Virtual: CCSI-SARE Fundamentals of Soil Health Series
2024-04-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2024-04-23 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | OH
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***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.***
***Registration required by March 25 to allow adequate time for registrants to receive a Cover Crop field guide by mail***
This train-the-trainer event provides a foundation for understanding how cover crops may be incorporated into Midwestern cropping systems, including considerations for changes in nutrient and pest management; as well as understanding cropping systems that can lead to improved soil health. Target audience for this training includes Indiana Conservation Partnership (Indiana NRCS, Purdue Extension, Indiana SWCD, ISDA, IDEM, IDNR, SSCB, Indiana FSA) staff, farmer-mentors, agronomists, and other ag professionals who have not attended Advanced Soil Health / Cover Crops Trainings.

WHEN:

Session 1 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 2 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM Eastern
Optional In-Person: Tuesday, April 9 – 10:00AM – 3:00PM Eastern, West Lafayette
Session 2 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 16 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM Eastern
Session 3 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 23 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM Eastern

TOPICS:

Cover crops – Benefits, selection, and basic identification. Seeding and termination basics. Available resources.
No-till – Equipment basics, adaptive systems management.
Insect pests and beneficials – impacts of soil health systems, pest management considerations.
Weed management – basic weed management considerations, impacts of herbicide carry over on cover crop establishment.

In-person: Soil Health Field Day, West Lafayette, IN
2024-04-04 08:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
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Soil Health Field Day
April 4, 2024
Registration 8:30-9:00 am
Workshop 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Beck Agricultural Center, West Lafayette, IN
Join Purdue University in partnership withCargill RegenConnect® for a soil health field day to:
• NitrogenFate and Dynamics in Sustainably IntensifiedCash Crop Systems
• Regenerativeagriculture and how microbes influence soil carbon sequestration
• Planter Setup for No-Till Plantinginto Cover Crop Biomass
• Roots & Rambles:Unearthing the Secretsof Soil Structure
• Management of Cover Crop Termination
• Understanding the Revised WorkerProtection Standard – What AgEmployers Need to Know.

MUD is FUN! Open to NE and NW Conservation Partners
2024-04-04 09:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 5493 W 600 N, 5493 W 600 N, Rochester, IN, 46975, United States
Open to NE and NW Conservation Partners, to Learn or Refresh:

Soils terminology
Hands-on experience texturing
Observing soil colors with Munsell chart
Differentiate soil horizons
Determine soil structure

This in-field training will be held rain or shine.
RSVP to Dave Lefforge: 260-273-9423 or dlefforge@isda.in.gov

In-person: CCSI-SARE Fundamentals of Soil Health Series
2024-04-09 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | OH

In-person: Fundamentals of Soil Health, West Lafayette, IN
2024-04-10 10:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 4750 US-52, 4750 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
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Introductory workshop to soil health and cover crops. Sessions will review cover crop plant identification, insects and soil health management, as well as pesticide use in soil health systems.
Training sessions will be held both indoors and outside for this event.

In Person - Byron Seeds Cover Crop Field Day
2024-04-23 08:30 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Byron Seeds, 775 County Rd 350 E, Rockville, IN, 47872, United States
AGENDA:

8:30 Coffee and Donuts
9:00 NRCS Rainfall Simulator
9:30 Cover Crop Plots Tour
12:00 Lunch
1:00 Maximizing your Cover Cro0p Investment – Brendon Blank, Director of Cover Crops, Byron Seeds

This cover crop field day is sponsored by Byron Seeds. Questions? Call Byron Seeds 800-801-3596

Virtual: Applying Social Sciences in Development of Climate-smart Agriculture (Midwest Climate Hubs)
2024-04-29 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | OH
In efforts to understand and advance agricultural practices that promote climate resilience, ag organizations and advisors face several challenges in facilitating the adoption of these practices. Social science research has homed in on these issues, developing nuanced frameworks for exploring these challenges and barriers.
In this webinar, Dr. Laurie Nowatzke, Coordinator of the USDA Midwest ClimateHub in Ames, Iowa, will present two studies related to farmers’ climate perspectives and conservation practice use. The presentation will also include a discussion of two applied projects that harness social science research to advance climate-smart outreach and programming in the Midwest.

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In-person: North American Manure Expo, Auburn, NY
2024-05-17 07:30 - 2024-05-18 17:00 (America/New_York) | Expo Field Location, Auburn, NY, United States
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The North American Manure Expo will return to the Northeast in 2024. Join us July 17-18 in Auburn, NY. Experience the thrilling demonstrations and engaging exhibitors of the Expo in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Tour local facilities to witness the best in manure innovations of the Northeast. See spreaders, agitators, separators and other technology side-by-side – and witness the manure expertise that separates the Manure Expo from every other farm show!

Virtual: USDA Conservation Efforts Support Pollinators, Ag Production Nationwide
2024-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | OH
This event is scheduled for Jun 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm US/Eastern.
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Scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators. Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide.
What will you learn?
Scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators. Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide. Learn more…
All live webinars are recorded. Within a week of the live event, a View button provides access to the on-demand replay. CEUs are available for on-demand webinars.
Who should participate?
Farmers, Land Owners, Natural Resource Professionals
This webinar has been made possible through Southern Regional Extension Forestry (SREF) and a partnership with: Southern Regional Extension Forestry & United States Department of Agriculture.

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Virtual: Technology Tools and Grower-based Approaches for Implementing Effective Conservation
2024-05-23 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | OH
You’re invited to join us for an exclusive webinar presented by CTIC (Conservation Technology Information Center) in collaboration with Syngenta Crop Protection, LLC.: “Technology Tools and Grower-based Approaches for Implementing Effective Conservation.”
Date: Thursday, May 23
Time: 11:00 am ET
Join CTIC and Syngenta for a webinar discussing the advancement of soil health and responsible resource management practices with Delta F.A.R.M. Learn about ready-to-use tools for measuring and benchmarking farming practices and decisions using the Cropwise Sustainability App.
Featured Speakers:
Trent Wimmer
Key Account Manager
Syngenta Sustainable and Responsible Business Team
Trent Wimmer is a Key Account Manager with Syngenta’s Sustainable and Responsible Business team. His responsibilities include industry engagement, project management, and business development; as well as supporting customers through the implementation of Syngenta’s digital Cropwise platform and tools.
Trent has worked at Syngenta for more than 25 years. He has held roles in R&D, sales, and marketing across North America before joining the sustainability team in 2017. He holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and chemistry from Nebraska Wesleyan University and a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Denver.
Parker Frew
Program Manager
Delta F.A.R.M.
Parker Frew is the Program Manager for Delta F.A.R.M. as well as a Wildlife Biologist for Delta Wildlife. Parker leads Delta F.A.R.M. and serves as the key figure in helping advance and spread responsible agricultural resource management across the Mississippi Delta. Serving as the program manager he has been able to help implement millions of dollars across the Delta to help increase the adoption and advancement of cover crops, soil health, water quality, and irrigation efficiency.
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Also, Learn About the CTIC Conservation in Action Tour: Discover more about the Conservation in Action Tour taking place on June 10-11 in Arkansas. Explore the vibrant agricultural landscape, engage with industry leaders, and gain firsthand knowledge about conservation practices in action.
P.S. Secure your spot for the CTIC Conservation in Action Tour on June 10-11 and explore the beauty of Arkansas while learning about sustainable agriculture practices. Register here.

Conservation Farming Field Day and Dinner, Morgan Co, IN
2024-05-23 14:00 - 18:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 3425 Ballinger Rd, 3425 Ballinger Rd, Martinsville, IN, 46151, United States
Conservation Farming Field Day and Dinner
May 23, 2024
3425 Ballinger Road
Martinsville, IN 46151
Rain or Shine!
2PM-6:30PM, Meal served at 6 PM
Speaker: Dr. Luke Baker, CEO and President of Brookside Laboratories
Topics:

Carbon Programs
Cover Crops
Soil Health Practices

Come view the soil health trailer. Bring your appetite and your questions.
RSVP for this free event: Morgan Co SWCD @ 765-349-2060 or email swcdoffice@morgancounty.in.gov

In person: "Soil is a Living System" w/Dr. Christine Jones & Green Cover
2024-05-29 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Webster County Fairgrounds, 459 North Crescent Street, Bladen, NE, 68928, United States
Date: Wednesday, May 29 – Thursday, May 30
Registration on Wednesday starts at 8:30 at the fairgrounds. Thursday will begin at 8:30 with breakfast at Green Cover. We will conclude around 3:30 on Thursday.
Locations:
Webster County Fairgrounds
459 North Crescent Street
Bladen, NE 68928
Green Cover
918 Road X
Bladen, NE 68928
Cost: $150/person
Meals: Lunch and dinner on Wednesday and breakfast and lunch on Thursday will be provided.
Hotels: Hampton Inn in Hastings, NE is offering a group rate. Use this link to get your discounted room rate. The Group Code is 90A
Want more info? Check out our event webpage for more details.
Plan to bring a lawn chair, a spade, and a refractometer if you have one!
Check out our 4 part video series featuring Dr.Christine Jones discussing “Secrets of the Soil Sociobiome”, “The Phosphorus Paradox”, “The Nitrogen Solution”, and”Cover Cropping for Carbon Capture in Vineyards and Orchards”.
Day 1 – Morning (Webster County Fairgrounds)

Registration starts at 8:30 am
Keith Berns: 7 Freebies for Farmers
Dr. Christine Jones: Understanding the Symbiotic Relationships Between Plants and Soil Microbes

Day 1 – Afternoon (Fairgrounds and Green Cover Test Plots)

Lunch
Dr. Christine Jones: Activating Biological Pathways to Improve Soil Structure, Soil Carbon, Nutrient Status and Moisture Retentions
Farmer Panel
Tour of Green Cover facilities
Social at Providence Lake with a picnic and yard games

Day 2 – Morning (Green Cover Test Plots)

Breakfast in the field at 8:30 am
Dr. Christine Jones Field Observations
Plot Tour Rotations

Day 2 – Afternoon (Green Cover Test Plots)

Lunch
Field Observation Walks
Planting and roller crimping demonstrations

In person: Proactive Agronomy Field Day
2024-06-06 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 18301-18467 N County Road 225 E, 18301-18467 N County Road 225 E, Dale, IN, United States
Proactive Agronomy Field Day
Thursday, June 6, 2024
Registration 7 AM
Program 7:30AM-Noon (all times Central)
across the road from 18301-18467 N County Road 225 E Dale, IN across the road from Joseph Kern’s Farm at the Spencer-Warrick County Line (Look for SWCD signs when you arrive)
Learn:
-Short and Long Term Costs/Benefits of Cover Cropping
-How Cover Crops Help Bring Stability During Wetter Winters and Drier Summers
-How Cover Crops Lower Input Costs
Registration:
Contact Susan King by phone (812) 897-2840 ext 3 or by email susan.king@in.nacdnet.net
Registration is limited to the first 100 inquiries.
Deadline: May 31st, 2024
More details to follow.

SWCS Hoosier Chapter Summer Social, Walkerton, IN
2024-06-06 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | 5500 S 675 E, 5500 S 675 E, Walkerton, IN, 46574, United States
Register and more details here.
Join the Hoosier Chapter SWCS for a tour of the Mixsawbah State Fish Hatchery and the Kingsbury Fish and Wildlife Area in LaPorte County. Meet at the Mixsawbah parking lot. Lunch will be at the Kingsbury Fish & Wildlife Area.
June 6, 2024
11:00 am – 2:00 pm EDT (10:00 am – 1:00 pm CDT)
Guest Speaker: Trevor Laureys, Assistant Director, Division of Fish and Wildlife, Office of Private Lands
Registration fee includes a boxed lunch.

CTIC 17th Annual Conservation In Action Tour
2024-06-10 08:00 - 2024-06-11 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | OH
This year’s tour theme, “Diversity in Conservation,”promises to showcase cutting-edge practices, people and technologies that aretransforming agriculture and sustainability. We’ll be focusing on thefascinating worlds of rice, cotton and more and how they’re being reshaped byinnovation. This tour is your chance to witness firsthand the remarkablestrides being made in sustainable agriculture. Monday night we’ll be at BBKings on Beale St. where there will be captivating speakers, live music,delectable cuisine, and the induction of the 2024 class of CTIC Hall of Fame!On Tuesday, June 11 you’ll be exploring the diverse agricultural landscape ofArkansas. You’ll meet passionate experts, visionary farmers, and like-mindedindividuals dedicated to making a positive impact on our environment. CTIC 17th Annual Conservation in Action Tour Invite

Save the Date: Soil Health and Sustainability for Midwestern Field Staff (AKA 3-Day Soil Health)
2024-06-11 08:00 - 2024-06-13 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | OH
Soil Health and Sustainability for Midwestern Field Staff – AKA 3-Day In Person Soil Health Training
June 11-13, 2024. Satisfies NRCS course requirements for those seeking Apprentice or Certified Conservation Planner designation.

USDA Pollinator Practices Support Pollinator Services in the US
2024-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | OH
USDA Conservation Efforts Support Pollinators, Agricultural Production Nationwide
Scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators. Supporting pollinators is critical to our food security and a key USDA conservation focus in collaboration with farmers, ranchers, and other land managers nationwide.
On June 20 at 2:00 p.m. eastern, Dr. Elissa Olimpi will share findings on the value of pollinator practices applied through voluntary conservation programs including the Natural Resources Conservation Service’s Environmental Quality Incentives Program and Conservation Stewardship Program and the Farm Service Agency’s Conservation Reserve Program. This free, one-hour Conservation Outcomes Webinar will answer a suite of questions addressed in a recent study conducted by Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) in collaboration with USDA’s Conservation Effects Assessment Project, including on the effectiveness of these programs in supporting pollinators and strategies to increase benefits.
Findings may be used by agricultural producers, other land managers, conservationists, and researchers to prioritize conservation efforts that will deliver the greatest benefits to pollinators and production agriculture across the U.S.
This virtual webinar will be hosted on Microsoft Teams. No registration is required.
Access the webinar shortly before 2:00 p.m. eastern on June 20 by clicking “Join June 20 Webinar,” below. Users on smartphones may need to download Microsoft Teams in advance.
You may also join via audio only:
Phone Number: 202-650-0123
Phone Conference ID: 115 459 482#

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Webinar: Economics of Soil Health on Small Grain Farms
2024-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | OH
How can soil health practices improve profitability and resilience on small grain farms? Register now for a free webinar on the economic and on-farm benefits of soil health management systems found in SHI’s study of 15 farms in the United States and Canada, supported by General Mills.
On Thursday, June 20, 2-3 p.m. Eastern, join SHI Soil Health Educator Ann Marie Calabro for a session covering the findings, moderated by General Mills Principal Scientist Dr. Steven Rosenzweig. SHI Agricultural Economist Dr. Archie Flanders will join us for a question-and-answer session following the presentation.
Participants will receive fact sheets detailing the findings.

Registration is free but required to attend, so sign up today!
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The Soil Health Institute is a global non-profit with the mission of safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils through scientific research and advancement. Our vision is a world where farmers and ranchers grow quality food, fiber, and fuel using soil health systems that sustain farms and rural communities, promote a stable climate and clean environment, and improve human health and well-being. By bringing together leaders in science and industry, SHI empowers farmers and landowners to adopt soil health systems that contribute economic and environmental benefits to agriculture and society.

Pinney Purdue Ag Center Field Day, Wanatah, IN
2024-06-21 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | OH
August 21, 2024, | Pinney Purdue Agricultural Center – Field Day – for more information call 219-733-2379 or sboyer@purdue.edu

In-person: Solar Farm Summit, Chicago, IL
2024-07-08 15:00 - 2024-07-10 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Loews Chicago O’Hare Hotel, 5300 North River Road, Rosemont, IL, 60018, United States
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Dig into all things agrivoltaics at the 2nd annual Solar Farm Summit landing once again next to O‛Hare International Airport in the heart of North America‛s heartland for 3 difference-making days of instructive, illuminating and inspiring dual-use development programming July 8-10, 2024! Discover the enormous potential of a new kind of double harvesting that is pairing solar power and agriculture into powerful symbiotic systems of combined production, network with hundreds of attendees and experts, and engage the largest agrivoltaics exhibition in North America via a supersized 2024 Solar Farm Summit (SFS24) at the Loews Chicago O‛Hare Hotel (5300 N River Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018).
SFS24 attendees can expect an immersive solar energy, land use and dual-use experience of the very highest educational caliber. SFS24‛s syllabus-style program builds from entry-level land-based solar development, energy markets, and basics of environment and development; to details of an agrivoltaic project‛s lifecycle from conception through construction, operation and decommissioning; to case studies, policy, government programs, grants and financing, community engagement, land recycling, and advanced topics in applied agrivoltaics; as well as focused workshops and Q&A forums.
Importantly, all the intellectual capital in SFS24‛s high-impact program, including every presentation, will be aggregated with other reference materials submitted by speakers & sponsors into the SFS24 Conference Archive, a digital compendium prepared post event and published free to all attendees.
Beyond the sessions, a supercharged SFS24 social experience will feature 12 scheduled networking opportunities, including hot breakfasts and lunches together each day, and beginning with an official welcome happy hour the evening of 7/8 when the Poster Gallery and Premium Exhibition opens! Over 3 electric days, many hundreds will gather for this uncommonly collaborative cross-continental assembly representing an eclectic cross-section of disciplines: non-profit professionals, landowners, farmers & ranchers, agronomists, conservationists, real estate & environmental professionals, solar developers, attorneys, engineers, investors, utilities, policy makers, economic developers, as well as state & federal government staff. There will be no better opportunity in North America in 2024 to dive into this land use renaissance, steep oneself in working agrivoltaics knowledge, connect with world class solar pros, and plug into a live, in-person agrivoltaics network all in a single event space!
And happening alongside SFS24 is the first ever North American Agrivoltaics Awards, the highly anticipated public competition recognizing the continent‛s best projects and persons, and celebrating them during a dedicated awards ceremony and reception (ticketed separately).
Join the SFS community July 8-10 for 3 brilliant days of education, inspiration, and interpersonal connection at the stunning, sustainability-conscious Loews Chicago O‛Hare Hotel, just a free shuttle away from O‛Hare International Airport and mere blocks from the CTA Blue Line. Plug yourself into the absolutely revolutionary practice of pairing of solar power + agricultural production and meet the real people already doing it at North America‛s Agrivoltaics Expo, the 2024 Solar Farm Summit!
DISCOUNTED HOTEL BLOCK
Use the following link to make a discounted reservation while the official SFS24 block of rooms remains! https://www.loewshotels.com/chicago-ohare/group-solar-farm-summit-2024
LANDOWNERS
Landowners entering potential solar development acreage anywhere in North America into the SFS24 Site Combine can receive complimentary +1 reservations to attend conference at no cost. Learn more and enter on our website at: https://solarfarmsummit.com/site-combine
SPONSORS
Interested in sponsoring? Learn more and contact us on our website at: https://solarfarmsummit.com/sponsor-%26-exhibit-1
EXHIBITORS
Interested in exhibiting? Learn more and contact us on our website at: https://solarfarmsummit.com/exhibit

Nutrient Management Workshop
2024-07-09 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Purdue Extension – Allen County, 4001 Crescent Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815, United States
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP
Join Purdue Extension for a workshop to learn the basics of nutrient management plans. Our educators will walk through nutrient cycles, how to take a manure sample, how to read a manure analysis, and how to write a basic nutrient management plan. We will finish the day by writing a practice plan or assisting you in writing your plan if you have all the needed information available.
Participants will earn Indiana Commercial Applicator Cat. 14 credits (2), Certified Crop Advisor Credits, and/or Indiana Private Fertilizer Applicator credits.
Registration is $20 and is required by July 3 at https://cvent.me/85o4Z5.
Registration includes 1 manure testing kit, a printed copy of the “Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations for Corn, Soybeans, Wheat, and Alfalfa”, and lunch.
Space is limited for this program.
Purdue University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action university. If you require special accommodations to attend this event or have any questions about this event, please email James Wolff at jmwolff@purdue.edu.

Free Virtual Conference on Sustainable Agronomy This July!
2024-07-10 12:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-17 12:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | OH
Precision agriculture has arrived. Let’s put it into practice.
FREE TO ALL! REGISTRATION IS NOW
OPEN: https://web.sciencesocieties.org/Events/Meetings/Meeting-Home-Page?meetingid=%7B4409351B-A101-EF11-A1FD-000D3A5A6CD9%7D
Learn to:

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

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Soybean Growth, Development & Soil Health - Hamlet, IN
2024-07-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 1920 E 600 N, 1920 E 600 N, Hamlet, IN, 46532, United States
Join Purdue’s Dan Quinn and Purdue Extension’s Phil Woolery to learn about soybean growth and development and soil health. PARP credits available. RSVP to Starke County SWCD Office574-772-3066 EXT 3 or Ashley-surma@iaswcd.org

Soil Health Academy - Evansville, IN
2024-07-16 08:00 - 2024-07-18 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis) | Bob Bitner – State Farm Insurance Agent, 3417 Grant Line Rd #150, New Albany, IN, 47150, United States
Farmers looking to reduce input costs, bring life and hope back to the farm, and restore profitability will see firsthand how one Evansville farmer successfully and profitably did just that by transitioning his conventional farm into a regenerative showcase.
Recently, the non-profit Soil Health Academy (SHA) announced that the Bittner Farm will host one of the organization’s upcoming three-day schools, July 16-18. Owned and operated by fifth-generation farmer Pat Bittner, the farm has been in the Bittner family for 150 years and now features 8-12-way, high biomass cover crop cocktail mixes; “planting green” and crimping; among other regenerative principles and practices.
In this “outdoor classroom”, the SHA school will bring folks from all over together with different levels of experience and facilitate conversation about how regenerative agriculture principles are being applied within the context of the host farm. By understanding how to enable nature’s processes through the principles and rules of soil health, farmers can pay for their time at this academy within the first week of when they get back home—if they are intentional in truly regenerating their operation.
• Discover the benefits of using high-biomass covers to mulch cash crops;
• Save money planting “green;”
• Realize soil Improvement from using covers;
• Understand equipment considerations;
• Make input and timing changes; and
• Stack multiple on-farm enterprises. “
To further ensure participant success, tuition for the on-farm school includes registration for SHA’s online Regen Ag 101 course, two follow-up, one-on-one video conferences with SHA experts and access to future group conference calls with the course’s instructors.

In-person: North American Manure Expo, Auburn, NY
2024-07-17 08:00 - 2024-07-18 17:00 (America/New_York) | OH
The North American Manure Expo will return to the Northeast in 2024. Join us July 17-18 in Auburn, NY. Experience the thrilling demonstrations and engaging exhibitors of the Expo in the heart of the Finger Lakes region. Tour local facilities to witness the best in manure innovations of the Northeast. See spreaders, agitators, separators and other technology side-by-side – and witness the manure expertise that separates the Manure Expo from every other farm show!
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Virtual: Soil Health Nexus - Activating the Soil Starts at the Surface
2024-07-17 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | OH
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The Soil Health Nexus Digital Cafe, “Activating the Soil Starts at the Surface,” will be held on Wednesday, July 17th at 2pm CT.
Soil health is the foundation of sustainable agriculture, and conservation management is key to bringing soil to life. Understanding and measuring changes in soil life can be both simple and robust, serving as essential indicators of key soil functions.
Join us on the 17th as Alan Franzluebbers from the Agricultural Research Service delves into the topic of soil-test biological activity and its role in indicating improved soil health. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into soil health and conservation management!

Virtual: TNC Lunch and Learn: Why Grow a Cover Crop?
2024-07-18 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | OH
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Russ Rice has worked as a crop consultant for 29 years in the Northwest Ohio and Southeastern Michigan area with Nutrien Ag Solutions. As a crop consultant, he has had the opportunity to implement and develop cropping plans with cover crops. His focus in this lunch and learn will be to discuss how to help a farming operation use and be successful adding cover crops to current farming practices. He will give ideas on how to develop a consistent plan to help improve soil health and sustainable farming.
