Events

Cologne, Minn. (8/4/2021) — As the breeding season approaches there are a series of management procedures and techniques that can be used to ensure the season is a success. The University of Minnesota Extension is hosting a webinar on Thursday, August 12th  from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to discuss management strategies to assist goat […]

Plan to attend Cover Crops: Setting up for Success on August 17 at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton. Check-in starts at 8:30 AM and the program will run 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with lunch included. Plan to arrive on-time as a field tour of cover crop research trials will commence promptly at the […]

TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021   Protecting Pollinators and Managing Their Habitats 11:00 AM-1:00 PM CT CEU Category: 2.0 in Integrated Pest Management or 2.0 in Sustainability Part 1: Leveraging IPM for Pollinator Protection and Sustainable Crop Management Moderator - Jerome Pier, Western Region Certified Crop Adviser Program Speakers - Caydee Savinelli, Syngenta and Stephanie Darnell, BASF Part 2: Protecting Pollinators and Building Biodiversity […]

On Wednesday, August 18, nationally renowned soil health presenter Ray Archuleta will be joining Mervin Beachy at Red Rooster Ranch in St. Ansgar, Iowa, for a special field day. Join us for a full-day (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) experience guaranteed to further your knowledge of soil health. Come for: Soil health demonstrations. Break-out sessions with local farmers to discuss roller crimping, cover […]

The Rosholt Research Farm Field Day will take place on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 9:30am to 1pm. The event is free and lunch will be provided, but registration is required (link below). Research at the Rosholt Research Farm addresses regional issues and agricultural practices that are typical in the central sands region of Minnesota. The […]

Learn about how to negotiate a fair price when buying or selling corn silage. Ryan Sterry, from the University of Wisconsin Extension, will discuss general guidelines on how to price corn silage and demonstrate a new interactive smartphone app that allows you to use your own information to determine a more accurate value. For more […]

You're invited to join SFA and two Driftless region farms for a free Methods of Pastured Pork and Poultry Production Field Day on August 21, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m! We will visit these two farms raising pastured pork and poultry in a couple of different ways. These methods can provide opportunity for a variety […]

Join UMN Extension, UMASH, MDA and your fellow farmers for a field day at Maple Ridge Produce focused on compost and packsheds for produce farms. Speakers include a veterinarian, public health and food safety experts and seasoned farmers. Topics will include safely integrating livestock and manure in produce operations to improve soil health while also reducing […]

The National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) will host a two-part workshop in August for ag professionals, educators, and mentor farmers to provide information and hands-on training on regenerative grazing, soil health, and monitoring. NCAT soil and livestock specialists will be joined by Dr. Allen Williams of Understanding Ag, LLC. to lead these workshops. The […]

TUESDAY, AUGUST 24, 2021   Growing a Regenerative Crop Production System 11:00 AM-1:00 PM CT CEU Category: 1.0 in Crop Management, 1.0 in Professional Development or 2.0 in Sustainability Part 1: Exploring the Future of Regenerative and Organic Crop Production Moderator - Kelly Murray Young, Field to Market Speakers - Clint Pilcher, Corteva, Mallory Krieger, Organic Agronomy Training Service, and Anders Gurda, […]

Wondering what the common starting errors are when adopting cover crops — and how you can avoid them? Join Indigo Ag on Wednesday, August 25 at 2 p.m. CT for a webinar, "Profitability Strategies: How to Make Cover Crops Work for You." Sign up here. During this webinar, you will hear from soil health expert Steven Mirsky from the USDA […]

Learn about recent irrigation and nutrient management research at the Sand Plain Research Farm in central Minnesota About this event The 2021 Sand Plain Research Farm Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Day will take place on Monday, August 30th from 4-7:30pm. This event is free and dinner will be provided. Registration is required. Please register by August 20th. The […]

Calling all farmers! Join us for an open house at Big River Farms to learn more about our education and land-based farmer training program. We will have applications available at the sessions for the 2022 season. Interpretation will be provided if requested within two weeks of the session dates. Please share widely with anyone who might be […]

WATCH LIVE OR LATER! Registration for a webinar includes access to the live webinar and a link to a recording of the webinar. The recording link will be emailed to you and will be available approximately one week from the scheduled date. This link will be valid for 30 days and can only be used […]

Wednesday, September 1st 9:30AM-2:30PM Registration: Free; RSVP REQUIRED Location: See map below ​ABOUT: The agenda includes presentations on soil health, 4Rs of nutrient and manure management, ag data stewardship; a farmer panel, and equipment demonstration. Photo by: Fauna Creative/Jason Whalen AGENDA: 9:30AM - Registration & Refreshments ​10:00AM - 12:00PM - Morning Presentations Soil Health & Conservation […]

Register today to join OSA and Riverbend Farm for the Midwest Regional Seeds Field Day on September 1st in Delano, Minnesota. Learn how seed saving farmers make selections to improve or maintain crop varieties, and how working with seed companies and universities can strengthen your operation. Topics and demonstrations will include region-specific seed saving techniques, […]

Date: September 1, 2021 Time: 5 pm — 7 pm Location: 39621 150th Street, Waseca (located across the road from Jason’s Building Site) Farmer Host: Jason Norton Reduce soil erosion from heavy rains & wind, reduce soil compaction, increase soil organic matter, improve water infiltration —> INCREASE SOIL PRODUCTIVITY Food provided Please Register at https://forms.gle/pvVg72SeA32AM8Z48