Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference
Our annual conference has been a keystone event for sharing knowledge, building connections and celebrating agriculture in Iowa.
Our annual conference has been a keystone event for sharing knowledge, building connections and celebrating agriculture in Iowa.
The 2025 Soil Health Conference will be held Jan. 15-16 at the Ramkota Hotel and Event Center in Watertown, a spacious venue which will allow for a full day and a half of speaker sessions, awards, producer panels, and time to engage with sponsors. This event will feature many speakers including Keith Berns, Nebraska no-till […]
Join the MN Soil Health Coalition at the 2024 MN AG EXPO. Come see us at booth # 9 and talk to farmer mentors to learn how to reduce inputs and increase profitability. Jan 22nd- 9am-4pm, Jan 23rd- 8:30am-3pm -- Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato
Join the MN Soil Health Coalition at the Sioux Falls Farm Show. Stop by booth 1517 and talk with farmer mentors on how to reduce inputs and increase profitability. Free coffee and rolls (S.F. Area Mezzanine) 8:30-10:00am – Exhibits open at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm – January 22th, 23th, and 24th.Sioux Falls Farm Show- […]
Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota - On Tuesday, Jan 28th, join the Land Stewardship Project for an all-day Small Grain Markets Workshop to give producers confidence and practical know-how into raising and selling other crops.Location: Edgewater Bay Pavilion at 1940 Edgewater Drive, Albert Lea MN 56007
The Soil Management Summit emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from long-time no-till, reduced tillage, and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences and hard-learned lessons.
2025 I-90 Tour: Benefits of No-Till – Heron Lake – Feb, 4th 2025.Keynote Speakers: Dr. Dwayne Beck- Retired Research Manager, Dakota Lakes Research Farm and Jon Stevens- Maple Grove Farms of Rock Creek, MNHeron Lake Community Center, 312 10th St, Heron Lake, MN 56137.
2025 I-90 Tour: Benefits of No-Till – Fairmont – Feb, 5th 2025.Keynote Speakers: Dr. Dwayne Beck- Retired Research Manager, Dakota Lakes Research Farm and Jon Stevens- Maple Grove Farms of Rock Creek, MNKnights of Columbus Hall, 920 E 10th St, Fairmont, MN 56031.
2025 I-90 Tour: Benefits of No-Till – Stewartville – Feb, 6th 2025.Keynote Speakers: Dr. Dwayne Beck- Retired Research Manager, Dakota Lakes Research Farm and Jon Stevens- Maple Grove Farms of Rock Creek, MNStewartville Civic Center, 105 1st St E, Stewartville, MN 55976.
2025 I-90 Tour: Benefits of No-Till – Hokah – Feb, 7th 2025.Keynote Speakers: Dr. Dwayne Beck- Retired Research Manager, Dakota Lakes Research Farm and Jon Stevens- Maple Grove Farms of Rock Creek, MNHokah Fire Station, 9 Mill St, Hokah, MN 55941.