People from around the country will gather in La Crosse, Wisconsin, Feb. 27-29 to learn the latest organic production practices, find the best resources to support their farms, and make the right connections for success. Whether you're certified organic, using organic practices on your sustainable farm, or considering the switch to organic, you'll find the […]
Come and hear from local farmer Matt Alford who will share insights in researching soil health changes on his farm including economic impacts. Farmer Rick Clark from Indiana will also be talking about "farming green" and the benefits of farming green along with the economic impact of regenerative farming. 3 Soil and Water Management CEU's […]
Don't miss out on this excellent opportunity to learn more about how to make high level irrigation water management work for your farm. Vasudha Sharma, Ph.D. will be joining the Sherburne SWCD this year to speak about her work at the Sand Plain Research Farm. Valley and Reinke Irrigation will also be present on advanced […]
Hear from Rick Clark and two local area farmers about how htey are making cover crops work economically in their operation. Hear data on how cover crops have increase the profitability for their farms and how their focus has changed from yield to ROI and net profit per acre. $15 registration that includes lunch, RSVP […]
Hear from local farmers and specialists about how soil health practices have been implemented successfully in the Renville County area and have a chance to ask them questions. We’ll also provide Farm Bill updates that can financially help with implementing practices on your farm and some options to make those decisions including: • SWCD Programs […]
The Midwest Soil Health Summit will be March 5, 2020, at Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, Minn. Registration is now open. Cost is $50/SFA members and $75/nonmembers. Speaker slate and other details coming soon!
aromano@landstewardshipproject.org The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) will host a workshop called, “From Entomology to Economics: Building Soil Health with Jonathan Lundgren" on Thursday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Caledonia. It will feature presentations by Lundgren and a southeast Minnesota farm panel featuring farmers Jordan Meyer, Aaron […]
aromano@landstewardshipproject.org The Land Stewardship Project (LSP), along with the Mower Soil and Water Conservation District, will host a workshop called, “From Entomology to Economics: Building Soil Health with Jonathan Lundgren from Blue Dasher Farm, South Dakota” on Thursday, March 5th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Riverland Community College’s West Campus Cafeteria in Austin. […]
How do we adapt our gardening to remain successful with climate change? Join in and learn from several specialists to understand what is ahead and tools to trouble-shoot the dynamics. 8:30 Registration and light refreshments 9:00 Welcome - Charlie Rohwer, Scientist 9:10 Veggie Gardens in a Changing Minnesota Climate Charlie Rohwer, Scientist Heavier rains, warmer […]
Need better field conditions? What can you upgrade on your equipment to help? Join us for a local farmer-led workshop on modifying existing farm equipment for strip till, no-till, and cover crops including Farmers showing modifications they made to their equipment Equipment dealer experienced in modification Soil health discussions Lunch is free and provided when […]
