MN Soil Health Coalition

Cookout on the Farm
2024-08-09 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago)
Join the Frechettes on their farm to learn about their pasture raised cattle and swine farm. Free pulled pork dinner from Frechette Farms. Live music from Brooke and Caleb Anderson. Picnic style, please bring your own chair or blanket.

Location: 19695 Elder Dr. Hinckley, MN 55037

Tips for Transitioning to No-Till
2024-08-09 13:00 - 15:30
Alex and Krissy Udermann own and operate Meadowbrook Dairy near Sartell, Minnesota, alongside Alex’s father, John, and brother, Jake. Their farm includes a 1,000-acre row crop operation, which is 100% no-till, along with 80 dairy cows and 300 beef steers. They also grow cereal rye for seed, use cover crops extensively, custom-haul liquid and solid manure and do custom no-till planting and cover crop seeding. Passionate about caring for their soil health, the Udermanns recently started composting to grow fungal biology and are working to reduce their commercial fertilizer use.

They are also certified through Minnesota’s Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program, which gives farmers an option to receive five other endorsements for conservation efforts ranging from soil health to wildlife. The Udermanns are proud to have achieved all five. If you’re curious about cover crops, transitioning to no-till and other practices that build more resilient soil, don’t miss this chance to learn from the Udermann family.

Location: 2611 17th St N, Sartell, MN 56377

Farmfest
2024-08-06 08:00 - 2024-08-08 16:00
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!

Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association - Grazing School
2024-07-23 09:30 - 2024-07-24 15:00
Participants will learn the basics of grazing livestock, pasture management, and goal setting for their operation. The grazing school is geared towards those interested in learning the principles of grazing. Topics: Soil fertility, cover crop grazing, fencing, water systems, equipment and uses, nutrition, and pasture management.

Location: Clear Springs Cattle – Starbuck, MN – For more information contact Star Nelson – star.nelson@mnglca.org

Farm To Brew SD - FREE
2024-07-19 10:30 - 18:00
Join the MN Soil Health Coalition and Soil Regen for an exciting Farm to Brew event! This unique gathering brings together ag enthusiasts, soil health advocates, and beer lovers for an enlightening and enjoyable experience. Indulge in a variety of delicious beers and a satisfying lunch while connection with like-minded individuals who share a passion for sustainable farming practices.

A Homestead Brew- 26685 486th Ave, Valley Springs, SD 57068 – July 19th, 2024 – 10:30am – 6:00pm

Liz Haney in Bingham Lake
2024-07-18 09:00 - 15:00
Join us on Paul Turner’s farm for a field day featuring Keynote Speaker Liz Haney of Soil Regen, plus we’ll here Paul Turner talk about his farm operation.

Paul Turner’s Farm- 52990 County Road 17, Bingham Lake, MN 56118

Premier Soil Health School
2024-07-16 08:00 - 2024-07-17 15:30 | Grant & Dawn Breitkreutz’s Farm, 38270 Kenwood Ave, Redwood Falls, Minnesota, 56283, United States
Pricing:

$200 for MSHC Members$300 for Non-MSHC Members$100 to bring a Spouse/Partner/Friend

Hotel Information:

Redwood Lodge 1382 E Bridge StRedwood Falls, MN 56283Phone: 507-644-5700

Hotel Website

Event Registration

The Soil is Alive on Hwy 75 - Canby, MN
2024-07-12 09:00 - 15:00
Register now to join Ray Archuleta, “The Soil Guy”, as he makes his way down Minnesota’s western boarder on a 5-Stop Soil Health Tour. Each stop will feature demos, including rainfall simulations and soil health assessments. Explore topics such as biomimicry and ecosystem process, reducing inputs, soil health principles and improving ROI. Plus, we’ll feature a panel of local farmers who will talk about their experiences with soil health.

5th Stop: Dybsetter Farm- 2501 170th Ave, Porter, MN 56280

T.U.N.E. Camp MN
2024-07-12 00:00 - 23:59
The Ultimate Nature Experience – T.U.N.E. Camp MN 2024.

A Conservation and Ecology Camp for Girls and Boys Ages 11-16. Minnesota Soil Health Coalition will be there July 12th doing demonstrations and educating youth on the benefits of soil health practices.

The Soil is Alive on Hwy 75 - Johnson, MN
2024-07-11 09:00 - 15:00
Register now to join Ray Archuleta, “The Soil Guy”, as he makes his way down Minnesota’s western boarder on a 5-Stop Soil Health Tour. Each stop will feature demos, including rainfall simulations and soil health assessments. Explore topics such as biomimicry and ecosystem process, reducing inputs, soil health principles and improving ROI. Plus, we’ll feature a panel of local farmers who will talk about their experiences with soil health.

4th Stop: Jahnke Farms- 1 Mile North of Johnson on County Road 21 – GPS Coordinates: 45.58564, -96.29537.

The Soil is Alive on Hwy 75 - Hawley, MN
2024-07-10 09:00 - 15:00
Register now to join Ray Archuleta, “The Soil Guy”, as he makes his way down Minnesota’s western boarder on a 5-Stop Soil Health Tour. Each stop will feature demos, including rainfall simulations and soil health assessments. Explore topics such as biomimicry and ecosystem process, reducing inputs, soil health principles and improving ROI. Plus, we’ll feature a panel of local farmers who will talk about their experiences with soil health.

3rd Stop: Robert Olson Farm- 367 220th St South, Hawley, MN 56549

The Soil is Alive on Hwy 75 - Crookston, MN
2024-07-09 09:00 - 15:00
Register now to join Ray Archuleta, “The Soil Guy”, as he makes his way down Minnesota’s western boarder on a 5-Stop Soil Health Tour. Each stop will feature demos, including rainfall simulations and soil health assessments. Explore topics such as biomimicry and ecosystem process, reducing inputs, soil health principles and improving ROI. Plus, we’ll feature a panel of local farmers who will talk about their experiences with soil health.

2nd Stop- Craig Laplante’s Farm- 23961 300th Ave SW, Fisher, MN 56273

The Soil is Alive on Hwy 75 - Grygla, MN
2024-07-08 09:00 - 15:00
Register now to join Ray Archuleta, “The Soil Guy”, as he makes his way down Minnesota’s western boarder on a 5-Stop Soil Health Tour. Each stop will feature demos, including rainfall simulations and soil health assessments. Explore topics such as biomimicry and ecosystem process, reducing inputs, soil health principles and improving ROI. Plus, we’ll feature a panel of local farmers who will talk about their experiences with soil health.

1st Stop: Todd Stanley’s Farm- 31294 400th Ave NE, Grygla, MN 56727

Driftless Grazing School
2024-06-28 08:00 - 2024-06-29 16:30
Join the Land Stewardship Project for a two-day Grazing School in the rolling blufflands of southeastern Minnesota. This in-depth grazing school will be led by Jordan and Rachelle Meyer, plus a cohort of regional grazing leaders. Any grazier wanting to take their grazing skills to the next level should attend. Both beginning and seasoned farmers alike will benefit from the comprehensive, in-field experience that will be provided. Come prepared to network and ask questions. This event is limited to 70 people. Location both days: 18769 Eagle Heights Rd, Caledonia, MN 55921

Getting Paid for Low Carbon Farming Workshop
2024-06-18 09:00 - 14:30
Getting Paid for Low Carbon Farming. Learn How You Can Take Soil Health to the Bank.

Join us for a FREE lunch and workshop to learn what “Carbon intensity score” means, how the soil health principles reduce your carbon intensity score, and how you can be ready to sell low-carbon grain for a premium. Panels of ethanol and biofuel industry representatives and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition farmers will discuss this fast approaching opportunity for agriculture. Attend this workshop and get your farm’s baseline carbon intensity score for FREE. Social hour and registration from 9:00am-10:00am – Keynote Speaker- Mitchell Hora

Jackpot Junction Casino and Hotel- 39375 County Road 24, Morton, MN 56270

Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Farmer Meeting
2024-06-14 10:00 - 12:00
Absolute Energy, LLC would like to invite you to the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) Farmer Meeting being held June 14, 2024 at 10:00 am at The Hormel Institute located at 801 16th Avenue NE, Austin MN 55912.

This meeting will be an in-depth conversation on objectives, practice types, and payment rates with this new USDA program. A free lunch will be provided after the meeting.

Field Day at Tom Cotter's Farm
2024-06-11 08:00 - 13:00
Join MN Soil Health Coalition and the Soil & Climate Alliance at Tom Cotter’s Farm. We will have Liz Haney, renowned soil scientist, there as a guest speaker. We will be doing a rainfall simulator demonstration, soil pit and other in-field soil health demonstrations. We will also take a tour of Tom’s farm in the Topless bus! FREE taco bar lunch with Tom’s grass fed beef!

Location: Tom Cotter’s Farm- 50203 205th St. Austin, MN 55912

Feed The People Farm Cooperative Tour
2024-06-08 10:00 - 13:00
Experience Feed The People Farm Cooperative, a cooperatively run farm where meat chickens are raised within a regenerative ecosystem under a full canopy native to the Midwest. Feed The People Farm Cooperative- 1275 62nd Street West, Northfield, MN, 55057

GrazeHERS Conference - Grazing School for Women
2024-06-04 00:00 - 2024-06-05 23:59
Participants will learn the basics of grazing livestock, pasture management, and goal setting for their operation. The GrazeHERS event is geared towards women interested in learning the principles of grazing livestock. This event is made up of women presenters, hosts, and supporters motivated to share their knowledge about the grazing industry. Little Timber Farms- Blackduck, MN

Green Acres Milling Oats Opportunity
2024-04-11 13:00 - 15:00
The Barn- 1815 East Ave. Worthington, MN 56187

Drought Management Series - Brainerd **Cancelled**
2024-03-28 09:30 - 15:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition and the Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation for a Drought Management Series Workshop and a FREE LUNCH. The topics discussed will include drought planning and management, drought stress on animal health, alternative forages for grazing and drought plans and producer drought experience. Thursday, March 28th– Brainerd Central Lakes College, 501 W College Dr, Brainerd, MN 56401. Park in the North Lot and enter through door #6, Room E203- 9:30am Registration, Event starts at 10:00am.

2024 Spring Farmer Meeting
2024-03-27 11:15

Drought Management Series - Detroit Lakes
2024-03-27 09:30 - 15:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition and the Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation for a Drought Management Series Workshop and a FREE LUNCH. The topics discussed will include drought planning and management, drought stress on animal health, alternative forages for grazing and drought plans and producer drought experience. Wednesday, March 27th– American Legion- 810 W Lake Dr. #1, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501 – 9:30am Registration, Event starts at 10:00am.

Soil Health – Cover Crops & Economics
2024-03-27 09:00 - 14:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition and ADM re:generations for Soil Health – Cover Crops & Economics. Learn about regenerative ag practices and what new incentives will be available in 2024. Jackpot Junction Casino and Hotel- 39375 County Road 24, Morton, MN 56270

Isanti SWCD Agriculture Lunch and Learn
2024-03-26 09:30 - 12:30
Over lunch, you will learn about new opportunities to enhance your good farming practices.

Cambridge Public Library- 111N Dellwood St, Cambridge MN

Getting Paid for Low Carbon Farming Workshop
2024-03-26 09:30 - 14:30
Getting Paid for Low Carbon Farming. Learn How You Can Take Soil Health to the Bank.

Join us for a FREE lunch and workshop to learn what “Carbon intensity score” means, how the soil health principles reduce your carbon intensity score, and how you can be ready to sell low-carbon grain for a premium. Panels of ethanol and biofuel industry representatives and Minnesota Soil Health Coalition farmers will discuss this fast approaching opportunity for agriculture. Attend this workshop and get your farm’s baseline carbon intensity score for FREE. Keynote Speaker- Mitchell Hora

Tuesday, March 26th, 2024 9:30 am – 2:30 pm – Eagles Club Owatonna – 141 E Rose St, Owatonna, MN 55060

Register Here:

Drought Management Series - Canby
2024-03-19 09:30 - 15:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition and the Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation for a Drought Management Series Workshop and a FREE LUNCH. The topics discussed will include drought planning and management, drought stress on animal health, alternative forages for grazing and drought plans and producer drought experience. March 19th– MN West Community & Technical College- 1011 1st St West, Canby, MN 56220 9:30am Registration, Event starts at 10:00am.

SFA Midwest Soil Health Summit
2024-03-13 00:00 - 2024-03-14 23:59
Join the MN Soil Health Coalition at The Midwest Soil Health Summit. Register to attend the event at: Midwest Soil Health Summit Registration and stop by our booth.

Midwest Soil Health Summit: March 13-14th – Courtyard Marriot: 901 Raintree Rd, Mankato, MN 56001

Central Minnesota Farm Show
2024-02-27 09:00 - 2024-02-28 15:00

Water Quality in Southeast Minnesota
2024-02-23 11:30 - 15:00
Free Lunch at 11:30, Program at Noon; Feb. 23, 2024

The Byron Areas Farmers Soil Health Group would like to invite farmers, agronomists and community members to an open forum to discuss water quality in SE MN and learn about agricultural practices being implemented in Olmsted County. This will be an interactive meeting with a focus on sharing information and farmer to farmer dialogue.

Location: Rossman Farms- 7000 70th St NW, Oronoco, MN 55960

Register Here
