Roger Wenning Annual Field Day
2025-08-12 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Halifax) | 1512 N Co Rd 80 NE, 1512 N Co Rd 80 NE, Greensburg, IN, 47240, United States
SAVE THE DATE!
Annual Roger Wenning Field Day
August 12, 2025
Featured Speakers:
Amanda Kautz, NRCS
Dave Osborne, Purdue Extension
More info to follow!

Indiana Diverse Farm Tours - Fountain and Montgomery Counties
2025-08-12 09:30 - 15:30 (America/Halifax) | DeSutter Farms, 3959 IN-341, Attica, IN, 47918, United States
Thank you for your interest in attending Indiana Diverse Farm Tours. This event is supported by Purdue Extension, the Diverse Corn Belt, the Indiana Organic Network, and a NIFA-OREI grant 2022-51300-38056. We will be hosting three field days in the month of August. Please make sure to dress appropriately for the weather and for touring fields.
***Any youth (under 18 years of age) attending this program, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

August 12: Fountain and Montgomery County (9:30am-3:30pm ET)
– Organic Field Crops and Grazed Cattle
– DeSutter Farms and Mills Farms
August 13: Jasper County (9:30am-2pm CT)
– Horticulture and Organic Grains
– Van Kley’s Blueberries and Henning’s Farm and Greenhouses
August 27: White County (9:30am-2pm ET)
– Organic Popcorn, Small Grains, Sunflowers, and Equipment
– Living Prairie Farms
Farm Tour Addresses

DeSutter Farms – 3959 IN-341, Attica, IN 47918
Hoosier Heartland State Bank (HHSB) Success Center – 1623 US-231, Crawfordsville, IN 47933
Mills Farm – Enter the field from SR 25 at the corner of SR 25 and SR 32, Waynetown, IN.
Pin link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/tTAKwM9pXUbjf1Qh6
Coordinates: (40.0253611, -87.0581667)
Van Kley’s Blueberries – 2666 IN-10, Wheatfield, IN 46392
Henning’s Farm and Greenhouses – 7160 W 1400 N, De Motte, IN 46310
Living Prairie Farms – 2768 N 1000 W, Wolcott, IN 47995

Porter County SWCD Soil Health Field Day, Kouts, IN
2025-08-13 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Halifax) | American Legion Post 301, 959 W Indiana St, Kouts, IN, 46347, United States
Join Free Porter County SWCD Soil Health Field Day, lunch will be provided.
August 13, 9:00 – 12:00 central time
Featured Speaker: Jamie Scott, J and A Scott Farms, Pierceton, Indiana
Jamie has an award winning history utilizing a variety of conservation practices on the ground he farms including cover crops, no-till and more!
PARP and CCA credits will be available for participants through Purdue Extension Porter County. ($10 fee will be covered by the Indiana Soybean Alliance and Indiana Corn Marketing Council.)
Please register by August 8th to jacob.tosch@in.nacdnet.net or call us at Soil & Water at 219-462-7515 ext. 3

Byron Seeds Field Day, Rockville, IN
2025-08-15 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | 775 County Rd 350 E, 775 County Rd 350 E, Rockville, IN, 47872, United States
Come join us for Byron Seeds Field Day – Friday, August 15, 2025
8:30 Coffee and Donuts
9:00 Plot Tours – See the latest varieties of corn, pasture and hay blends, cool-season grasses, summer annuals and cover crops. See the different alfalfa rooting systems.
12:00 Free Lunch – BBQ chicken and ice cream
1:00 What Forbs Can do for Animal, Crop, and Soil Health -Karl Dallefeld, Byron Seeds TM
2:00 Questions and Discussion
2:30 Adjourn
Lunch will be served.
For directions, call 765-569-3555

Tour of Fischer Farms, St. Anthony, IN
2025-08-15 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | IN
Come on down to Southwest Indiana. Get a tour of Fischer Farms. Meet Dave Fischer and learn how his 12 way cover crop mix is improving soil health in his fields and providing excellent forage for his cattle.
Rotating stations and start times will allow participant to see the finishing barn, silage field, wetland and forage area.
Meal will be provided.
Partners IN Food andFarming is hosting the event
Diverse Corn Belt is a sponsor for the event

Clay County Field Day, Clay City, IN
2025-08-18 16:30 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Clay County Farms, 1363 E County Rd 550 S, Clay City, IN, 47841, United States
Please join us for an evening of hands-on soil health, sustainable farm practices, and a locally sourced dinner featuring foods from Clay County Farms.
Registration begins at 4:30 pm
Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm
Hear from Keynote Speaker: John Hays to discover practical tools for healthier land
See the NRCS Soil Health trailer then hear from Dana Emanuel for a pasture walk and drone presentation.
Finish the evening asking questions to the farmer panel.

Event is FREE! Please call the Clay County SWCD office to register by August 15th.
812-446-8986 ext 3

Residue Management Panel, Peru IN
2025-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | 2745 E 600 N, 2745 E 600 N, Peru, IN, 46970, United States
Residue Management Panel in Peru, IN: Expert Insights on Sustainable Farming
Attend the Residue Management Panel in Peru, Indiana, to gain valuable knowledge on sustainable agriculture and effective residue management directly from Indiana’s top ag experts. Hosted by the Miami County Soil & Water Conservation District (SWCD), this event is a unique opportunity for farmers, ag professionals, and conservation-minded individuals.
Event Highlights

Expert-Led Panel

Hear from Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.
Enjoy the event emceed by renowned agricultural commentator Damian Mason.
Learn from a panel of local and state agricultural authorities.

Topics Covered

Best practices for managing crop residue
Methods to balance sustainability with productivity
Strategies for improving soil health
Real-world residue management challenges and solutions

Networking & Community

Connect with local producers and educators
Discuss your questions directly with panelists

Complimentary Meal

Enjoy a light meal and root beer floats at Reese Family Farms

To register, Email: mary.watson2@in.nacdnet.net or phone: 765-473-6753 x3

Pinney Purdue Field Day, Wanatah, IN
2025-08-20 08:00 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | 11402 S County Line Rd, 11402 S County Line Rd, Wanatah, IN, 46390, United States
Join us at 7:30 for donuts, coffee, exhibitor booths and more! Program begins at 8:15.
Program includes:
Ag Economic Outlook
Crop Diseases, 2025
Weeds
Corn Management & More
Free pork chop lunch at Noon!

Manure: Farm to Field, Ligonier, IN
2025-08-20 15:00 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | 300 S Main St, 300 S Main St, Ligonier, IN, 46767, United States
Register.

Manure Farm‑to‑Field is a PARP program specializing in manuremanagement. Join us for an informative session with David Beard, owner of amanure application business, as he shares practical steps and key decisions forapplying livestock manure. He’ll cover essential record keeping practicesnecessary no matter the farm size. Register through the link above, or bycalling or emailing Kathryn Jennings at (574) 533-0554, jennin30@purdue.edu
Registration closes August 19th.

SDSHC 10th Anniversary Tour of Dakota Lakes Research Farm
2025-08-21 13:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Ramkota Hotel, 920 West Sioux Avenue, Pierre, SD, 57501, United States
Join us for South Dakota Soil Health Coalition’s 10th Anniversary Tour of Dakota Lakes Research Farm near Pierre, SD, featuring Ray Archuleta and Dwayne Beck!
Agenda

1:30 p.m. – Meet at Ramkota Hotel in Pierre (920 W Sioux Ave.)
2:00 p.m. – Bus departs for Dakota Lakes Research Farm
2:30 p.m. – Field tour begins with Ray Archuleta and Dwayne Beck
4:30 p.m. – Buses return to Ramkota Hotel
5:00 p.m. – Dinner, anniversary presentations, social

Registration is required.
Registration is free for SD Soil Health Coalition members and $25 for non-members (includes 1-year Coalition membership). Please register by Aug. 17th for accurate meal counts.
People requiring special accommodations or materials in an alternate format or language please contact Cindy Zenk at 605-280-4190 or sdsoilhealth@gmail.com at least two days prior to the event.

Soil Amendments & Natural Fertilizers
2025-08-22 12:30 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | The North Carolina Arboretum, 100 Frederick Law Olmsted Way, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Soil Amendments & Natural Fertilizers
with Phil Roudebush
Friday, August 22 | 1 – 4pm
BRN – Core | BREG – Elective
What should we do to amend our heavy clay soils? Soil amendments include any material added and mixed into soil to improve the fertility, physical characteristics or beneficial microbial activity in the soil. Fertilizers are soil amendments that guarantee minimum nutrient percentages. This class will discuss basic concepts of soil science and how soil amendments, soil conditioners and natural fertilizers can be used to improve soil quality.
Phil Roudebush is a native of Indiana and lived in Colorado, Missouri, Mississippi and Kansas before moving to North Carolina in 2015. He is a retired veterinarian who has worked in small animal practice, taught in several veterinary schools and did research, product development and technical communication in the animal health industry. Phil has maintained a large vegetable garden, herb garden, pumpkin patch, water garden and a 30-acre native grass hay pasture. He was an Extension Master Gardener in Shawnee County, Kansas before moving to Asheville and is a certified Extension Master Gardener Volunteer in Buncombe County.

Members: Remember to enter your promo code upon checkout to receive your 10% member discount! Email adulteducation@ncarboretum.org with questions.
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We are committed to fostering a diverse, supportive learning community. If the cost of a class is a barrier for you, please complete this scholarship form and we will see what kind of assistance we can provide.
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Harrison County Cattlemen's Association Field Day, Corydon, IN
2025-08-23 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | Siebern’s Farm, 1959 Witness Tree Rd NW, Corydon, IN, 47112, United States
Harrison County Cattlemen’s Association Field Day – Herd & Soil Health Focus📍 Siebern’s Farm, 1959 Witness Tree Road NW, Corydon, IN📅 Saturday, August 23, 2025⏰ 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join the Harrison County Cattlemen’s Association and Purdue Extension – Harrison County for a FREE Field Day at Siebern’s Farm in Corydon, Indiana. This educational event is perfect for local cattle producers and pasture managers looking to enhance their herd and land management practices.
🌿 Topics Covered:

Herd Health Management
Soil Health Strategies
Identification & Control of Common Pasture Weeds

🍴 Lunch Provided – No Registration Fee!Enjoy a complimentary lunch while connecting with fellow livestock producers and agricultural experts.
📞 RSVP AppreciatedContact the Harrison County Extension Office:📧 camm@purdue.edu📱 812-738-4236
Boost your farm’s productivity with practical insights and hands-on discussions!

Cover Crop Field Tour
2025-08-26 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Denver) | Christensen Road, Christensen Road, Sheridan, OR, 97378, United States
Cover Crop Field Tour
We will hear from OSU researchers about preliminary results of new research on the impacts of cover crops on soil and orchard health. Speakers include: farmers Jeff Newton and Zach Christensen, Dragomira Zheleva, whose research focuses on water availability and water retention in the soil both with and without cover crops; Chris Lessey, whose research is related to moderating soil temperature with cover crops; Matt Tippet-Vannini, whose research investigates the relationship between cover crops and water infiltration. OSU Professor Shannon Cappellazzi will touch on cover crop effects on soil health and Natalie Edward with NRCS will demonstrate differences in management practices on water infiltration and erosion with a rain simulation system.
Anyone with an interest in cover crops should attend! While we will be in a hazelnut orchard, and learning about research conducted primarily in hazelnuts, cover crops can be used in a wide variety of agricultural and even home garden contexts. We hope to see you there!
Detailed directions and parking instructions will be provided to attendees one week prior to the event.
This is a free event organized by Polk SWCD, Yamhill SWCD, Oregon State University, and NRCS. Coffee and snacks will be provided. Registration is required.

Fall Conservation Field Day, Fredericksburg, IN
2025-08-26 16:30 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | Armstrong Ranch at Wolf Hollow, 1026 Wolf Pass, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624, United States
Fall Conservation Field Day

When: August 26, 2025
Registration: 4:30 PM
Dinner: 5:00 PM
Where: Armstrong Cattle & Crops Fredericksburg, Indiana
What: Visit the Armstrong Farm and learn about how they integrate conservation practices into their operation. Talks will cover Rotational Grazing, Pasture Weed Management, Direct to Consumer Marketing, and more!
Dinner Provided! Join us for a delicious meal and an engaging discussion on livestock and pasture health.
RSVP by August 22, 2023 by calling the Washington Co. SWCD at (812)883-3006 ext. 3
If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact the SWCD at (812) 883-3006 ext. 3 at least 2 weeks before the event.

Greener Pastures, Ferdinand
2025-08-28 18:00 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | IN
Speakers:

Keynote – Pat Keyser – University of Tennessee
Bio Char and Gypsum – Yichau Rui – Purdue
Paddock Systems – Jason Tower – SIPAC
Alternative Nitrogen/Legumes – Travis Walters – NRCS
Watering Systems – Robert Zupanzic – NRCS

$10 per person.
Please register online by August 18th or call 812-482-1171 ext 3
Meal provided by Arnie’s Catering~ St. Anthony, IN

2025 South Dakota Soil Health School
2025-09-03 07:30 - 2025-09-05 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Crossroads Hotel-Huron Event Center, 100 4th Street Southwest, Huron, SD, 57350, United States
The 2025 South Dakota Soil Health School will be held Sept. 3-5 at the Crossroads Hotel and Huron Events Center and the Dale Demonstration Farm near Huron, SD. 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.

KBS LTAR Field Day 2025, Hickory Corners, MI
2025-09-04 09:30 - 13:30 (America/Halifax) | 9693 N 40th St, 9693 N 40th St, Hickory Corners, MI, 49060, United States
Join us for the 3rd annual KBS LTAR field day at the MSU Kellogg Biological Station (KBS) Long-Term Agroecosystem Research (LTAR) site in Hickory Corners, Michigan. The event will highlight early results from the first four years of the experiment, including findings about yield, profitability and soil health. The LTAR cropping system experiment compares “business-as-usual” farming (corn/soy rotation with conventional tillage) to an “aspirational” system with a five-crop rotation, stacked conservation practices and precision technologies. The field day will also feature new innovations and information on cover crops, nitrification inhibitors, short corn, pest management, precision technology and resources to support the adoption of these practices on-farm.
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For more information about this event, contact Christine Charles:
Email: charl122Wmsu.edu
Phone: 973-255-6097

NEPAC Field Day, Columbia City, IN
2025-09-10 08:30 - 14:30 (America/Halifax) | 4821 E 400 S, 4821 E 400 S, Columbia City, IN, 46725, United States
Purdue Extension in northeast Indiana will host a field day on September 10 for farmers and agribusiness professionals that highlights current agronomic research. The field day will be held at Northeast Purdue Agricultural Center (NEPAC), 4821 E. 400 S, Columbia City, IN.
The program will begin with a series of morning workshops led by Purdue Extension experts. Workshop topics and presenters include:
*State pesticide regulation update by James Wolff, Extension Educator.
*Corn production update by Dan Quinn, Purdue corn specialist
*Update on crop diseases, by Darcy Telenko, Purdue field crops pathologist
*A Different Approach to P Management, by Megan Bourns, Purdue soil fertility specialist
*Update on cover crops, by Shalamar Armstrong, Purdue agronomist
Following lunch, which our sponsors provide, an optional session will be available on using UAVs to spray pesticides, scout crops, or seed cover crops.
Participants can receive private applicator recertification program credit. Indiana Corn Marketing Council and Indiana Soybean Alliance will be sponsoring the individual $10 fee. Commercial applicator CCHs and Certified Crop Adviser CEUs are also available.
Registration, refreshments, and vendor visits will be from 8:00 to 8:30 a.m. The program will run from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with lunch provided. The optional afternoon session will be from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m., or until complete. Admission is free, but registration by Sept. 3 is required to attend and receive a meal.
Event sponsors (as of Aug. 8) include Indiana Corn Marketing Council, Indiana Soybean Alliance, Ag Plus, Inc., Agro-Chem, Inc., Baughman Tile Co., Beacon Credit Union, Bippus State Bank, Diverse Corn Belt, Elite Ag Solutions, Forefront Ag Solutions, Schlipf Precision Ag, and Truland Equipment. Visit vendor booths and displays at the field day for more information.
Register online at https://purdue.link/NEPAC2025 by Sept. 3. Alternatively, you may contact the Whitley County Extension Office at 260-244-7615. If you have any need for accommodations to attend this program, or if you need an interpreter or translator, or special dietary needs, please contact John Woodmansee by Aug. 27 at 260-244-7615 or jwoodman@purdue.edu. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Purdue University is an equal access, equal opportunity university.
Schedule and content are subject to change. For more information, visit the Purdue Extension Whitley County website, http://extension.purdue.edu/whitley, or call your local county’s Purdue Extension office.
Due to the anticipated support from sponsors, the event is free to attend. However, registration will still be required by Sept. 3. Register at: https://purdue.link/NEPAC2025.
Contact Purdue Extension in Whitley County with your questions at 260-244-7615.

Southwest Purdue Ag Center Pumpkin Field Day, Vincennes, IN
2025-09-17 13:30 - 17:30 (America/Halifax) | Southwest Purdue Ag Center, 4369 N Purdue Rd, Vincennes, IN, 47591, United States
Mark your calendars for an exciting educational opportunity! The Southwest Purdue Ag Center invites you to join their Pumpkin Field Day on September 17, 2025, from 1:30-5:30 pm EDT at 4369 N. Purdue Road, Vincennes, IN 47591.
This hands-on event provides participants with the opportunity to explore a diverse range of pumpkin and winter squash varieties while gaining valuable insights into cutting-edge agricultural practices. Attendees will learn about the latest research developments in no-till farming techniques, effective weed control strategies, and integrated pest management approaches that can enhance crop production and sustainability.
The field day welcomes growers, gardeners, educators, and anyone with an interest in pumpkin cultivation. Admission is free, but registration is required as space is limited to 50 participants.
To secure your spot, register online at https://tinyurl.com/SWPACpumpkin or call 812-886-0198. For questions or cancellations, contact Barb Joyner at joynerb@purdue.edu or 812-886-0198. Early registration is encouraged to ensure availability and help organizers accommodate all interested participants.

Grazing Training, Dubois, IN
2025-09-24 09:00 - 2025-09-25 15:30 (America/Halifax) | Southern Indiana Purdue Agriculture Center, 11371 E Purdue Farm Rd, Dubois, IN, 47527, United States
Purdue’s SIPAC farm andthe Pasture Project are hosting a 2-day grazing training for anyone that isinterested in becoming a Technical Service Provider (TSP) for NRCS conservationpractices dealing with grazing management or pasture management systems.
This training will also berelevant for any SWCD or ISDA employee that would like to assist landownerswith grazing management, grazing conservation practices, and/or pasturemanagement systems.
This trainingis not intended for NRCS employees.
There is no registration fee,and lunch will be provided both days
Dates and times of thetraining, attending both day is highly recommended
Sep 24, 9am – 5pm
Sep 25, 9am – 3:30pm

RSVPs are required.
Registration page: Hereis the form!
Topics that will becovered:
A) Pasture Evaluation andPasture Condition Score Sheet
B) Indiana NRCSPrescribed Grazing Standard and other livestock practice standards
C) Paddocks, WateringSystems, and Fencing out in the pasture
D) Considerations of PaddockDesign and how to size paddocks
E) Engineering practices in aGrazing System
F) Information from arecently certified TSP
Feel free to contact RobertZupancic, robert.zupancic@usda.gov , NRCS, or Kent Bohnoff, KentBohnhoff@outlook.com, Pasture Project, with any questions orclarifications about this training.

Rotational Grazing, Soil Health, and Drought Management Decisions
2025-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Mesquite Field Farm, 501 South Oak Avenue, Nixon, TX, 78140, United States
Rotational Grazing, Soil Health, and Drought Management Decisions
Join us at Mesquite Field Farm for an engaging class on rotational grazing, soil health, and drought management strategies. Drawing from our own experiences—including the challenges of navigating four consecutive years of drought—we’ll explore practical decisions that helped us sustain our operation, protect soil health, and maintain animal quality through difficult conditions.
This session combines real-world examples from our farm with open discussion designed to help you apply these principles to your own operation. Whether you’re a seasoned rancher or just beginning your journey, you’ll gain insights into resilient land management practices that build healthier soils, support livestock well-being, and prepare your farm for the future.
In addition to hands-on knowledge, this event offers the chance to connect with like-minded producers, share ideas, and strengthen your agricultural network. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your management toolkit and take your operation to the next level.

Soil Health Institute’s 10th Anniversary Meeting
2025-09-30 08:00 - 2025-10-02 17:00 (America/Chicago) | St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, United States
Save the date for the Soil Health Institute’s 10th Anniversary Meeting Sept. 30-Oct. 2 in St. Louis, Missouri, where we’ll exchange ideas, spark new collaborations, and shape the future of soil health.
We hope you’ll join us to deepen your knowledge while celebrating a decade of SHI and the soil health movement’s progress. Between workshops, farm tours, poster sessions, and keynote talks, you’ll find opportunities to network and share perspectives.
Farmers, ranchers, landowners, and those in academia, industry, government, nonprofit, philanthropy, CPG, and other sectors will benefit from a wide-ranging agenda sharing farmers’ experiences, cutting-edge research, and actionable information on soil health, the foundation for regenerative agriculture.
Along with poster sessions, hands-on workshops, networking opportunities, and farm tours, plenary sessions will cover:

Recent Advances and Future Directions in Soil Health
Farmers’ Experiences with Regenerative Soil Health Systems
Qualities of Effective Soil Health Education Programs
Engaging Global Brands for Scaling Soil Health Systems
Measuring Progress
Accelerating Research & Development
Financial Strategies for Supporting Soil Health
Soil Health Policies in Action

Registration and program details coming soon!

Virtual: The Landscape of Mental Health and Financial Support for Midwest Farmers
2025-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | IN
The Landscape of Mental Health and Financial Support for Midwest Farmers
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
1:00 PM (ET) / 12:00 PM (CT) / 11:00 AM (MT) / 10:00 AM (PT)
The farm income crisis of the late 2010s and the COVID-19 pandemicamplified mental health challenges in agriculture, which resulted in thedevelopment of a range of mental health programs. In this webinar, we willpresent the findings from the first two years of a five-year research projectto understand what the landscape of support in the Midwest looks like and howfarmers engage with it. Programmatic and policy implications of these findings,along with the project’s next steps, will also be shared.
Presenters:

Florence Becot, Professor, Nationwide Insurance Early Career Professor in Agricultural Safety and Health, Penn State
Carrie Henning-Smith, Associate Professor, Division of Health Policy & Management and Co-Director, Rural Health Research Center, University of Minnesota
Andrea Bjornestad, Associate Professor/Extension Specialist-Mental Health, South Dakota State University
Sarah Ruszkowski, Research Technologist, Penn State

Register for RRDC Webinar (Sep. 30)

Hosts: The four Regional Rural Development Centers (RRDC) —the Northeast Regional Center for Rural Development,the Southern Rural Development Center, the Western Rural Development Center, and the North Central Regional Center for Rural Development.
The RRDCs receive core funds from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA).

Cover Crop Innovations Field Day, Hickory Corners, MI
2025-10-01 09:00 - 11:30 (America/Halifax) | Kellogg Biological Station-W.K. Kellogg Farm Pasture Dairy Center, 10461 N 40th St, Hickory Corners, MO, 49060, United States
Join us for a field day featuring cutting edge cover crop research and resources:

National variety trials
Grazing cover crops
On-farm research results
New cover crop breeding material

RUP/CCA credits available.
Attendance is FREE. Light refreshments will be served.
Walk-ins welcome, but if possible, please RSVP by Sept. 25
at https://forms.gle/QRHYcbGg9JXCX3b47
Questions? Contact etiennesutton@missouri.edu

Soil Health Workshop: Low-Till Practices for Healthy Soil & Improved Yields
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Bay Branch Farm, 3612 West 114th Street, Cleveland, OH, 44111, United States
This workshop at Bay Branch Farm, part of our Soil Health Workshop series, will explore the benefits of reducing how often you till your sil and share strategies and practical tools for using low-till practices in your farm or garden.
**This FREE event is outdoors on a working farm where you will be surrounded by nature. Ground and terrain may be uneven on the farm. We recommend comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat.**
This workshop will take place rain or shine. In cases of extreme weather, we will contact you 24-36 hours prior to the event if we need to cancel.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Soil Sleuths: Part 1 of a 4-Part Soil Health Series
2025-10-05 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Denver) | Josephine County Farm Collective, 485 Daily Lane, Grants Pass, OR, 97527, United States
Oregon State University’s Agriculture soil expert Nan Xu demonstrates how to collect and prepare a soil sample with a soil probe.

Take a closer look at the foundation growing your food, flowers or pasture! OSU Assistant Professor of Practice in General Agriculture, Nan Xu will lead us through a hands-on demonstration on how to use a soil probe to collect a soil sample, and discuss how to determine the best timing, depth, and locations for collecting representative samples. Nan will also lead a hands-on texture analysis and talk about the soil test kits—such as N-P-K strips and moisture meters. These can be engaging tools for home gardeners, however, we’ll discuss what they can and can’t reliably tell us. A list of regional soil testing labs will be provided with guidance on choosing the right lab and analysis package based on the participant’s needs. This is part one of a four-part series.

Soil Health and Cover Crop Field Day
2025-10-07 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | Kelder’s Farm, 5755 U.S. 209, Kerhonkson, NY, 12446, United States
Interested in building healthy soils through cover cropping on your farm? Come on out to learn more!

Join the New York State Soil Health Initiative, Cornell Cooperative Extension’s Harvest New York, and Scenic Hudson for a walk-through of different cover crop species and various mixtures
We’ll explore the benefits of different cover crop species, how cover crops impact soil health, weed suppression, and nutrient dynamics. We’ll also focus on some exciting work to breed better cover crop cultivars.

Soil Health Workshop: Using Cover Crops to Build Better Soil
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Village Family Farms, 1662 Crawford Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
This workshop at Village Family Farms is a part of our Soil Health Workshop series and will explore the benefits of incoporation cover crops into your farm or garden. This workshop is designed for small-scale farmers and gardeners looking to harness the power of cover crops to improve soil health, suppress weeds, enhance biodiversity, and boost farm resilience. Participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully integrate cover crops into their farming systems, regardless of their experience level.
We hope you can join us!
**This event is outdoors on a working farm where you will be surrounded by nature. Ground and terrain may be uneven on the farm. We recommend comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat.**
This workshop will take place rain or shine. In cases of extreme weather, we will contact you 24-36 hours prior to the event if we need to cancel.

Soil Health Workshop: Using Cover Crops to Build Better Soil
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:30 (America/Halifax) | Village Family Farms, 1662 Crawford Road, Cleveland, OH, 44106, United States
Join us at Village Family Farm to learn more about cover crops you can plant that will help restore and rebuild healthy soils.

This workshop at Village Family Farms is a part of our Soil Health Workshop series and will explore the benefits of incoporation cover crops into your farm or garden. This workshop is designed for small-scale farmers and gardeners looking to harness the power of cover crops to improve soil health, suppress weeds, enhance biodiversity, and boost farm resilience. Participants will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to successfully integrate cover crops into their farming systems, regardless of their experience level.
We hope you can join us!
**This event is outdoors on a working farm where you will be surrounded by nature. Ground and terrain may be uneven on the farm. We recommend comfortable shoes, sunscreen and a hat.**
This workshop will take place rain or shine. In cases of extreme weather, we will contact you 24-36 hours prior to the event if we need to cancel.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider, employer, and lender.

Urban Soil Health Workshop | Soil Sisters
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Halifax) | 137 Beltzhoover Ave, 137 Beltzhoover Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15210, United States
Urban growers are invited to join ACCD and partners for an interactive workshop with Soil Sisters Plant Nursery.

Urban growers are invited to join Allegheny County Conservation District and partners Grow Pittsburgh and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture for an interactive workshop at Soil Sisters Plant Nursery‘s new urban farm site in Beltzhoover.
We’ll dig into the importance of prioritizing soil health when starting an urban farm with an overview of an in-progress remediation strategy that improves physical, chemical, and biological soil health while reducing the risk of soil lead exposure.
The educational workshop will be followed by a social hour with refreshments and food for attendees.
When: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 | 6-8 PM
Where:137 Beltzhoover Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15210
Who Should Attend? Urban growers interested in learning about soil health and remediation
For questions, contact Hayly Hoch at hhoch@accdpa.org.
