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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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 […] |
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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 […] |
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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!
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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 […]
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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. […] |
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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 […]
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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 […]
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aromano@landstewardshipproject.org The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) will host a workshop called, “From Entomology to Economics: Building Soil Health" with Jonathan Lundgren on Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lion’s Community Center in Goodhue. It will feature presentations by Lundgren and a southeast Minnesota farm panel featuring farmers Kaleb Anderson, Josie Trople, […] |
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Harnessing soil, water, renewable energy and healthy ecosystems to fight against climate change! Practical learning and networking for students, landowners, water stewards, climate activists, and citizens of all ages… Bringing together people doing regenerative agriculture and soil health work on the land with pioneers in wind, solar, electric vehicles and energy storage. Agenda 8:00 AM-8:45 […] |
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Come and hear from Tom Cotter (SE MN farmer), Lance Klessig (Winona SWCD), and TJ Kartes (Saddle Butte) to hear answers to your cover crop questions, ideas on where to start with cover crops, and showcasing successful examples of those implementing the Soil Health Principles! Enjoy free pizza and comfortable discussions |
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Information provided by farmers to farmers is especially vital - talking with others that have planned, implemented, and witnessed the results. Our farmer mentors are just that - farmers in Minnesota that have been using soil health practices and are willing to discuss their experiences with other farmers. Get experienced trouble shooting, learning about logistics, […]
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Attention Irrigators! Mark your calendars and plan on joining fellow irrigators for a great sharing and learning opportunity! A great line-up of speakers have committed to participating in the event representing: University of Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Agriculture, Soil RX Inc., Bonanza Valley Irrigators Association, Natural Resource Conservation Service, West Central Irrigation, and local irrigators. […] |
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The way we farm, and the kind of farming our food choices support, has great potential to enhance human health and mitigate climate change. Soil health is the foundation for all agricultural systems, while management practices are the tools that help us increase the health of our soils. Regenerative agricultural system approaches focus on soil […] |
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Join the Traverse SWCD at their workshop about soil health and cover crops with a local farmer panel and specialists! RSVP for a free meal at 320-563-8218 x3 |
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“One of the most important decisions that a landowner will ever make is ‘who will I turn over care of this land to?’ One needs to be comfortable with the buyers of the land and their plans for the land… You have control over who you sell to.” -Bill McMillin, LSP member & workshop participant […] |
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Growing soil and food at home to protect people, water, pollinators, and climate. Hear from Russ Henry, founder of Bee Safe Minneapolis. 6 copies of Russ's Soil Health Handbook will be given away as door prizes. Questions - contact Leah Fish at lpklemmt@gmail.com Robert Haider at robert.j.haider@gmail.com Ginny Halloran at gkhalloran@gmail.com Regenerative Yards And Gardens |
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Learn how to take advantage of reduce till, no-till, cover crops and more in Minnesota to improve your operation & bottom line, with David Brandt and more! About this Event The Farmer-Led Council and the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District is proud to host the first Growing Healthy Soils Event in Scott County in coordination […] |
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Managing and maintaining the farm through best management practices. Are you a farmer? New to conservation practices? Not sure where to get started? Join the ATCC Farm Business Management Program, Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District, and Natural Resources Conservation Service for a free seminar. What to Expect: This seminar will have an open forum […]
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Check out a great line up of topics and speakers including 9:30 AM Registration, Coffee and Rolls 10:00 AM Doug Peterson - Iowa/Missouri Regional Soil Health Team Specialist 11:00 AM Joel DeJong - ISU Extension & Outreach Field Agronomist 11:30 AM Nathan Ronsiek -Sioux County Farmer 12:00 PM Lunch (Provided) 12:30 PM Josh Divan - […] |
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What can we do to advance our love of and life work with plants to help our world and everyone in it to eat well and thrive from being near plants? Join us to hear from Mary Hockenberry Meyer, Professor, Extension Horticulture Program Leader, Director of the Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture Program University […] |
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