Soil Health Dairy Seminar; Port Washington, WI
2025-03-12 08:00 - 2025-03-13 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lepanto Banquet Hall & Catering, 350 E Seven Hills Rd, Port Washington, WI, 53074, United States
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Ozaukee County and Dodge County farmers and partners are happy to host renowned speakers Ray Archuleta and Russell Hedricks!
This event will be a two-day class with an option for dairy or grain focus, depending on your preference and location.
The event includes:
Advanced soil health knowledge
Small group setting for in depth discussions
3 inclusive meals and evening social!
Wealth of Knowledge
Experience a smaller group dynamic for more focused discussions depending on your topic interest! Discussion will include advanced soil health biology in grain and dairy operations.
Delicious Food & Comradery
Enjoy a delectable spread of food and refreshments throughout the event, as well as meaningful conversations with other farmers throughout WI!

Farming for the Future, Lawrence, MI
2025-03-12 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Van Buren Intermediate School District Administration Building / Van Buren Conference Center, 490 S Paw Paw St, Lawrence, MI, 49064, United States
FREE EVENT- LUNCH INCLUDED
Farming for the Future offers an opportunity for farmers and ag professionals to come together to learn and discuss how conservation practices on farmland can improve productivity, profit, and our natural resources.
Creating Optimism & Profit on the Farm Featuring Keynote Speaker Jeremy Sweeten,“Understanding Ag”
Register Online at https://tinyurl.com/FFF2025
Breakout Sessions:
Grain:

Slugs in High Residue Systems
John Tooker, Penn State University
Managing Low Profitability Zones on the Farm
Jason Stegink, Wide Angle Agriculture
Farmer Perspective: Profitable Conservation Marc Hasenick, Hasenick Farms

Perennial:

Managing Invasives on Your Farm and Forest Abbie Bristol, VBCD
Regenerative Agfor Specialty CropsJeremy Sweeten, Understanding Ag
Converting Unproductive Ground into Pollinator Habitat Brook Wilke, KBS LTAR

Livestock:

Grass -FinishingLivestock Jeremy Sweeten,
Understanding Ag
Diversified Markets & Sheep RotationalGrazing
Kalli & Matt Hensley, Hoddinott Acres Farms
Starting from Scratch: A Grass-Fed BeefJourney Bob and Rob Egly, Egly Land and cattle

9:00 am – 3:00 pm, March 12, 2025, Register online: Vanburencd.org/FFF-2025
Questions? Call 269-657-4030 x3093

Resilient Ag Summit, West Lafayette, IN
2025-03-13 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
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Resilient, regenerative and sustainable agriculture are all terms that are increasingly common in agriculture. How to implement proven practices effectively and profitably is a focus of this summit, as well as listening sessions to explore where Purdue applied research directions should go.
We are thrilled to extend the invitation to this inaugural event featuring a range of speakers including industry representatives, university researchers, farmer success stories and more from a variety of disciplines.
The goal of the day is to outline what resilient/regenerative/sustainable agricultural practices are working on farms, and how you can use these practices and programs on your own operation.
This event is sponsored by the Indiana Corn Marketing Council and the Indiana Soybean Association.
PARP and CEU credits will be available.
Please Register if you will be in attendance. Registration will close March 1st at 5:00 PM.

2025 Annual Ryegrass Field Day, Murray KY
2025-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Paschall AG Operations, 1434 Billy Paschall Rd, Murray, KY, 42071, United States
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Field Day highlights

Presentations from Murdock and Karathanasis, who collaborated on lab, greenhouse and field research to document fragipan remediation, with John Murphy presenting on improving production potential
Yield comparisons showcasing the significant advantages of deeper and healthier soils
Producer panel featuring several farmers who have successfully managed fragipan breakdown. They will share best practices, give tips on controlling cover crop volunteers and discuss cost-benefit considerations
Q&A session with the researchers and farmers to ensure attendees leave with a practical “recipe” for implementing these methods on their own operations

“This is a chance for farmers to dig into the soil, talk to those who’ve had success,” Murdock said. “We will have on-farm soil pits where producers can see the difference between treated and untreated land and hear firsthand from farmers who have transformed shallow, unproductive fields into deep, high-yielding soils. It’s one thing to read about in a report — it’s another to stand in a field where fragipan used to be a problem and see how much better the crops are growing.”
The field day is free and open to the public.
The event will start at 9 a.m. CT March 13 at Paschall Ag Operations, 1434 Billy Paschall Rd., in Murray, Kentucky. To reserve a spot or learn more, please contact Matt Chadwick at the Calloway County Extension Office, 270-753-1452, or email matthew.chadwick@uky.edu.

Empowering Soybean Producers: Harnessing Climate Tools Purdue on the Farm, Indianapolis
2025-03-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Indiana Soybean Alliance, 8425 Keystone Crossing #200, Indianapolis, IN, 46240, United States
The United Soybean Board, in collaboration with the Midwestern Regional Climate Center (MRCC) and Purdue on the Farm, invites you to a subregional workshop focused on leveraging climate data for improved soybean production and to learn about Purdue on the Farm opportunities.
Date :Friday, March 14, 2025
Time: 8:30 AM (Registration), 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM ET
Location: Indiana Soybean Alliance, 8425 Keystone Crossing #200, Indianapolis, IN 46240
What you’ll be doing:

Learn about climate decision support tools
Share ideas about ag climate tool dashboard
Assess soybean production decision needs
Learn about Purdue on the Farm
2024 Purdue on the Farm findings
Research Opportunities for 2025

Your expertise in row crop production is valuable for this initiative. Join us to contribute to the development of climate-informed agricultural tools and learn about participation in the Purdue on the Farm program.
How to Participate:
Registration is free but required for planning purposes. Receive a $350 honorarium, available to the first 25 registered participants, to offset travel costs and time investment. Meals are included.
Register by March 7, 2025: https://bit.ly/USB-Indianapolis

Soil Con 2025
2025-03-18 08:00 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Oakwood Event Center, 849 E Lake View Rd, Syracuse, IN, 46567, United States
BringingSoil Health to You: Soil-Con: March 18, 2025
ByTashina Lahr-Manifold, SWCD Soil Health Specialist
Soil-Con 2025 will be held March 18, at the Oakwood EventCenter, Syracuse. This free conference is designed as a working meeting to explore the connections within soil health, soil fertility, ecological risk of pest management strategies, and developing long-term solutions for soil health. This all-day event will have three specialized speakers from across the U.S. coming to Kosciusko County!
The keynote address, Building Soil Health by Managing SoilFertility will be provided by Neal Kinsey, Kinsey Agricultural Services. Kinsey will talk about basic fertility management and how it can be used to improve soil health. Kinsey argues that you cannot have a functioning soil healthsystem, without balanced soils. Kinsey’s talk will focus on the positive effects of correcting soil fertility as part of management on farms. Kinsey will have local soil sample results and will share how he would suggest correcting these soils for optimal production. If you would be interested in analyzing your micronutrient balance, the district has funds available to help you sample your soil.
John Tooker, Professor and Extension Specialist in the Department of Entomology at The Pennsylvania State University will be presenting on the Relationships of Pests and Predators. His research group studies relationships among plants, invertebrate herbivores, and natural enemies to understand factors that regulate populations of herbivorous insects and slugs. The long-term goal of his research is to exploit ecological interactions for sustainable insect pest management.
RJ Rant will discuss the key principles of soil health management strategies that can improve nitrogen use on the farm through C: N ratios. You will learn how to grow your soil, feed your plants, and analyze nitrogen use in relation to carbon in the soil. RJ Rant is the owner of Terraform Ag and Nutrilink Biosystems. After graduating from Kalamazoo College, he took over management of his family’s blueberry farm and transitioned it to USDA Organic status. During this process he found that the products he needed to address his soil and plant needs did not exist, so he decided to create his own. Since then, he has been consulting for farmers across the country and designing products to meet the unique needs of their soils.
This event is free to attend. Registration is required. Please call the office (574-267-7445 ext. 3.) or visit our website(https://www.kosciuskoswcd.org/soil-con-2025) to reserve your seat.

Virtual: Cover Crop Summit
2025-03-18 08:00 - 2025-03-20 16:30 (America/New_York) | KY
The National Cover Crop Summitreturns March 18-20 withanother can’t-miss lineup of today’s most successful cover crop adopters,researchers and agronomists sharing their best seeding strategies, grazing andfeeding tips, variety selection secrets and more.
Signup today to attend this 100% FREE ONLINE EVENT. Requiring no travel expense ortime away from the office or farm, you will be able to participate from thecomfort of your own office through a series of free online presentation videosdelivering practical tips and information on managing cover crops to improvesoil health, protect the environment and enhance on-farm profitability. Sign upfor free today!
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Cover Crop Cocktail Hour Registration
2025-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | KY
Hello!
Thank you to those who filled out our survey earlier this month. I’m excited to extend an invitation to our bi-weekly virtual gathering, the CTIC’s Cover Crop Cocktail Hour, commencing on February 4th, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Central Time. This event, specifically tailored for farmers in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Wisconsin, is an excellent opportunity to delve into discussions about the crucial role cover crops play in our farming operations. Expect engaging guest speakers, breakout rooms, and networking opportunities to share insights and foster connections within the farming community.
Event Dates:

February 4th, 2025

February 18th, 2025

March 4th, 2025

March 18th, 2025

You can come to any or all of the gatherings, as your schedule permits. To register, simply click here or scan the QR code in the attached postcard. Please note: We will not be recording these sessions, so if you’re interested in this free exchange of conversation and ideas, please join us and participate!
Best,
Teagan Duffy (she/her)
WI Soil Health Specialist
Conservation Technology Information Center
Phone: 262-325-6637 | Email: duffy@ctic.org

Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit; Willmar, MN
2025-03-19 08:00 - 2025-03-20 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Willmar Convention Center, 2104 US-12, Willmar, MN, 56201, United States
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Sustainable Farming Association’s 2025 Summit will bring together leading experts in grazing and livestock integration into cropping systems. Choose from breakout topics such as virtual fencing, winter grazing, small ruminants, new NRCS EQIP opportunities, and more. You’ll also hear from inspiring keynote speakers, including farmers from Canada who are proving that regenerative farming and ranching can be profitable.

Put Your Crop Top On: A Field Day Devoted to Keeping Soils Healthy, Tipton, IN
2025-03-19 09:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | 464 IN-19, 464 IN-19, Tipton, IN, 46072, United States
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Join us at AG Tebbe Farms Inc for a great day of learning and networking. Lunch will be provided.
Free event. Topics Include – Soil Biology, Chicken Litter: Is It Worth It, Biochar,and Nitrogen Producing Cover Crops
PARP/CCH/CEU Credits$10

Virtual: MCCC Terminating cover crops and planning for unexpected weather
2025-03-19 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | KY
Join the Midwest Cover Crops Council for a webinar on “Terminating cover crops and planning for unexpected weather” on Wednesday March 19 at 9:30E/8:30C. Dr. Bill Johnson, Purdue Professor of Weed Science, will discuss the basics of cover crop termination with an emphasis on cereal rye for the Midwest. We will also review alternative termination plans when spring weather doesn’t cooperate, and termination is delayed. Barry Fisher will provide guidance on planting equipment for these “unplanned planting green” situations.
Please register for the Zoom webinar at this link: https://z.umn.edu/MidwestCoverTermination
Webinar will be recorded and available on MCCC’s YouTube channel.
CCA CEUs for live webinar pending.

CA Soil Health Field Days: Regenerative Cropping and Rangeland Systems
2025-03-20 07:30 - 2025-03-21 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CSU, Chico University Farm, 311 Nicholas C Shouten Lane, Chico, CA, 95928, United States
Welcome to the Soil Health Field Days event! Join us on Thursday, March 20th, and Friday, March 21st, 2025 at CSU, Chico University Farm for two days filled with learning about sustainable practices for cropping and rangeland systems. Discover the importance of soil health and how it impacts growth! From soil testing to cover cropping, this event will provide you with valuable insights and hands-on experience. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with experts in the field and fellow orchard enthusiasts. See you there!
Want to see what we have instore for the day? *Agenda Coming Soon*
Interested in sponoring our event? Click here to get more info!
For questions, please reach out to Emily at eemoore@csuchico.edu

OSU Soil Health Webinar Series: Comparisons of Soil Health Tests
2025-03-20 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | KY
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Get ready to dig into soil health with the 2025 Soil Health Webinar Series hosted by The Ohio State University Agronomic Crops Team. In this monthly series starting in January, farmers, industry, and academic experts will weigh in on practical steps to improve soil health and measure impact on crop yield and farm profitability. This year’s topics are based primarily on viewer requests from recent years. The series runs through April.
Continuing education credits will be available for Certified Crop Advisers who view the program live. Recordings will also be available through the Ohio State Agronomy YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@OSUAgronomicCrops.
Topics:

January 16: Zooming into soil health via a producer, an educator, and a researcher lens
February 13: Understanding the basics and practicalities of biologicals
March 20: Comparisons of soil health tests and what they are telling us?
April 10: Soil health in the urban sphere

Virtual: Demystifying the Haney Test
2025-03-20 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | KY
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Dr. Liz Haney of Soil Regen is offering an exclusive series of webinars designed to demystify the components of the Haney test, a soil health assessment tool. Duration: 1 hour- This webinar will focus on the various aspects of the Haney test, allowing participants to gain a comprehensive understanding of soil health indicators. Dr. Haney will share her expertise, explaining complex concepts in an accessible manner and answering questions from attendees.. This session offers a unique opportunity for farmers, agronomists, and soil enthusiasts to learn directly from a leading expert in the field. Participants will come away with practical knowledge they can apply to improve their soil management practices.

Pasture Workshop, Floyd County, IN
2025-03-22 09:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Floyd County, Floyd County, IN, United States
Floyd County Pasture Workshop
Event Details:
March 22, 2025
9AM-2PM
The workshop will be held at a private farm in Floyd County. The address of the farm will be emailed to participants after the registration date.
Put your boots on and join Purdue Extension Floyd County and Floyd County Soil and Water Conservation District for a pasture workshop! Join experts out in the field to learn:
-Pasture weeds, rotational grazing, and pasture improvement (Robert Zupancic, NRCS Grazing Specialist)
-Biosecurity (Kenny Eck, Purdue Extension)
-Funding Opportunities (Rachel Boucher, NRCS)
Lunch will be provided. The workshop will include a tour of the pasture so please wear appropriate attire.
Registration: $10/person. Cash or check ONLY. Checks can be made payable to Purdue CES fund. Due by March 14th.

Cultivating Conversations: Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm; Lawrenceville, IL
2025-03-26 10:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 10722 Cherry Blvd, 10722 Cherry Blvd, Lawrenceville, IL, 62439, United States
When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and learn from others’ hands-on knowledge on preventing soil loss in their fields at the Cultivating Conversations panel discussion in Lawrenceville, Illinois.
Local farmers will tell the story of soil loss on their farms and share worthwhile insights gained over years of experience before answering your questions about keeping soil on the field. Network with other producers, learn how practices work, and explore cost-share opportunities. This event will also discuss the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
A light breakfast will be provided.
Across Illinois, farmers are working together to reduce nutrient loss from their fields, which can reduce return on investment, impact local waterways and drinking water, decrease property values, hinder recreational opportunities, and harm local businesses and tourism. Explore more about preventing nutrient loss in Illinois and the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
Presenters
Rachel Curry, Illinois Extension Agriculture and Agribusiness Educator
Katie Bell, Illinois Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator
Farmer Panel
Adam Buchanan
Jon Buchanan
Terry Dahmer
Wednesday, March 26, 9 am-12 pm
Lawrence County Extension Office
10722 Cherry Blvd. Lawrenceville, IL 62439
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Amanda at achriste@illinois.edu or enter your request below. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
The Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Soybean Association, and Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District are partners for this event.
Questions? Contact Katie Bell at klbell@illinois.edu or (618) 943-5018.

Getting Out of Nature’s Way: Soil Health in Practice Workshop
2025-03-27 09:30 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | The Porch Fellowship, 423 Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SD, 29673, United States
Thursday, March 27, 2025
9:30 AM – 2:30 PM
In-Person Workshop Location
The Porch Fellowship
423 Piedmont Hwy, Piedmont, SC 29673
Learn soil health principles and dig deeper into the practices that increase soil health for both grazing and growing.
Learn about four experiments that you can do on your own farm to determine soil health and bring home testing tools!
Tour Pecan Dale Farmstead to see their regenerative grazing program and Farm in the Wildwood to learn about their intensive soil health focused market farming that includes a farm stand, agritourism, high tunnel, cover crops, intercropping, CSA, and restaurant sales.
Prerequisite Knowledge: None
General Public Cost: $50.00, includes lunch (SCNBFP Class of 2024 Discount Available)
Deadline to register or request refund: March 25, 2025 at 12:00 Noon
Coordinator: Kristen Roberston, kirobertson@greenvillecounty.org

Cover Crop Field Day, Orleans, IN
2025-03-27 12:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Orleans, Orleans, IN, United States
Cover Crop Field Day
Event Details:
-Thursday, March 27th, 2025
-Noon-3 pm
– At the intersection of Liberty & HamonRoads (NCR100E), East of Orleans
Join us for an in-depth look at cover crop mixes + discuss soil health with experts in the field!
RSVP by March 20th: (812) 723-3311, ext. 3 or emily.russell@in.nacdnet.net
This event is free to attend with lunch included. RSVPs are requested for an accurate head count.

Soil Health & Irrigation Management in Vineyards
2025-04-01 08:00 - 15:00 (America/Denver) | Shone Farm, 7450 Steve Olson Lane, Forestville, CA, 95436, United States
Workshop in Spanish | Taller en Español
Learn how soil health influences irrigation efficiency and vineyard resilience. This hands-on workshop will cover soil sampling, irrigation management and how improving soil health can increase water retention and carbon sequestration. We’ll focus on irrigation management strategies, using technology to optimize irrigation timing and water use, and conducting distribution uniformity tests to improve system efficiency.
Hands-on Soil Health training:

Learn how to collect and assess soil samples (field and lab analysis)
The role of organic matter in soil health and carbon sequestration
Sustainable farming practices for climate resilience

In-field Irrigation Demo & Testing :

Learn how soil properties affect water movement and retention
Use technology for irrigation planning (timing & water quantity)
Conduct irrigation system distribution uniformity tests

What to Bring: Want to see how your soil measures up? Bring a sandwich-size bag from your vineyard for testing!
Lunch will be provided.
¿Quieres registrarte en español? Vea el evento en español aquí.
**Note: This event has separate registration pages in English and Spanish, but it is a single event conducted entirely in Spanish. Register on either page.

Virtual: CCSI-SARE Fundamentals of Soil Health Series
2025-04-01 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | KY
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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 21 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 1 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM Eastern
Session 2 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 8 – 10:00AM – 12:00PM Eastern
Optional In-Person: Tuesday, April 15 – 10:00AM – 3:00PM Eastern, West Lafayette
Session 3 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 22 – 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.

A Practitioner's Guide to Advancing Conservation Drainage Practices; Urbana, IL
2025-04-02 09:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Illini Union, 1401 W Green St, Urbana, IL, 61801, United States
Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) and a cadre of experienced drainage engineers and technical service providers for A Practitioner’s Guide to Advancing Conservation Drainage Practices.
This half-day training, scheduled for 8:00 AM to Noon on Wednesday, April 2nd, will be held in conjunction with the Conservation Drainage Network’s 2025 Annual Meeting on April 1-3, 2025, at the Illini Hotel (1401 West Green Street, Urbana, IL, 61801).
Participants will engage in a hands-on, interactive training that will provide relevant information and tools to support their work in advocating for and coordinating increased conservation drainage practice adoption and implementation. The training will cover several practices, including saturated buffers, bioreactors, controlled drainage, and constructed wetlands.
Use ISAP’s registration form to register for the ISAP training only, which includes one day access to the CDN meeting on April 2.
If you would like to register for the full, three-day, Conservation Drainage Network meeting, please register on the Eventbrite page instead. Use the promo code ISAP-CDN25 to receive $100 off your full CDN meeting registration.
Deadline to register is Wednesday, March 26th!

Roots of Nourishment: Connections Between Soil, Nutrition, and Our Body
2025-04-03 18:30 - 20:30 (America/Halifax) | 601 E Rollins St, 601 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL, 32803, United States
Welcome to Roots of Nourishment: Connections Between Soil, Nutrition, and our Body event! Join us on Thu Apr 03 2025 at 6:30 PM at 601 E Rollins St as we explore the fascinating relationship between plants, the soil they grow in, and our overall health. This in-person event will feature expert speakers Wae Nelson and Dr. Pradip Jamnadas sharing their knowledge on how the health of our soil impacts the food we consume, which affects the health of our body. Come learn how to nourish your body from the ground up!
It is FREE to attend and first 100 people who sign-up will receive a gift bag!
The event is hosted by Aristotle Education LLC and sponsored by The Galen Foundation.

Virtual: CCSI-SARE Fundamentals of Soil Health Series
2025-04-08 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | KY
***TO RECEIVE A CERTIFICAT OF COMPLETION FOR THIS TRAINING, ALL 4 SESSIONS (3 VIRTUAL and 1 IN-PERSON) ARE REQUIRED.***
***Registration required by March 21 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 1 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern
Session 2 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 8 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern
Optional In-Person: Tuesday, April 15 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern, West Lafayette
Session 3 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 22 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 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.

Virtual: The Profitable Regeneration Summit
2025-04-15 09:00 - 2025-04-16 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | KY
Farming and ranching are the legacy you’ve built, the land you’ve nurtured, and the future you want to secure.
But with rising costs, unpredictable markets, and increasing pressure on land resources, many farmers and ranchers find themselves struggling to maintain profitability without relying on government subsidies.
What if you could break free from this cycle and transform your operation into a thriving, self-sustaining business?
Join Green Cover co-founder, Keith Berns, and other renowned Regenerative producers and educators at The Profitable Regeneration Summit. This is a two-day event designed specifically for farmers, ranchers, and agricultural entrepreneurs who want to increase profits while preserving their land for future generations.
At The Profitable Regeneration Summit, you’ll learn:
✅ How to turn your farm into a thriving, cash-generating machine.
✅ The hidden opportunities most farmers overlook.
✅ Why some farms succeed while others fail, and how to be in the WINNING category.
📅 April 15-16, 2025 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM PST 📍Virtual Event
🚜 Stop struggling. Start building a profitable farm today. Register now: https://zurl.co/Xgk5H

CCSI-SARE Fundamentals of Soil Health; West Lafayette, IN
2025-04-15 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Beck Agricultural Center, 4550 US-52, West Lafayette, IN, 47906, United States
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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 21 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 1 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern
Session 2 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 8 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern
Optional In-Person: Tuesday, April 15 – 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Eastern, West Lafayette
Session 3 – Virtual: Tuesday, April 22 – 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 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.

Virtual - Maximizing Marginal Croplands Webinar
2025-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | KY
Free Webinar April 15, Noon CT
Eighth National Cover Crop Survey Explores Advisors’ Attitudes and Outlook
Join Conservation Technology Information Center, USDA Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program, and the American Seed Trade Association for the release of the eighth National Cover Crop Survey during a free webinar April 15, Noon Central Time.
The biennial survey has captured farmer sentiment in the past, and this year’s iteration is the first to survey farm advisors. This novel approach provides insights on advisors’ attitudes on cover crops, how they get information, and how cover crops fit with other technical assistance and advisory services they provide. The survey was conducted online in October 2024 and was completed by 654 farm advisors.
Key findings include:
Advisors who also farm and use cover crops in their own operations are five times more likely to recommend them to their clients, and in turn, their clients are more likely to use cover crops.
A majority of farm advisors expect to see cover crop acreage continue to increase.
A majority of respondents expect farmers to continue to increase the use of cover crop mixes and try ways to combine other soil health practices with cover crops.
Presenters include:
Dr. Rob Myers, Director of the Center for Regenerative Agriculture at the University of Missouri, Extension Professor in the Plant Science and Technology Division, and Regional Director of Extension Programs for the USDA North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education program
Ryan Heiniger, Executive Director of Conservation Technology Information Center and 4th-generation Iowa Farmer
Andy LaVigne, President and CEO of American Seed Trade Association
The American Soybean Association also supported this research.
Learn more in this free webinar as we go deeper into the results and what it means for American agriculture.

Regenerative Agriculture: Building Soil health & Climate Resilience
2025-04-18 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CEC’s Environmental Hub, 1219 State Street #Suite A, Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, United States
Regenerative Agriculture in Action: Building Soil Health & Climate Resilience is an engaging discussion and panel featuring experts in the field of regenerative agriculture on California’s Central Coast.
This event will explore how regenerative practices—such as cover cropping, composting, agroforestry, and holistic grazing—are transforming agriculture to enhance soil health, boost biodiversity, and increase climate resilience. Whether you’re a farmer, land steward, policymaker, or simply curious about sustainable food systems, this is your chance to learn from leading voices in the movement.
Come connect with fellow community members, gain valuable insights, and enjoy locally sourced food and drinks. Join us for an evening of education, networking, and inspiration as we discuss practical solutions for a more sustainable agricultural future! 🌿🌎
This event is co-hosted by the Community Environmental Council and Orella Ranch/Gaviota Givings.
Many thanks to Gaviota Coast Conservancy for event support.

Soil Health Workshop
2025-04-19 12:00 - 14:00 (America/Halifax) | 3372 Hustead Rd, 3372 Hustead Rd, Springfield, OH, 45502, United States
In this workshop, you’ll learn about:
-The basics of soil structure, chemistry, and habitat
-How to test and evaluate your soils well being
-Strategies for improving your soil, including mineral and organic amendements, the use of cover crops, biochar, growing techniques, ways to maximize soil life, and of course how to avoid common mistakes.

Soil Testing for Soil Health
2025-04-20 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Halifax) | Grow Food Northampton Organic Community Garden, 140 Meadow Street, Northampton, MA, 01062, United States
Soil Testing for Soil Health with farmer and educator Rose Cherneff
In this workshop, we will deep dive into all things soil! The beginning of the growing season is the ideal time to get to know your soil, and learn how to work with it to make your garden healthy all year long.We will learn how to take soil samples and interpret the results of a soil test, and discuss how to amend our soil based on those results. In addition, we will discuss the ways that climate change and political violence are impacting soil health near and far, and explore bioremediation techniques that can support us in nurturing healthy soil in the future.
Rose Cherneff is a community gardener, and longtime valley farmer and educator, who runs community classes through Gardening for the Future exploring how to grow food and build community in the face of climate change.
Sliding scale, $0-30 (suggested fee: $15)
Registration required
Rain date: Monday, April 21, 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Save the Date: Byron Seeds Cover Crop Field Day, Rockville, IN
2025-04-22 08:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 775 County Rd 350 E, 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
225 individual plots; 50-60 species; 15-20 targeted mixes
Planted at 3 different time points (summer, early fall, late fall)
See the newest cover crop varieties available

12:00 Lunch
1:00 Managing Cover Crops by Joel Reddick
Joel Reddick, a farmer from Bardwell, KY, operates Reddick Farms with his family, producing row crops, broiler chickens, and managing 70 cow-calf pairs. Since 2018, he has implemented regenerative management practices to enhance soil health, reduce costs, and build farm resilience. As a field verifier for Regenified, Joel also assists farmers in documenting and promoting regeneratively raised products.

Questions? Call Byron Seeds 800-801-3596
