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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
More info/register
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) | KY
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) | KY
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

Transitioning to Organic: Field Day at Little Lighthouse Farm
2024-11-07 08:30 - 12:30 (America/Phoenix) | Little Lighthouse Farm, 2120 West Marshall Avenue, Phoenix, AZ, 85015, United States
Join us for an inspiring day with urban farmer, Rachel Opio, as she shares her journey of transitioning to organic at Little Lighthouse Farm. From rebuilding soil health and managing cover crops to navigating organic certification, water conservation, and urban livestock, you’ll get an inside look at what it takes to farm sustainably in a city. Learn how pollinators, chickens, and community engagement play a key role in creating an organic farm ecosystem, all while addressing food access for underserved neighborhoods. Don’t miss this real, hands-on account of urban organic farming!
This event is hosted by the Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems as part of the Arizona Transition to Organic Partnership Program (AZ TOPP) – an initiative to support food producers and handlers across the state in transitioning to organic with mentorship, technical assistance, workforce development, and community building.
TOPP is a nationwide program of the USDA Organic Transition Initiative and is administered by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) National Organic Program (NOP).

Nutrient Management Workshop
2024-11-07 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 4001 Crescent Ave, 4001 Crescent Ave, Fort Wayne, IN, 46815, United States
Join Purdue Extension for a workshop on how to manage nutrient/ fertilizer applications, including the basics of writing a nutrient management plan.
Topics include: – Nutrient cycles – Manure sampling and analyses – Nutrient management plans (NMP) – Practice writing NMPs
Participants can earn credits for Commercial Applicator Cat. 14, PARP, and CCA.
Registration is $20 and includes: – Lunch – Manure sampling kit – Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations
If you need accommodations to participate, please contact James Wolff at 260-481-6826 or jmwolff@purdue.edu by Oct. 31

Landwise Workshop: Specialty Crop Night, Montgomery, IN
2024-11-07 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 sustainable farming practices 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
5:30-8PM 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 County 812-254-8668
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

2024 ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas
2024-11-10 08:00 - 2024-11-13 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | San Antonio, Texas
2024 ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting
AI Innovations for a Changing Climate
November 10-13 | San Antonio, Texas and Limited Virtual
AI Innovations for a Changing Climate
Attend the 2024 ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting to inspire change in agronomy, crop, and soil sciences to impact scientific advancement. Rapidly changing climate is one of the greatest challenges for modern agriculture around the world. But there is hope! By leveraging advanced modeling tools, remote sensing, machine vision, autonomous machinery, and robots, AI enables improved soil management, climate-smart farming, and accurate forest mapping. Together, let’s harness the power of AI to revolutionize the future of agriculture at the 2024 ASA, CSSA, SSSA International Annual Meeting.
The American Society of Agronomy, the Crop Science Society of America, and the Soil Science Society of America jointly host the premier gathering of ideas, solutions, and innovation from across the field of environmental sciences. Our Annual Meeting is equal parts science, networking, collaboration, and camaraderie. We welcome emerging learners and leaders from industry, government agencies, and academic institutions to explore advances in agronomic, crop, and soil sciences.
Finding Solutions
With thousands of educational presentations to choose from, you can explore a near-endless supply of solutions that are only one session, one conversation, and one new acquaintance away from your next best step. You can expect to head home with the knowledge of new and innovative ways to tackle the issues you may face in your everyday work. Educate yourself so you can educate others.
Strengthening Communities
We proudly serve as one of the most dynamic and largest professional networks to help build connections and ideas that will support your work and advance your career. There will never be a shortage of networking opportunities, from social events to hallway chats, which include hands-on workshops, student leadership activities, field tours, and more. Build relationships with nearly 4,000 peers and industry leaders worldwide, representing the leading institutions from academia and industry.
Broadening Opportunities
Expand your horizons and equip yourself with the right tools to advance your science through resources like science policy events, the career center, and products at the exhibit hall. We are passionate about the resources we provide at the Annual Meeting – We look forward to seeing you there.
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'Common Ground' Film Showing (Fairfield)
2024-11-10 14:00 - 16:30 (America/Denver) | Fairfield Civic Center Library, 1150 Kentucky Street, Fairfield, CA, 94533, United States
Common Ground is the highly anticipated sequel to the juggernaut success documentary, Kiss the Ground, which touched over 1 billion people globally and inspired the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to put $20 billion toward soil health. By fusing journalistic expose’ with deeply personal stories from those on the front lines of the food movement, Common Ground unveils a dark web of money, power, and politics behind our broken food system. The film reveals how unjust practices forged our current farm system in which farmers of all colors are literally dying to feed us. The film profiles a hopeful and uplifting movement of white, black, and indigenous farmers who are using alternative “regenerative” models of agriculture that could balance the climate, save our health, and stabilize America’s economy – before it’s too late.
This presentation is co-hosted by the Solano Local Food System Alliance and Fairfield Civic Center Library. A community conversation will take place following the film, to envision the future of agriculture and how to strengthen the local food system in Solano County. Alliance members will moderate the discussion.
Free/open to the public. Please register; space is limited.
Questions? Email Stephanie@SustainableSolano.org
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Partners in Conservation - Soil Health in Agriculture
2024-11-13 08:30 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | 5956 Central Ave, 5956 Central Ave, Ceres, CA, 95307, United States
Join us for an in-depth session on cover crops, featuring discussions on planting methods, equipment, and the successes and challenges encountered by orchard farmers.
Event Highlights:
Field Session: Explore various cover crop planting methods and equipment used in the field, with insights into the successes and challenges experienced.
Research Presentation by UC Merced: A 3-year research project on cover crops and compost will be presented, providing valuable findings and best practices for sustainable agriculture.
NRCS Report:
Annual funding review and discussion of Stanislaus County producer priorities and concerns.
Roundtable Discussion: Engage in a lively discussion with farmers and ranchers who will share their experiences and perspectives on challenges and barriers.
Lunch Provided!

Willacy Row Crop Conference
2024-11-14 08:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Willacy Show Barn, 10520 S Seventh St, Raymondville, TX, 78580, United States
Welcome to the Willacy Row Crop Conference!
Join us at the Willacy Show Barn for a morning filled with informative sessions, expert speakers, and networking opportunities. Your support in this program will go towards program costs, lunch, and future row crop programs in Willacy County. 1 TDA CEU will be available.
Tentative Agenda
Cotton herbicide update
Sorghum and corn seed technology updates
2024 Variety trial results
Growing sesame in South Texas
2025 Irrigation outlook
2025 Crop marketing outlook
Optional Auxin training after lunch

Hoosier Chapter SWCS Annual Meeting
2024-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Cooper Science Complex and Planetarium, 2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN, 47306, United States
Register.
WHERE: Ball State University Student Center Room 310(2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306)
WHEN: November 14, 2024; 10am – 1pm ET
WHO: All SWCS Members and Prospective Members
WHY:

Annual Business Meeting of the Hoosier Chapter of the Soil and Water Conservation Society
Networking Lunch
Educational Sessions:

SWCS Emerging Leaders Program (Hoosier Chapter Program Participants)
Low Head Dam Removal and Connectivity (Flatland Resources LLC)
Fish, Mussel, and Benthic Macro-Invertebrate Diversity in the Wet Fork White River Headwaters (Muncie Bureau of Water Quality Aquatic Biologists)

COST: $15 for SWCS Members/$25 for Non-Members
OPTIONAL FIELD TRIP: Muncie Bureau of Water Quality*NEW* Mussel Rearing and Education Facility (5150 W Kilgore Ave, Muncie, IN47304) 1:30-2:30pm ET

Nutrient Management Workshop
2024-11-14 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 4503 W State Rd 54, 4503 W State Rd 54, Bloomfield, IN, 47424, United States
Come learn from Rick Scranton owner of Grizzley Ridge. He will cover various helpful tips on manure and nutrient management.
Learn:

to use manure/litter to its fullest potential
the benefits of Cover crops to keep soil AND nutrients in place
what goes into a good nutrient plan in (NMP)
the value of regular soil tests
the interaction of Zinc, Phosphorous, and Manganese

In addition, learn about 319 grant money available to local producers and NRCS programs that can benefit your farm operation.
Doors will open at 9:30 at the Greene County Events Center. The workshop will start at 10:am (ET) and conclude before 1:00.
Lunch is included please register by the 13th. Call Casey at the Greene County SWCD 812-384-4634 or email her at cassandra-arthur@iaswcd.org

How-to’s of Production Farming: Crop Planning & Management
2024-11-16 09:00 - 13:00 (America/North_Dakota/Center) | Owenwood Farm & Neighbor Space, 1451 John West Road, Dallas, TX, 75228, United States
Crop planning is essential to successful food production allowing for efficient use of space and resources, seasonal adaptation, soil health, pest & disease management, increased yields & profitability and market timing to name a few.
In this 2 – part crop planning workshop, Lisa Attaway, farm manager with Green City Growers, will discussing the fundamentals of putting an effective crop plan together that ensures a successful growing operation.
Established in 2008, Green City Growers is a leading force in the Urban Agriculture Industry. Learn more about their contributions to urban agriculture.
Saturday, November 16, 2024
9am-1pm
Part 1: Fundamentals of Crop Planning
In this introductory session, participants will learn the essentials of crop planning and management. This workshop will cover what crop planning entails, why it is crucial for a successful growing season, and how to develop an effective crop plan. Participants will gain insights into selecting crops, timing plantings, and managing resources to maximize yields and minimize waste.
Saturday, November 23, 2024
9am-1pm
Part 2: Hands-On Crop Planning
In this practical, interactive session, participants will apply the principles from Part 1 to create their own spring crop plans. With guidance from Lisa, participants will map out their garden spaces, select appropriate crops, and schedule planting dates to suit their unique needs. By the end of this workshop, each participant will have a tailored crop plan to guide them through the upcoming growing season.
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If you are unable to attend both, you have the option of registering one class. However, for comprehensive learning, we encourage attending both classes.
** If you have a laptop, please bring it with you!
** Food will be provided

Manure & Commercial Nutrient Management Training
2024-11-18 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Hendricks County Fairgrounds and Conference center, 1900 E. Main Street, Danville, IN, 46122, United States
Manure & commercial nutrient management is regularly identified as information critical to farmers and those who work with farmers. This training is designed to not only explore those topics, but other important factors such as Indiana pesticide laws and anhydrous safety and soil health considerations. CEUs have been requested. Lunch included.

The training is designed with dual tracks: Commercial Fertilizers and Manures. Speakers and topics include:

4Rs in Indiana – Ben Wicker, Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance

Manure Management in a Soil Health System – Mark Legan, Legan Livestock and Grain/Indiana Soybean Alliance Board

Rules and Regulations – Matt Pearson, Office of the Indiana State Chemist

Anhydrous Safety and Soil Health Considerations – Adam Shanks, CCSI / Purdue On The Farm

Poultry Litter / Manure Solids Use – speaker TBD

Additional speakers being confirmed; more details coming soon!

Suggested hotels if needed:
Comfort Suites Brownsburg
Hampton Inn & Suites Brownsburg
Quality Inn & Suites Brownsburg
Comfort Inn Avon
Hampton Inn & Suites Avon
Fairfield Inn & Suites Avon
