PRESS RELEASE INDIANAPOLIS (May 22, 2025) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has opened Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) enrollment opportunities for agricultural producers and landowners. The USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) is accepting offers for both the General and Continuous CRP through June 6, 2025. As part of this in partnership with the Indiana State Department […]
REGISTER HERE. Event Details: 10:00 a.m.- 11:30 a.m.: Conservation Practices at the Edge-of-Field, a guided tour, Rodney Rulon, Rulon Enterprises Danielle Randles, TNC Regenerative Agriculture Manager 11:30a-11:45a: Travel to park, Strawtown Koteewi Park, Taylor Center for Natural History Museum, Classroom 12302 E. Strawtown Ave., Noblesville 11:45a-12:30p: Diverse Cornbelt Project Update, Emily Usher, Project Manager 12:45p-1:00p: Park staff to provide […]
Each two-hour farm tour will showcase the joys and secrets of organic farming and will touch on many of the techniques employed at Elmwood Stock Farm, including greenhouse production systems, pastured poultry and pigs, grass-fed cattle and sheep, vegetable growing, soil building, ecologically sustainable agriculture, and beneficial insects, to name a few. You’ll get a […]
Northern CCSI-SARE Continuing Education: Machinery & Equipment For Soil Health Systems Training, Frankfort, IN Register. Time & Location Jul 14, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT Clint Orr Farms, 658 N County Rd 1200 E, Frankfort, IN 46041, USA About the Event Attendees of this training will participate in rotations with machinery and equipment […]
Register. Join us for our Farmer to Farmer Conservation Commodity Field Day on July 15th from 8:00 AM-12:00 PM. We will be touring farms in Lake and Porter Counties. Bus transportation will be provided with pickup at Lake County Purdue Extension and Soil and Water Conservation District Office. Lunch will be provided as well.
The Fate of Nutrients in Indiana ~ A Landowner Soil Health Field Day Join us for a Soil Health Field Day in Knox County, IN focused on soil health and the future of nutrient management in Indiana. Key-note speakers include Ben Wicker, Executive Director of Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance, and Hans Schmitz, Technical assistance Specialist for […]
Register. Time & Location Jul 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM EDT Ben and Brian Thompson Farm, 1844 E County Rd 600 N, Seymour, IN 47274, USA About the Event Attendees of this training will participate in rotations with machinery and equipment for soil health systems. The training will run from 10AM-3PM with an […]
Urban growers are invited to join us for an interactive workshop at be.wilder farm’s urban location in Wilkinsburg. We’ll dig into a case study review of the remediation process used at this site to lower soil lead levels and improve soil health for in-ground diverse vegetable, cut flower and herb growing. This event is hosted […]
Registration is Required Check-in 9-10 Program 10-3pm (lunch will be provided) This workshop is geared toward any Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP*) staff member desiring to learn more about commodity crop production. If you did not grow up on farm but now work with farmers, this event is for you. Familiarize yourself with general farm equipment, […]
PA No-Till Alliance Soil Health Field Day – Conservation & Sustainable Agriculture📍 Graham Farm, Pennsylvania Join the PA No-Till Alliance for a full day of learning, networking, and hands-on insights at the Soil Health Field Day hosted at Graham Farm. This in-person event is focused on improving soil health, implementing no-till practices, and promoting sustainable […]
Registration is Required Join the PA No-Till Alliance for a hands-on Soil Health Field Day focused on commodity crop production and sustainable conservation practices. This FREE in-person event is ideal for Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP) staff—especially those who didn’t grow up on a farm but now work closely with farmers. 🌽 What You’ll Learn: Overview […]
Register Dive into the benefits of soil health practices for enhanced financial outcomes and long-term land stewardship. This series, hosted by American Farmland Trust, is made possible through collaboration with the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership, the National Agricultural Land Network, and the Land Transfer Navigator Network.
PA No-Till Alliance Soil Health Field Day Join us for a day filled with learning and networking at the PA No-Till Alliance Soil Health Field Day event! This in-person gathering will take place at the Hershey Farms. Get ready to dive deep into discussions about soil health, conservation practices, and sustainable agriculture. Connect with experts in the field […]
Join us for a day filled with learning and networking at the PA No-Till Alliance Soil Health Field Day event! This in-person gathering will take place at the Hershey Farms. Get ready to dive deep into discussions about soil health, conservation practices, and sustainable agriculture. Connect with experts in the field and fellow enthusiasts to exchange ideas and […]
Registration is Required Check-in 9-10 Program 10-3pm (lunch will be provided) This workshop is geared toward any Indiana Conservation Partnership (ICP*) staff member desiring to learn more about commodity crop production. If you did not grow up on farm but now work with farmers, this event is for you. Familiarize yourself with general farm equipment, […]
Field Day at High Steaks Farm: Pasture Management, Hay Quality & Grazing Insights📍 High Steaks Farm, 3904 Bottorff Road, Charlestown, IN📅 Saturday, July 26, 2025⏰ 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join Purdue Extension for a FREE on-farm field day at High Steaks Farm in Charlestown, Indiana, focused on cattle pasture management, forage cover crops, hay […]
More info / register Experience the 2025 Manure Expo at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Wauseon, Ohio this July 30-31. Attendees will experience top-tier local tours, educational sessions, live solid, liquid and safety focused demonstrations, along with the vast trade-show and ample networking opportunities. Don’t miss the premier outdoor event dedicated to professionalism in nutrient […]
More info / register Strip-till success doesn’t happen overnight, but the chances of succeeding will often depend on taking advantage of the critical management and equipment decisions other growers have made as they adopt and advance this highly popular reduced tillage system. Build and refine your strip-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections […]