will be participating in adaptive grazing practices. The class will be limited to 50 registrants, so don’t wait until the last minute to register!
What You Will Learn

The Power of Observation
How to Restore Vibrant Ecosystems through Adaptive Grazing
Selecting cattle to fit their environment and be low maintenance
Develop cattle to perform and finish on forage
Added pasture diversity, yield, and quality through adaptive grazing
Use of bale grazing to regenerate soils
Reduce inputs to improve profitability
Build a more resilient ecosystem on your farm

September 10-12, 2024
Tuition of $1,375 includes:
• Regen Ag 101 course ($499.00 value), which we would like you to complete prior to the first day of class;
• In-person attendance at the SHA school, as well as course materials, snacks, water and lunch each day; and
• Access to future scheduled conference calls with the instructors.
• Lunch, water and snacks.
Click Here to Learn More and Register
Registration: https://soilhealthacademy.regfox.com/sha-michigan-2024

Forage Sorghum Field Day- Bedford, IN
2024-09-10 15:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-10 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Feldun Purdue Agricultural Center, 1117 IN-458, Bedford, IN, 47421, United States
Forage Sorghum Field Day
September 10th – Feldun Purdue Ag Center- Bedford, IN
Event Outline:
Tours will be offered at two to times during this event.

Afternoon Tour- 3:00pm to 5:00 pm EST
Evening Tour (repeat of afternoon tour) – 6:00pm to 8:00pm EST

Light supper and Bull Test Station Tour 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm EST

RSVP by September 5th, 2024. to sheltonb@purdue.edu (812) 279-8554
Upcoming Events – Indiana Forage Council (wordpress.com)
Questions or accessibility needs? contact us (765) 494-4783 johnsonk@purdue.edu

Virtual: How to Use a Cover Crop Species Selector Tool & On-farm Applications
2024-09-19 12:30 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | IN
How to Use a Cover Crop Species Selector Tool &On-farm Applications with Dr. Victoria Ackroyd & Dr. Steven Mirsky
September 19, 2024
12:30-1:30 PM ET
Let’s explore a cover crop species selector tool created by Precision Sustainable Agriculture. Tune in to “How to Use aCover Crop Species Selector Tool & On-farm Applications” on September 19 at 12:30 pm ET to hear from Dr. Victoria Ackroyd, University of MarylandAssistant Research Scientist, and Dr. Steven Mirsky, USDA scientist. Bring your questions and gain confidence in selecting cover crop species, especially for Northeastern and Southern U.S. states. The webinar is presented by the Farmersfor Soil Health (FSH) education team, composed of the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture (CRA) and the Soil Health Institute (SHI).
Register

Indiana Grazing School- La Grange, IN
2024-09-27 13:00 - 2024-09-28 16:30 (America/New_York) | Pargil Natural Resources Learning Center, 2335 N. State Road 9, LaGrange, IN, 46761, 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

2024 Heart of America Grazing Conference
2024-10-15 09:00 - 2024-10-17 18:00 (America/New_York) | Hardin County Cooperative Extension Service, 111 Opportunity Way Elizabethtown, Elizabethtown, KY, 42701, United States
The Heart of America Grazing Conference is an annual conference rotated around the mid-Atlantic and southeast region that focuses on improving regenerative agricultural practices.
On Tuesday, October 15, join us for a pasture ecology workshop at a local regenerative agricultural operation, Glenmar Farms, in Cecelia, Kentucky. We will be doing a deep dive into all things related to ecological systems and welcoming Dr. Matt Poore from North Carolina State University.
Also on Tuesday, October 15, we will be having the Heart of America banquet. We look forward to recognizing individuals dedicated to promoting regenerative agriculture and supporting our mission.
On Wednesday, October 16, we will be having the Heart of America Grazing Conference at the Hardin County Extension Office in Elizabethtown. We will hear from industry experts and speakers, including Ray Archuleta, to discuss all things regenerative agriculture, soil health, and pasture ecology.
On Thursday, October 17, we will be visiting Greg Brann’s Big Springs Farm in Adolphus, Kentucky. Join us to see a well-established multi-species grazing operation with one of the nation’s foremost experts on soil health.
More details and registration.

Roads to Removal - Carbon Symposium
2024-10-28 01:30 - 2024-10-29 15:30 (America/New_York) | IN
Roads to Removal – Options for Carbon Dioxide Removal in the United States
Day 1 – October 28
Symposium & Reception
1:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Day 2 – October 29
Symposium
8:30 a.m. – 3:15 p.m.
Indiana University O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Free and open to the general public
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
These and other critical questions will be addressed at the Roads to Removal symposium on Monday, October 28, and Tuesday, October 29.  Hosted by the Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs at Indiana University Indianapolis, this free, in-person campus event is open to the general public.
Participate in this important symposium to hear from both technical and policy experts on climate-smart agriculture practices, carbon credits, and the future of ethanol, bio-based diesel, and sustainable aviation fuels. Local Indiana and regional government experts, scientists, and community leaders will identify carbon-based solutions for the Midwest — with win-win opportunities for all stakeholders.
Featured speakers include SiânMooney, Indiana University; Julio Friedmann, Carbon Direct; AlyssaCharney, United States Department of Agriculture; SethHarden, The Nature Conservancy; Caleb Smith, Keystone Cooperative; Andrew Wong, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory.
Also, don’t miss Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe – in one of her first post-retirement speeches.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

The Roads to Removal report, commissioned by the Department of Energy, is a groundbreaking national analysis on the carbon dioxide removal needed to reach a net-zero greenhouse gas economy in the United States by 2050. The report highlights substantial opportunities in regional biomass carbon removal, including land use identification, conversion pathways, biorefinery site selection, and transportation.

Landwise Workshop: Row Crop Night, Montgomery, IN
2024-11-06 17:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Daviess County Produce Auction, 5667 900 E, Montgomery, IN, 47558, United States
Landwise Workshops
Learn with Us! Elevate your sustainability by learning from statewide experts at the LandWise Workshops. Join us for one or both evenings to learn about cover crops and soil health in row and specialty cropping systems.
Daviess County Produce Auction
5667 N 900 E Montgomery, IN
5:30-8 PM Eastern
Row Crop Night – 11-6-2024
Specialty Crop Night – 11-7-2024
Event Details:
-Soil Health Demonstrations
-PARP / CCH Credits Worker Protection Standards
-Cover Crops & Nutrient/Pests Topics
-Soil Health Education Publications
-Complimentary Meal
RSVP by Nov 1, 2024, to: Purdue Extension – Daviess County812-254-8668
Take-Home Materials include:

No-Till & Cover Crops Handbook
No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm
Cover Crop Field Guide
Forage Field Guide
Various cover crop publications
