MN Soil Health Coalition

Social Gathering & Soil Health Workshop for Agronomists by Agronomists
2026-02-10 17:00 - 2026-02-11 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition for an evening social the night before the Soil Health Workshop for Agronomists by Agronomists. Enjoy networking, refreshments, and a cash bar as you connect with peers and kick off the event. Register below-

Location: Eagles Club Owatonna, 141 E Rose St, Owatonna, MN 55060

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Soil Health Workshop for Agronomists by Agronomists
2026-02-11 07:00 - 16:00
This workshop is designed for agronomists seeking to deepen their understanding of soil health through expert-led presentations and peer networking opportunities.

Workshop Presenters: Joe Ailts, Carolyn King, Dorian Gatchel and David Kleinschmidt.

Topics: Soil Biology & Nutrient Cycling, Interpreting Soil Health Tests, All About Compaction, Weed Management with Cover Crops and Economics of Soil Health.

7 CEU Credits Available: Nutrient Management– 1.5 CEU credits, Soil and Water Management– 3.5 CEU credits, Integrated Pest Management– 1 CEU credit and Crop Management– 1 CEU credit

7am-8am: Registration – Breakfast Provided. 8am-4pm: Presentations & Networking – Lunch Provided

Tuesday, February 10th, 2026 – 5pm-9pm *Social Gathering – Refreshments Provided – Cash Bar

Location: Eagles Club Owatonna- 141 E Rose St, Owatonna, MN 55060

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Strip Till Makes Dollars and Sense – Owatonna
2026-02-17 08:30 - 14:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition as we travel along Hwy 14 for the Crop, Livestock and Soil Innovation Conferences – Strip Till Makes Dollars and Sense – Owatonna.

Keynote Speakers: Pat Duncanson, Randy Depuydt, Greg Entinger & Kristen Dieterman

FREE Lunch and CEU Credits Available!

Compost Webinar - Mike Seifert
2026-02-17 13:00 - 14:00
Join us at 1 PM on Zoom for an in-depth discussion of Mike Seifert’s thermophilic compost operation and how it contributes to soil health on his farm, and stay till the end for a live Q&A! We will meet on Zoom every third Tuesday of the month at 1 PM for more compost deep-dives from experienced farmers!

Strip Till Makes Dollars and Sense - Lamberton
2026-02-18 09:00 - 14:30
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition as we travel along Hwy 14 for the Crop, Livestock and Soil Innovation Conferences – Strip Till Makes Dollars and Sense – Lamberton.

Keynote Speakers: Pat Duncanson & Randy Depuydt

FREE Lunch and CEU Credits Available!

Strip Till Makes Dollars and Sense – Lamberton

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Strip Till Makes Dollars and Sense - Lake Benton
2026-02-19 09:00 - 15:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition as we travel along Hwy 14 for the Crop, Livestock and Soil Innovation Conferences – Strip Till Makes Dollars and Sense – Lake Benton.

Keynote Speakers: Pat Duncanson & Randy Depuydt

FREE Lunch and CEU Credits Available!

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Winter Ag Coference - Reclaiming Profitability: Farming Smarter in 2026
2026-02-24 08:00 - 17:30
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition for a full day of practical insights and hands‑on learning designed to help farmers reclaim profitability in today’s challenging Ag economy. Hear directly from growers and experts who are putting regenerative practices to work, and discover how soil health, crop diversity, and biological solutions can boost ROI while protecting your land for the future.

The program features real‑world farmer experiences, cutting‑edge demonstrations, and interactive Q&A sessions. You’ll leave with actionable strategies to improve your operation in 2026 and beyond.

Topics include:

Ways to improve profitability from a growers panel

Profitability through regenerative systems with Russell Hedrick

Integrating oats for soil improvement with Martin Larson

Soil health and human health connections with Jolene Carlson

Farming the Controllables with Dr. Jim Ladlie

Registration Fee: $50

Location: Profit Pro Ag Headquarters, 408 S 1st Ave, Albert Lea, MN

Soil Health & Nutrient Management School
2026-02-25 08:00 - 2026-02-26 17:00
Advanced Training for Progressive Farmers & Consultants

Reclaiming Profitability: Farming Smarter in 2026

Take your nutrient management skills to the next level with this intensive 2‑day program. Learn hands‑on strategies to optimize biologicals, nutrient management, photosynthesis, and soil health for maximum efficiency and profitability.

Keynote Speakers: Ray Archuleta – The Soil Guy, Tom Cotter – Cotter Farms, 2025 Leopold Conservation Award Recipient, Mark Gutierrez – MN Soil Health Coalition Executive Director, Dennis Klockenga – Crop Management Consultant, ProfitProAg, and Dr. Jim Ladie – Owner, ProfitProAg.

Registration Fee: $150

Location: Profit Pro Ag Headquarters, 408 S 1st Ave, Albert Lea, MN

Winter Agronomy Meeting
2026-02-27 09:00 - 13:00
Winter Agronomy Meeting- Topics include: Relay Cropping, Green Bridging, Pest Management, Nitrogen Management, Crop Rotations and Cover Crops

Location: Sauk Rapids Government Center- 250 Summit Ave N, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379

SFA - Midwest Grazing Summit
2026-03-03 01:00 - 2026-03-04 16:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition at the Sustainable Farming Association’s Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit at the Wilmar Conference Center in Wilmar, MN.

The Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit is a platform for sharing agricultural innovations and assisting farmers in successfully adopting principles to enhance soil health. Gather with leaders in the soil health movement who share their successes, challenges and foster invaluable networking opportunities among farmers and ranchers.

Cover Crop Chat - Joe Ailts
2026-03-05 12:30 - 13:30
Whether you’re in the cab, on your lunch break, or at the shop—you can join from anywhere. Each month, we bring you a short, engaging discussion with experienced voices, live Q&A, and insights you can apply directly to your operation.

This Month’s Cover Crop Chat Guest: Joe Ailts

An independent crop consultant/agronomist and owner of Ailts Agronomy where he serves farmers in NW WI. Prior to starting his own business, he worked as a field agronomist for Pioneer Seed for 8 years. He is a WI Certified Crop Advisor with the Sustainability specialty certification. Driven by a combination of a green thumb, insatiable curiosity, and a competitive spirit, he researches and implements soil health and regenerative agriculture practices on the farms he consults for. Joe, his wife Ilisa, and 4 boys live on a 3 acre hobby farm in Deer Park, WI where they grow pumpkins, sweet corn, cover crops, and soil.

yard & garden expo - Project ardan
2026-03-07 10:00 - 15:00
The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition will have a booth at the event — stop by and say hello.

Class Schedule:10:15am – Shade Perennials with Master Gardener Nyle Zikmund11:15am – Oak Tree Health with Rainbow Treecare12:15pm – Lawn Care with Beisswenger’s Mark Armstead1:15pm – Gardening Education with Horticulture Society2:15pm – Turn Your Lawn into a Food Forest or Pollinator Garden with Eternal Harvest

Compost Webinar - Alex Udermann, Windrow Compost System
2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00
Whether you’re in the cab, on your lunch break, or at the shop—you can join from anywhere. Each month, we bring you a short, engaging discussion with experienced farmers, live Q&A, and insights you can apply directly to your operation. We meet every third Tuesday to discuss more ways to compost!

Field Day at Fresh Start Farms
2026-08-01 09:00 - 15:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition for a compelling field day at Fresh Starts Farm! You’ll experience:

Field tours and a look at the crimper rig with Farmer & Owner, Rye Carlson

Expert-led discussion with MSHC Mentors

Water infiltration demonstrations

ABOUT FRESH STARTS FARM

Rye Carlson (Fresh Starts Farm) is a certified organic grain grower and feed mill. By planting cover crops, limiting disturbance, and using an inter-row crimper, Rye Carlson is producing nutritious, chemical-free crops while supporting the Principles of Soil Health.

Location: 1962 Harbor St, Mora, MN 55051

Field Day at Fresh Start Farms

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