Join us for this free, in-person event and learn about manure composting through educational sessions, demonstrations, hands-on activities and discussions with an expert panel. Best management topics include: Site selection Composting process Turning and temperature Understanding analysis Economics Regulations Land application The rain date for this event is August 13, 2021.
Soil Health: Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life, August 11-12, 2021, will be an online virtual meeting designed to connect the science of soil health with the information requested by farmers and the environmental benefits that follow. Registration is free but required to attend. A complete agenda will be made available as speakers are confirmed. Sessions: - …
Soil Health Institute’s 6th Annual Meeting – Soil Health: Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life Read More »
This farmer-to-farmer networking event includes sessions on soil health, cover crop mixes, organic management, and livestock integration.
Cologne, Minn. (8/4/2021) — As the breeding season approaches there are a series of management procedures and techniques that can be used to ensure the season is a success. The University of Minnesota Extension is hosting a webinar on Thursday, August 12th from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to discuss management strategies to assist goat …
Timely Goat and Sheep Webinar on Preparing for the Breeding Season Read More »
Plan to attend Cover Crops: Setting up for Success on August 17 at the Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton. Check-in starts at 8:30 AM and the program will run 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, with lunch included. Plan to arrive on-time as a field tour of cover crop research trials will commence promptly at the …
TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021 Protecting Pollinators and Managing Their Habitats 11:00 AM-1:00 PM CT CEU Category: 2.0 in Integrated Pest Management or 2.0 in Sustainability Part 1: Leveraging IPM for Pollinator Protection and Sustainable Crop Management Moderator - Jerome Pier, Western Region Certified Crop Adviser Program Speakers - Caydee Savinelli, Syngenta and Stephanie Darnell, BASF Part 2: Protecting Pollinators and Building Biodiversity …
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On Wednesday, August 18, nationally renowned soil health presenter Ray Archuleta will be joining Mervin Beachy at Red Rooster Ranch in St. Ansgar, Iowa, for a special field day. Join us for a full-day (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) experience guaranteed to further your knowledge of soil health. Come for: Soil health demonstrations. Break-out sessions with local farmers to discuss roller crimping, cover …
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The Rosholt Research Farm Field Day will take place on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 9:30am to 1pm. The event is free and lunch will be provided, but registration is required (link below). Research at the Rosholt Research Farm addresses regional issues and agricultural practices that are typical in the central sands region of Minnesota. The …
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Learn about how to negotiate a fair price when buying or selling corn silage. Ryan Sterry, from the University of Wisconsin Extension, will discuss general guidelines on how to price corn silage and demonstrate a new interactive smartphone app that allows you to use your own information to determine a more accurate value. For more …
You're invited to join SFA and two Driftless region farms for a free Methods of Pastured Pork and Poultry Production Field Day on August 21, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m! We will visit these two farms raising pastured pork and poultry in a couple of different ways. These methods can provide opportunity for a variety …
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