Events

The way we farm can be the solution to big challenges – climate, water, wildlife, vibrant rural communities. Farming now faces new norms with chaotic weather, economic uncertainty, social divisions, and increasing pressure to deliver both quality products and environmental benefits. Collaborative solutions are more important than ever, and the benefits of continuous living cover […]

When a neighbor’s tractor gets stuck, you don’t hesitate to help. But when you see a family member, friend, or client stuck in a rut—and possibly suicidal—it can be daunting to try and help and can leave you feeling powerless. Suicide is a significant public health issue in Minnesota. It involves the tragic loss of […]

When a neighbor’s tractor gets stuck, you don’t hesitate to help. But when you see a family member, friend, or client stuck in a rut—and possibly suicidal—it can be daunting to try and help and can leave you feeling powerless. Suicide is a significant public health issue in Minnesota. It involves the tragic loss of […]

BRAND NEW OFFERING! UMN Extension developed the Farms and Woodlands Course especially for landowners who want to get the most out of every acre of their land. This comprehensive program gives landowners insight on taking a whole system approach to farm and woodland management. The course consists of 12 self-paced modules offered online. Each module contains exercises and […]

When a neighbor’s tractor gets stuck, you don’t hesitate to help. But when you see a family member, friend, or client stuck in a rut—and possibly suicidal—it can be daunting to try and help and can leave you feeling powerless. Suicide is a significant public health issue in Minnesota. It involves the tragic loss of […]

When a neighbor’s tractor gets stuck, you don’t hesitate to help. But when you see a family member, friend, or client stuck in a rut—and possibly suicidal—it can be daunting to try and help and can leave you feeling powerless. Suicide is a significant public health issue in Minnesota. It involves the tragic loss of […]

A free event from the Pipestone County SWCD filled with valuable information including: Grazing for Soil Health from Stan Boltz, Regional Soil Health Specialist - Grazing management on cropland and grassland in relation to soil health Economics of a Soil Health Producer from Ben Dwire, area farmer raising crops and livestock - Managing cropland and […]

Join us for a free event with Rice County farmers Mike Ludwig and Tim Little, and other local farmers about their experiences planting cover crops and using no-till/strip till practices while staying profitable.  Other topics include: Ground water awareness Local farm research results on wide row corn and cover crops Easy methods to evaluate soil […]

Please join the Hawk Creek Watershed Project, in partnership with the Renville County Soil and Water Conservation District, to hear keynote speaker Al Kluis’s presentation “Positioning for Profit in 2020” at our Persisting in Farming: Facing Today’s Ag Challenges meeting on Thursday, December 12 in Renville.  The meeting will also feature Gary Wertish, Minnesota Farmers […]

An American Society of Agronomy webinar sponsored by the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR SARE) Program. Date: Thursday, December 12, 2019 Times: 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM Eastern/11:00 AM - 12:00 Noon Central/10:00 - 11:00 AM Mountain/9:00 - 10:00 AM Pacific This webinar will provide the results of a recent national […]