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 […]
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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 […]
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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.
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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, […]
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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 […] |
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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. |
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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. […] |
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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, […] |
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Join NPSAS for our annual Food & Farming Conference! See the schedule here: https://foodfarmingwinter2020.sched.com Pre-conference workshops and Taste of Ag Evening on Thursday. Keynotes and workshops Friday and Saturday. Sunday morning, breakfast and a community conversation. Prefer to register by mail? Find the registration form in the conference preview brochure or on our website. New […] 2020 Grazing Conference will bring together experts in the field to share all there is to know about Grass. Our theme this year is Regenerating Our Grass-roots.
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A Food & Farming Pre-Conference Workshop Forming a business the right way, practicing food safety measures, negotiating sales contracts, hiring workers, filing taxes... the legal issues involved in farming sometimes feel overwhelming. But there's good news: Developing a strong, legally resilient farm business is easier than you think. Farm Commons’ collaborative, easily accessible approach to […] |
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The fifth annual conference for those interested in organic grain production in the Upper Midwest will feature 25+ expert farmers, researchers and industry representatives sharing their knowledge, along with ample opportunity for networking and discussion. Workshops and discussion will highlight issues important to organic grain farmers. Over 25 businesses will provide educational tables and conversation […] The annual Emerging Farmers Conference (formerly the Immigrant & Minority Farmers Conference) serves to advance the success and sustainability of farmers who traditionally face barriers to the education and resources necessary to build profitable agricultural businesses, including immigrant farmers and farmers of color. This innovative conference focuses primarily on the needs and interests of these […] |
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Farmers, landowners, and anglers can learn how to buck the damage caused by extreme weather to soil and water during a program on Saturday, Jan. 25, being hosted by the Izaak Walton League’s (Ikes) Owatonna chapter and the Upper Mississippi River Initiative (UMRI). The program begins with registration at 9 a.m. at the Albert F. […] |
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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. |
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A Land Stewardship Project workshop called, “Cover Crops, No-Till & Grazing: Evaluating the Economics and First Steps to Improving Soil,” will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Peace United Methodist Church between Plainview and Elgin (52497 275th Ave., Elgin, MN 55932). It will feature presentations by southwestern Minnesota […]
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How can you match cover crops to meet your cropping system goals? Have you wondered if cover crops can support your nutrient needs? Learn about U of MN cover crop research addressing these questions and more. Speakers: Axel Garcia y Garcia, Agronomist - Sustainable cropping systems and Paulo Pagliari, Nutrient management specialist If this time […] |
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Join us for a discussion about the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). A pizza lunch will be provided following the presentation. Join the growing number of Rice County farmers who have become MAWQCP certified! (Twenty-eight and counting.) Download the event flyer here: http://www.riceswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MAWQCP-January-Meeting-1.pdf Please RSVP to travis.hirman@riceswcd.org or call 507-332-5408. Thanks! |
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