MN Soil Health Coalition

Farm to Brew
2023-03-23 10:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a FREE Farm to Brew event in Valley Springs, SD at A Homestead Brew. Hear about soil health and how it improves the environment, water quality, and the beer you drink! Featuring Tom Cotter, Liz Haney, Jim Ristau, Wayne Volkl, Loran Steinlage, Graham Christensen, James Agent, and Merlin Yockstick. A Homestead Brew, 26685 486th Ave, Valley Springs, SD 57068, USA www.agsoilregen.com – Register for the event here: https://www.agsoilregen.com/event-info/farm-to-brew-sd-free

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Agriculture, Beer and You – Liz Haney

10:30 AM – 10:45 AM A Homestead Brew

10:45 AM – 11:00 AM Break

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Maximizing the benefits of soil health – Tom Cotter

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM Regenerative Verified Barley – Jim Ristau

12:15 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch – Salas Salsas

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM Economics of Soil Biology – Wayne Volkl and James Agent

2:30 PM – 2:45 PM Break

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Transitioning to Regenerative Agriculture – Graham Christensen

3:30 PM – 4:30 PM Regenerative Agriculture Journey – Loran Steinlage

4:30 PM – 4:45 PM Takeaways – Merlin Yockstick

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM Social

Soil Health and ADM Soil Health Incentives
2023-03-28 09:30 - 13:30
Join us to learn about the benefits of soil health, how to implement the principles and how ADM is incentivizing soil health practices.

NRCS/GLCA/WELP Training
2023-06-19 00:00 - 23:59

Soil Health Academy
2023-06-20 08:00 - 2023-06-22 17:00
Transforming Your Dairy – Allen Williams, Doug Voss, Luke Jones and Kent Solberg

Growing Success From The Ground Up. Come explore your soil's potential with Cargill.
2023-06-28 09:00
Join us on Wednesday, June 28 for an in-person field day at 57746 State Hwy 30, Mapleton, MN, 56065

Learn more about reduced tillage techniques including strip-till with cover crops.

Experience hands-on soil health demonstrations and cover crop recommendations for Minnesota.

Discover financial resources and build networks with others to help implement soil health practices on farm.

Hear from local farmers about how they make soil health practices work on their farm.

Register Here

Setting Your Equipment for Soil Health-Buffalo Lake
2023-07-05 09:00 - 15:00
The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition brings you a field day focusing on the equipment used to implement soil health practices, including modifications that improve germination, stand quality and yields. Host farmer Bryan Ryberg will talk about operations, equipment modifications, cover crops and the practice of strip tilling on his farm along with guest farmer Jerry Ackermann and Mike Seifert.

Setting Up Equipment For Soil Health-Redwood Falls
2023-07-06 09:00 - 15:00
The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition brings you a field day focusing on equipment, including modifications that improve germination, stand quality and yields. Host farmer Matt Tiffany will talk about operations, equipment modifications, interseeding, no-till and discuss the economics of soil health on his farm along with guest farmers Jerry Ackermann and Mike Seifert.

Setting Up Equipment for Soil Health-Tyler
2023-07-07 09:00 - 15:00
The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition brings you a field day focusing on equipment, including modifications that improve germination, stand quality and yields. Nathan Hesse will talk about operations, equipment modifications, and strip-till on his farm along with guest farmers Jerry Ackermann and Mike Seifert.

Benton County Field Day
2023-07-11 09:00 - 15:00

Wilkin County Field Day
2023-07-12 09:30 - 14:00
The Wilkin Soil & Water District invites you to attend the Wilkin County Soil Heath Demonstration Site Field Day. Join us as we highlight the soil, water and economic analysis pertaining to each tillage treatment. We will also share the data collected over the last three years.

T.U.N.E. CAMP MN
2023-07-14 00:00 - 23:59
The Ultimate Nature Experience. T.U.N.E. Camp MN 2023 July 11-16. A Conservation and Ecology Camp for Girls and Boys Ages 11-16. Minnesota Soil Health Coalition will be there July 14th doing demonstrations and educating youth on the benefits of soil health practices.

Cattlemen's Summer Tour
2023-07-18 00:00 - 23:59
Cattlemen’s Summer Tour – hosted by Pipestone and Murray County Cattlemen’s Associations

Soil Health Academy
2023-07-18 08:00 - 2023-07-20 17:00
Regenerative Farming & Ranching – Brian Dougherty, Rodney Saunders, and Shane New – 100 Industrial Drive, Redwood Falls, MN

Farm Host – Stoney Creek Farms – Grant and Dawn Breitkreutz

Livestock Grazing and Watering Systems
2023-07-18 09:00 - 15:00
Join us at John Meyer’s farm, where he’ll talk about how he implements bale grazing into his rotation. Listen to John talk about his new watering system and learn how to adapt it to your operation. John Meyer’s Farm- 9604 Co Rd 3 SW, Stewartville, MN 55940

Reaching the Next Level with Soil Health - Faribault
2023-07-19 11:00 - 17:00
Join Clean River Partners, the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition, local farmers, and renown Soil scientist Liz Haney for two back-to-back, on-farm field days in the Cannon River watershed. For farmers ready to take the next step on your soil health journey, this is the perfect opportunity to learn more about cover cropping, reduced tillage, and other agricultural conservation practices. Mark your calendars now and stay tuned for more details to follow!

Each Meeting Includes: Host farmers sharing their soil health story Complimentary meal from local vendor ‘Fundamentals of Soil Health’ discussion with Liz Haney Rainfall simulation & slake test with Liz Haney Panel of local farmers experienced with cover crops, strip-till, and no-till Water infiltration demonstration with Liz Haney Using the Haney Soil Test—how to get the maximum benefit out of your conservation practices Time to ask questions of presenters & panelists

Reaching the Next Level with Soil Health - Cannon Falls
2023-07-20 15:00 - 20:00

Setting Up Equipment for Soil Health: Spring Grove
2023-07-24 09:00 - 15:00
The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition brings you a field day focusing on equipment, including modifications that improve germination, stand quality and yields. Host farmer Myron Sylling will talk about operations and equipment modifications on his farm. This field day will illustrate the fact that you do not have to buy brand new top of the line equipment to build long-lasting soil health. Karl Sylling’s Farm- 14825 Deere Crossing Lane, Spring Grove, MN 55974

Grazing Field Day
2023-07-25 09:00 - 15:30
Join Minnesota Soil Health Coalition and Root River SWCD for a field day to share grazing techniques, learn, and network with Midwest grazers. Hosted By Cork Hollow Cattle Company and Wholesome Family Farms.

Rock County Fair
2023-07-28 00:00 - 23:59
Stop out and say Hi! The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition will be at the Rock County Fair July 28th giving Demonstrations and Educating the benefits of Soil Health Practices.

The Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance’s Kernza Fest + 2023 Benefit Concert
2023-07-29 16:00 - 21:00
LPLA’s annual concert is getting even bigger with the addition of Kernza Fest Wisconsin! Start off your evening at Liberty Tree Farm by celebrating sustainable and regenerative agriculture from 4-5 p.m. Attendees will learn from our panel of local farmers and taste our river-friendly menu of beer and bites, including products from Perennial Pantry, beer from Bang Brewery, locally sourced appetizers made by Hop Dish & Vine, baked goods from Doughp Creations, new Kernza products from Sturdiwheat, and an EXCLUSIVE limited edition tasting of Kernza Perennial Grain Whiskey from Tattersall Distillery. Event website: https://www.lakepepinlegacyalliance.org/events/2023/7/29/lplas-kernza-fest-amp-benefit-concert

Tickets to Kernza Fest ($50) include the Benefit Concert. Only available for ages 21+ (please bring ID). There is also a concert-only ticket option ($25) open to all ages. All proceeds from this fundraiser support the Lake Pepin Legacy Alliance.

MN FARMFEST
2023-08-01 00:00 - 2023-08-03 23:59
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition at Farmfest! Come meet our Partners, talk with a Mentor and meet the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition Board Members. We will be doing Rainfall Demonstrations, see Cover Crop Demonstrations Plots and Grazing in Action. We look forward to seeing you at Farmfest August 1st-3rd.

Soil Health Field Day- East Otter Tail & Wadena Counties
2023-08-08 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for a field day regarding a variety of field topics with light refreshments included. Multiple Strip Till Equipment Demonstrations. Integrating Soil Health by Anna Cates, U of M Extension. Evaluating Soil Health by the NRCS. Applications of Weather Networks by the Minnesota Department of Agriculture. Ron Sakry Farms- 31757 State Hwy 106, Deer Creek, MN 56527

Ag Water Quality Certification
2023-08-10 15:00 - 20:00
Opportunities to Build Your Farm for the Future – Join Minnesota farmers for an evening to learn how Minnesota’s Ag Water Quality Certification program contributes to their farming successes. August 10, 2023 3:00-8:00pm Dave & Mark Legvold Farm: 5103 315th St West, Northfield

Protect Your Field's Investment
2023-08-16 10:00 - 14:30
Come discover the good, the bad, and the potentially ugly of green planting cash crops, research being done on wind erosion, and the importance of soil structure. Experienced farmers will share their tips and techniques for planting green. 2417 Hwy 274, Granite Falls, MN

Compost Extract and Soil Health
2023-08-22 09:00 - 15:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition at Mike Seifert’s Ravenview Farm in Jordan. Come Learn from Mike as he talks about Compost Extract and the benefits it has to Soil Health. Mike will have demonstrations and how he is making it work with his equipment on his farm. Ravenview Farm- 22270 Camber Ave, Jordan, MN 55352

Faribault County SWCD Soil Health Field Day
2023-08-23 17:00 - 19:30
Faribault County SWCD Soil Health Field Day at Andy Linder’s Farm. Cover Crop Seed, Field Tour, Tillage and Seeding Equipment, Realistic Expectations, Biologicals, Soil Health Demonstrations and More! Andy Linder Farm- 39706 110th St, Blue Earth, MN – Look for the signs!

Soil Health Field Day at Jon Stevens
2023-08-25 09:00 - 14:00
Jon Stevens of Maple Grove Farms is hosting a soil health filed day at his Pine County Farm. Come learn and explore how improving your soil health can boost your farm’s productivity and keep money in your pocket. Keynote by Lance Klessig. Maple Grove Farm, 10815 555th St. Rush City, MN 55069

Soil Solutions: Improving Farm Productivity Through Healthy Soil
2023-09-07 09:00 - 14:00
Planting green? Reducing tillage? Trying to keep the soil in place? Learn tactics you can use right away! Attendees will see cover crops and 6 different tillage implements in action and learn about how the landscape changes the soil you work with from the start. Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with fellow farmers, industry experts, local SWCDs, and researchers and ask questions about cutting-edge soil health techniques. Location: UMN West Central Research and Outreach Center- 46352 MN-329, Morris, MN

Thriving Roots: Women in Ag Field Day for Productive Soils
2023-09-08 08:30 - 13:00
The goal of this unique field day is to introduce women to soil health topics, including the benefits and economics of cover crops, erosion’s effects on crop productivity, how different tillage implements move the soil to help crop growth, and University research being conducted to improve the health and productivity of the soil. There will be intentional networking time for women to ask questions, meet other women in ag, and discuss soil health strategies for their farm. Location: West Central Research and Outreach Center- 46352 Hwy 329, Morris, MN

Making Soil Health Work
2023-09-08 09:00 - 15:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition for this Free field day where you’ll hear farmers & soil health experts talk about: Assessing soil health, Utilizing the Haney test, Keeping cover crops simple, Setting your equipment up for soil health, and Moisture infiltration research. Tom Cotter’s Farm, 50203 205th St, Austin MN 55912
