Events

How to Make Cover Crops Work for You – Webinar

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 […]

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2021 Sand Plain Research Farm Irrigation and Nutrient Management Field Day

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 […]

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Farmer Info Sessions

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 […]

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Soil Stewardship & Nutrient Management Field Day

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 […]

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Select, Save, & Sell Regionally Adapted Varieties on Your Farm

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, […]

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Soil Health Field Demonstration

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

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eXtension webinar – Preparing your poultry flock for winter

BEFORE winter arrives it is important to make sure your flock is ready to handle it. Colleen Carlson from the University of Minnesota will discuss preparing your flock for winter https://uky.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oMEl3hbDTXqnN_ggwc90kg

2021 BENTON SWCD & NRCS ANNUAL CONSERVATION TOUR OF PRACTICE

2021 BENTON SWCD & NRCS ANNUAL CONSERVATION TOUR OF PRACTICE Wednesday, September 8TH, 2021 From 9:30 AM TO 4:00 PM The Benton Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service would like to invite you to attend the Benton County 2021 Annual Conservation Tour . HIGHLIGHTS! wetland restoration project feedlot project vertical tillage […]

Minnesota Soil Health School 2021

Minnesota Soil Health School Minnesota Soil Health School is back for a second year this September 9th and 10th! This 2-day event features on-farm and classroom learning from farmers and technical staff. What you will learn: Soil Health Principles Cover crop options and uses How to Assess Your Soil Tillage Soil Biology Temporary Fencing Agronomics […]

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