Events

Local 5th graders have the opportunity to have hands-on experiences learning about soil, water, wildlife, natural resources, and agriculture.  Hold on to your hats while you run the wind erosion simulator!

Are you a woman farmland owner? Would you like to learn more about caring for your land and protecting your investment? Renewing the Countryside and the Sustainable Farming Association invite you to attend one of the following free workshops, conducted in partnerships with the Women, Food & Ag Network. We’ll discuss new practices that enhance […]

A hands on learning about soils-management, biology, erosion, and the importance of building soils.  Soiled undies, slake, soil search for life, and building their own edible soil profiles including critters.  The kids learn the dynamics of life underground by being the soil organisms and plants exchanging air, water, and nutrients and what happens with soil […]

Learn about cover crop options and management for cover crops on prevent plant acres and ask the farmer panel questions on trouble shooting.

Hear from local conservation offices about available programs, the status of the watershed projects and health, and Lee Tesdell, a farmer from Iowa discussing his soil health management.  Panel speakers include the Freeborn and Faribault Soil Health Team, the LSRWN, and the MN Soil Health Coalition.

Come and learn about options for prevent plant acres including single species, mixes, and management of cover crops.

Topics • How to fit cover crops into your operation • How to integrate cattle and cover crops for more profit • Termination suggestions and recommendations for best management practices • Benefits of cover crops for soil and plant health Speakers • Grant and Dawn Breitkreutz - Cover Crops and Livestock (MN Soil Health Coalition […]