Events

TUESDAY, JULY 27, 2021   Measuring and Improving Soil Health 11:00 AM-1:00 PM CT CEU Category: 2.0 in Soil & Water Management or 2.0 in Sustainability Part 1: Exploring Recent Technologies for Soil Health Assessment and Improvement Moderator - Donnie Taylor, Senior Vice President of Member Services and Corporate Relationships, Agricultural Retailers Association Speakers - Karl Wyant, Vice President of Agricultural Science, Heliae  […]

il and Carly Crombie will host this silvopasture field day at their farm in Faribault, the Organic Compound. The Crombies will present, as will Keefe Keeley (Savanna Institute), Callie Bertsch (NRCS), and Wayne Monsen (SFA). Jared Luhman (SFA) will also present on NRCS programs and the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. A boxed lunch will be […]

The Small Grain Summer Plot Tours provide farmers and crop consultants with the tools to make small grain production successful and profitable. University of Minnesota Extension small grain specialists and educators will present information on: Production agronomics Variety selection Pest identification and management Fungicide use These programs are interactive with hands-on demonstrations of genetics, pests and growth […]

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At this Field Day, we will tour Kaleb Anderson's farm and discuss his experiences growing wide row corn with cover crops, planting soy and alfalfa with cereal rye, and growing/grazing the perennial grain Kernza. This event will emphasize how these practices influence soil and water health and include dinner, time to socialize, and a chance […]

Tyler Carlson (SFA Silvopasture & Agroforestry Lead) will be hosting this field day at his farm, Early Boots Farm in Sauk Centre. He will be presenting, as will Keefe Keeley of the Savanna Institute, and Callie Bertsch of the NRCS. A boxed lunch will be provided. Registration is free to SFA members, and $25 to nonmembers. Members must be logged […]

Mark your calendars! The Rock County Fair is set to take place July 28-31, 2021. Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition and the Rock County Fair where we will demonstrate the rainfall simulator and discuss cost share opportunities for soil health practices. July 29 10AM-12PM  

LIVESTOCK PRODUCER WORKSHOP Friday, July 30th 9:00 am to Noon Tom Olson Farm 5798 County Road 2 NW Williams, MN 56686 Presentations on rotational grazing, forage productivity, Conservation Programs and Ag Certification A free meal will be served at noon Free soil and manure test kits will be available, 1 per farm (Limited kits available, […]

This Silvopasture Workshop will meet in the North Pavilion of Lake Elmo Park Reserve. Address: 1515 Keats Ave N Lake Elmo, MN 55042 Map of North Pavilion location. Presenters will include: Keefe Keeley, Savanna Institute Callie Bertsch, NRCS State Forester Dan MacSwain, Washington County Parks We will also get to see goats removing some buckthorn in […]

TUESDAY, AUGUST 3, 2021   Utilizing 4R Nutrient Management Best Practices  11:00 AM-1:00 PM CT CEU Category: 2.0 in Nutrient Management or 2.0 in Sustainability Part 1: Keeping Agriculture Sustainable Through 4R Basics Moderator - Kyle Freeman, OCP North America Speakers - Felipe Garziera, SQM Specialty Plant Nutrition and Alan Blaylock, Nutrien eKonomics Part 2: Improving Water Quality Through 4R Phosphorus Management Moderator - Steve […]