Calling all farmers! Join us for an open house at Big River Farms to learn more about our education and land-based farmer training program. We will have applications available at the sessions for the 2022 season. Interpretation will be provided if requested within two weeks of the session dates. Please share widely with anyone who might be …
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Wednesday, September 1st 9:30AM-2:30PM Registration: Free; RSVP REQUIRED Location: See map below ABOUT: The agenda includes presentations on soil health, 4Rs of nutrient and manure management, ag data stewardship; a farmer panel, and equipment demonstration. Photo by: Fauna Creative/Jason Whalen AGENDA: 9:30AM - Registration & Refreshments 10:00AM - 12:00PM - Morning Presentations Soil Health & Conservation …
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Register today to join OSA and Riverbend Farm for the Midwest Regional Seeds Field Day on September 1st in Delano, Minnesota. Learn how seed saving farmers make selections to improve or maintain crop varieties, and how working with seed companies and universities can strengthen your operation. Topics and demonstrations will include region-specific seed saving techniques, …
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Date: September 1, 2021 Time: 5 pm — 7 pm Location: 39621 150th Street, Waseca (located across the road from Jason’s Building Site) Farmer Host: Jason Norton Reduce soil erosion from heavy rains & wind, reduce soil compaction, increase soil organic matter, improve water infiltration —> INCREASE SOIL PRODUCTIVITY Food provided Please Register at https://forms.gle/pvVg72SeA32AM8Z48
BEFORE winter arrives it is important to make sure your flock is ready to handle it. Colleen Carlson from the University of Minnesota will discuss preparing your flock for winter https://uky.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oMEl3hbDTXqnN_ggwc90kg
2021 BENTON SWCD & NRCS ANNUAL CONSERVATION TOUR OF PRACTICE Wednesday, September 8TH, 2021 From 9:30 AM TO 4:00 PM The Benton Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service would like to invite you to attend the Benton County 2021 Annual Conservation Tour . HIGHLIGHTS! wetland restoration project feedlot project vertical tillage …
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Minnesota Soil Health School Minnesota Soil Health School is back for a second year this September 9th and 10th! This 2-day event features on-farm and classroom learning from farmers and technical staff. What you will learn: Soil Health Principles Cover crop options and uses How to Assess Your Soil Tillage Soil Biology Temporary Fencing Agronomics …
Join us for an in-person hazelnut field day on September 10 at 1:00-3:00 PM at the Central Lakes College Ag and Energy Center (located on the Staples, MN campus). Current trials underway at the Staples site include 1) a nitrogen fertilization trial that was planted in fall 2012, which has been producing nuts since …
Interested in Hemp, Healthy foods and Healthy soils? Following Soil Health School on September 11, we will have a special free event on Tom Cotter's farm covering hemp, healthy foods, and healthy soil! Topics include: Hemp Health Nurse Overview Growing Natural (Farmers Market/CSA) Environment +Soil+Water LSP Connect
