Events

This conference emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Straight from the fields, learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Conference highlights Weed species shift and control. Nutrient management in high-residue systems. Reduced till and cover crop strategies straight from veteran farmer practitioners. Proven cover crop strategies for […]

Register and view agenda here: https://discovery-farms-summit.constantcontactsites.com Celebrate almost two decades of Discovery Farms research at this two-day Summit co-hosted by Discovery Farms Wisconsin and Minnesota on January 7 – 8 at the Hilton Minneapolis St. Paul Airport Hotel. If you are looking for on-farm water quality data, this summit is the place for you. Discovery […]

The Winter Forage Tour is here! At these meetings we will go in depth into many different forages and their use, planting date, and more. This will include mainly pasture grasses and blends, but also alfalfa, summer annuals, and cover crops as forage.

The Winter Forage Tour is here! At these meetings we will go in depth into many different forages and their use, planting date, and more. This will include mainly pasture grasses and blends, but also alfalfa, summer annuals, and cover crops as forage.

Each year, the MDA hosts this conference and trade show for farmers and others interested in organic agriculture. Join us for two days of networking, learning, and great food. 2020 Conference Schedule Thursday, January 9 8:00 AM – Registration and Continental Breakfast 9:00 AM – Breakout Sessions 10:00 AM – Trade Show and Break 10:45 […]

Irrigators and Corn Growers annual meeting and door prizes with speakers including Warren Formo & Jennifer Gallus with the MDA nitrate update Michael Swanson, the Senior VP Ag Economist Kurt Deter Know Your Water & Drainage Rights   Thursday, January 9th 8#0 - 2:30 at Jack & Jim's Event Center 11025 Duelm Rd NE Foley, […]

As the farm financial crisis deepens in our rural communities, the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is offering special workshops and forums for farmers and rural communities, including one on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Kilowatt Community Center in Granite Falls (600 Kilowatt Dr). The event is free, but RSVPs […]

The Winter Forage Tour is here! At these meetings we will go in depth into many different forages and their use, planting date, and more. This will include mainly pasture grasses and blends, but also alfalfa, summer annuals, and cover crops as forage.

FOUR pre-conference short courses will kick things off on Thursday. The four options include organic weed control, planning for farmland succession, commercial apple orcharding and growing pasture-raised meat supply chains. All four short courses run concurrently on Thursday, January 16 from 1 - 6:30 p.m. and continue Friday, January 17 from 8 - 11:30 a.m. […]

The Trade Show is full of companies with emerging technologies, equipment specials, and new information. Companies showcase their latest products and equipment as part of the annual trade show. Networking Opportunities are endless at MN AG EXPO. From dinners featuring top notch speakers to receptions with plenty of time to gather the best information from fellow farmers, […]