MN Soil Health Coalition

Winter Forage Tour - Franklin
2020-01-09 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Franklin Community Center, 320 2nd Ave, Franklin, 55333, United States
The Winter Forage Tour is here! At these meetings we will go in depth into many different forages and their use, planting date, and more. This will include mainly pasture grasses and blends, but also alfalfa, summer annuals, and cover crops as forage.

2020 MN Organic Conference
2020-01-09 08:00 - 2020-01-10 17:00 | River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Each year, the MDA hosts this conference and trade show for farmers and others interested in organic agriculture. Join us for two days of networking, learning, and great food.
2020 Conference Schedule
Thursday, January 9
8:00 AM – Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00 AM – Breakout Sessions
10:00 AM – Trade Show and Break
10:45 AM – Conference Welcome and Keynote Address
11:45 AM – Lunch and Trade Show
1:15 PM – Breakout Sessions
2:15 PM – Trade Show and Break
3:00 PM – Breakout Sessions
4:30 PM – Reception/Social Hour and Trade Show
Friday, January 10
7:30 AM – Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 AM – Breakout Sessions
9:00 AM – Trade Show and Break
9:45 AM – Breakout Sessions
10:45 AM – Trade Show and Break
11:30 AM – Keynote Address
12:30 PM – Lunch and Trade Show
2:00 PM – Breakout Sessions
3:00 PM – Conference Closes
https://www.mda.state.mn.us/environment-sustainability/minnesota-organic-conference

Benton/Sherburne County Corn Growers & East Central Irrigators Association 2019 Annual Meeting
2020-01-09 08:30 - 14:30 | Jack & Jim’s Event Center, 11025 Duelm Rd NE, Foley, 56329, United States
Irrigators and Corn Growers annual meeting and door prizes with speakers including

Warren Formo & Jennifer Gallus with the MDA nitrate update

Michael Swanson, the Senior VP Ag Economist

Kurt Deter Know Your Water & Drainage Rights

Thursday, January 9th 8#0 – 2:30 at

Jack & Jim’s Event Center

11025 Duelm Rd NE

Foley, MN 56329

LSP Community Forum on the 'Farm Crisis'
2020-01-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Kilowatt Community Center, 600 Kilowatt Dr, Granite Falls, MN, 56241, United States
As the farm financial crisis deepens in our rural communities, the Land Stewardship Project (LSP) is offering special workshops and forums for farmers and rural communities, including one on Thursday, Jan. 9, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Kilowatt Community Center in Granite Falls (600 Kilowatt Dr). The event is free, but RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes. To reserve a spot, request childcare, or for more information, contact LSP’s Scott DeMuth at 320-269-2105 or sdemuth@landstewardshipproject.org.
Farmers in Minnesota and across the country are facing an economic crisis that is entering its sixth year. The 2018 median farm income for U.S. farm households was negative $1,533, and 70 percent of the total income of farm families comes from off-farm sources. And yet, agribusiness firms and corporate interests continue to make record profits at the expense of farmers and rural communities.
For the Jan. 9 workshop, LSP will be bringing together farmers, community members, and a resource panel. Farmers leaving this meeting will have a stronger network to support them through this crisis, and community participants will help identify potential opportunities to come together and create a vision for their communities.
The event will include a light meal and time for attendees to network and talk to other participants. This will be followed with a presentation by farmers and community members, a panel of resource people, and a Q & A. Each of the panelists will bring relevant information and advice for farm families who are making important short- and long-term decisions. Panelists will include Stephen Carpenter of Farmers’ Legal Action Group (FLAG), Farm Business Management instructor Kami Schoenfeld, and Minnesota Farm Advocate Ruth Ann Karty.
RSVP to Scott DeMuth, LSP, 320-269-2105

Winter Forage Tour - Wells
2020-01-10 09:00 - 12:00 | Wells Community Center, 125 S Broadway St, Wells, MN, 56097, United States

Reclaiming Resilience PFI's Annual Conference
2020-01-16 - 2020-01-18 | Scheman Building, 1805 Center Drive, Ames, MN, 50011, United States
FOUR pre-conference short courses will kick things off on Thursday. The four options include organic weed control, planning for farmland succession, commercial apple orcharding and growing pasture-raised meat supply chains. All four short courses run concurrently on Thursday, January 16 from 1 – 6:30 p.m. and continue Friday, January 17 from 8 – 11:30 a.m.
The main portion of the conference begins on Friday, January 17 and runs from 12:30 to 7:00 p.m. continuing on Saturday, January 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
As we embark on 2020, Reclaiming Resilience will examine the current state of our farms and our food systems. This endeavor is not about going backwards in time or unraveling progress. It’s about reclaiming resilience to help family farms survive into the future. Practical Farmers of Iowa’s 2020 conference will explore what’s working well and why, as well as what needs to change. We’ll ask if we’re doing certain things because that’s how we’ve always done them – and if there are better ways to create resiliency into the future.
Reclaiming Resilience will include ample time to create and strengthen relationships with others. These connections are vital to creating a farming community where we work together for Iowa’s common good. You will leave this conference armed with ideas about how to strengthen resiliency on your farm, and how to build an agricultural system that benefits farmers, rural communities and our natural resources.
For more information on speakers, sessions, potluck, sponsors, short courses, registration and more, follow this link: http://bit.ly/2NP26Tu

2020 MN Ag Expo
2020-01-22 08:00 - 2020-01-23 15:00 | Mankato Civic Center, 1 Civic Center Plz, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
The Trade Show is full of companies with emerging technologies, equipment specials, and new information. Companies showcase their latest products and equipment as part of the annual trade show.
Networking Opportunities are endless at MN AG EXPO. From dinners featuring top notch speakers to receptions with plenty of time to gather the best information from fellow farmers, you can make the most out of your time at MN AG EXPO, and find valuable new connections.
Educational Sessions on hot button issues affecting your farm operation are abundant this year. From understanding your insurance needs to mental health and rural america, we have it all covered at this year’s MN AG EXPO. Change the way you think about your farm and the impact to your bottom line.

Food & Farming Conference
2020-01-23 - 2020-01-26 | Holiday Inn Hotel Fargo, 3803 13th Ave S, Fargo, ND, 58103, United States
Join NPSAS for our annual Food & Farming Conference!
See the schedule here: https://foodfarmingwinter2020.sched.com
Pre-conference workshops and Taste of Ag Evening on Thursday.
Keynotes and workshops Friday and Saturday.
Sunday morning, breakfast and a community conversation.
Prefer to register by mail? Find the registration form in the conference preview brochure or on our website.
New this year: kids eat free! Please register your children and indicate if your family will take advantage of the children’s program.
No one will be turned away for lack of funds: please get in touch so we may connect you with one of our scholarship options. College students, attend for the discounted rate of $60 and qualify for applying for our annual scholarship!
Questions? Please give us a call at 218-331-4099

2020 GrassWorks Grazing Conference
2020-01-23 - 2020-01-25 | Chula Vista Resort, 1000 Chula Vista Pkwy, Wisconsin Dells, WI, 53965, United States
2020 Grazing Conference will bring together experts in the field to share all there is to know about Grass. Our theme this year is Regenerating Our Grass-roots.

Legally Resilient Farm Pre-Conference Workshop
2020-01-23 10:00 - 17:00 | Northern Plains Sustainable Ag Society, 127 4th St S, Moorhead, MN, 56560, United States
A Food & Farming Pre-Conference Workshop
Forming a business the right way, practicing food safety measures, negotiating sales contracts, hiring workers, filing taxes… the legal issues involved in farming sometimes feel overwhelming.
But there’s good news: Developing a strong, legally resilient farm business is easier than you think. Farm Commons’ collaborative, easily accessible approach to learning farm law is perfect for innovative direct-to-consumer and sustainable farmers.
“Cultivating Your Legally Resilient Farm” Workshop isn’t a set of boring lectures filled with legal lingo. This workshop is led by a legal professional familiar with farming and one or two farmer co-facilitators, guaranteeing a combination of on-the-ground experience, user-friendly legal education, and lots of input from participants. This is an engaging, energetic, useful workshop that will inspire participants to take concrete action to build stronger, more resilient farms!
What do farmers say about Sustainable Farm Law 101 workshops?
“Plain-spoken, good real world examples. Very comprehensive.”
“Way more approachable than expected! I feel like I can actually do this stuff the right way!”
“It was such an incredible gift to get so much valuable information even though I’ve only just begun learning about farming.”
Register as part of your Northern Plains Food & Farming Conference registration or independently for just $20. Lunch included. Spaces are limited, get a ticket today!

2020 Ograin Conference
2020-01-24 - 2020-01-25 | University of Wisconsin Madison Campus
The fifth annual conference for those interested in organic grain production in the Upper Midwest will feature 25+ expert farmers, researchers and industry representatives sharing their knowledge, along with ample opportunity for networking and discussion. Workshops and discussion will highlight issues important to organic grain farmers. Over 25 businesses will provide educational tables and conversation about products and services useful for organic grain operations. An information-filled conference resource book will be included with the registration fee.
Keynote speaker and special 2020 guest will be Thor Oechsner, founder and owner of Oechsner Farm in South Central New York where he manages 1,200 acres, raising a wide diversity of organic grains primarily for food-grade and craft beverage markets. Farmer and philosopher Fred Kirschenmann will also inspire us with his thoughts.
Workshop Schedule
We will be offering Continuing Education Units for Certified Crop Advisors.
Cost for the two-day conference is $80 if paid by January 10. A light breakfast, snack, and lunch are included. Evening meal is on your own and not included in the registration fee. Cost will be $90 between Jan 11 and Jan 20, payment at the door will be $100. Sorry, there is no one-day fee.
Are you interested in exploring the financial implications of various organic crop rotations on your farm? Attend a special small group session for individual training on the OGRAIN Compass financial spreadsheet. Bring your laptop and financial records to work with Compass developers to explore this new tool. Groups offered on Friday Jan.24 at 10:30, 1:00 and 2:30. Please email Jody to reserve a spot.

Emerging Farmers Conference
2020-01-24 - 2020-01-25 | University of Minnesota, 1890 Buford Ave, St Paul, MN, 55108, United States
The annual Emerging Farmers Conference (formerly the Immigrant & Minority Farmers Conference) serves to advance the success and sustainability of farmers who traditionally face barriers to the education and resources necessary to build profitable agricultural businesses, including immigrant farmers and farmers of color.
This innovative conference focuses primarily on the needs and interests of these farmers, and supports their contributions to local economic development and building healthy communities. It does so by connecting farmers, farm advocates, educators, professionals, experts, and agency officials.

Mitigating Damage to Water & Soil
2020-01-25 09:00 - 13:30 | Albert F. Reding Environmental Education Center, 1546 58th St SW, Owatonna, MN, 55060, United States
Farmers, landowners, and anglers can learn how to buck the damage caused by extreme weather to soil and water during a program on Saturday, Jan. 25, being hosted by the Izaak Walton League’s (Ikes) Owatonna chapter and the Upper Mississippi River Initiative (UMRI). The program begins with registration at 9 a.m. at the Albert F. Reding Environmental Education Center (1546 58th St. SW, Owatonna), and runs until 1:30 p.m. Please RSVP for lunch to Gary Schwartz, presike1@live.com. A $5 donation will help offset the cost of the meal.
Confirmed speakers include cover crop farmer-experts Tom Cotter and Myron Sylling, along with George Boody of the Land Stewardship Project, which is also a co-sponsor. Additional co-sponsors include University of Minnesota Extension and the Cannon River Watershed Partnership.
RSVP to Caroline van Schaik, caroline.ikesumri@gmail.com

Winter Forage Tour - Lewiston
2020-01-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Lewiston Community Center, 75 Rice St, Lewiston, MN, 55952, United States

Cover Crops, No-Till & Grazing: Evaluation the Economics & First Steps to Improving Soil
2020-01-29 10:00 - 15:00 | Peace United Methodist Church, 52497 275th Ave, Elgin, MN, 55932, United States
A Land Stewardship Project workshop called, “Cover Crops, No-Till & Grazing: Evaluating the Economics and First Steps to Improving Soil,” will be held Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Peace United Methodist Church between Plainview and Elgin (52497 275th Ave., Elgin, MN 55932). It will feature presentations by southwestern Minnesota farmers Grant and Dawn Breitkreutz, along with southeastern Minnesota farmers Tom Cotter and Myron Sylling. The cost is $20 per person, which includes a lunch featuring local foods. To register by Jan. 27, contact LSP’s Liana Nichols at 507-523-3366 or via e-mail.
Directions: From U.S. Highway 14, turn north onto MN-42 just west of Eyota. Follow MN-42 for 20 miles into Elgin. Continue on MN-42 for 2 miles northeast out of Elgin and then turn south on 275th Ave. The church is ¼ mile down on your right.
This workshop will also be offered in Ridgeway, Iowa (10 miles west of Decorah), on Jan. 30.
Between the testimonials of pioneering farmers like Gabe Brown, the media buzz and new research around the benefits of soil health and farm profitability, area farmers are looking to take steps to build soil through practices like no-till, cover cropping, and rotational grazing. Yet, new practices bring their share of challenges, successes, and even failures. The farmers presenting at the Jan. 29 workshop will address this learning curve with stories from their own operations.
In their 20 years of farming in Redwood County, the Breitkreutzes have put forth a massive effort to regenerate their soils by practicing no-till row cropping and managed rotational grazing, as well as diversified cover cropping. They believe that soil health and regenerative agriculture should not be considered an expense — everything they do on their land has an economic return plus a soil health benefit.
Their presentation will be followed up by a group discussion and presentations from Cotter and Sylling on their own experiences with soil building methods such as cover cropping, reduced tillage, and rotational grazing. Cotter, from Austin, raises no-till and strip-till conventional corn and soybeans, as well as sweet corn and peas, and is transitioning some land to organic. His family also raises beef cattle and they incorporate practices such as cover crop grazing, interseeding covers into corn, and growing a warm season cover crop. Sylling, who farms near Spring Grove, is a long-time cash grain producer who has been no-tilling for 20 years and using cover crops intensively for the past seven years.
RSVP to Liana Nichols, 507-523-3366, lnichols@landstewardshipproject.org

Cover Crops: Matching Your Management Strategies & Goals
2020-01-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
How can you match cover crops to meet your cropping system goals? Have you wondered if cover crops can support your nutrient needs? Learn about U of MN cover crop research addressing these questions and more.
Speakers: Axel Garcia y Garcia, Agronomist – Sustainable cropping systems and Paulo Pagliari, Nutrient management specialist
If this time doesn’t work out for you, no problem! Registration gives you access to the live webinar and a recording afterward if you are not able to attend during the designated time.
How the webinar series works
Once you register for a webinar in the Strategic Farming series, you’ll receive a confirmation email.
You’ll also receive reminder emails with a link to the webinar prior to the event. There’s no need to download any apps or programs to join. Simply click on “Launch from my browser” in the “Join the webinar” window.
You are welcome to register for any and all of the Strategic Farming webinars in the series. There is no fee to join the webinars, but you will need to register for each webinar you wish to attend individually. Visit the Strategic Farming: Optimizing management for 2020 webpage for more information and to register: z.umn.edu/strategic-farming. The primary target audience for the series is farmers, but all interested agricultural professionals, agency personnel, educators, etc. are welcome to participate as well.

What Makes MAWQCP Different?
2020-01-30 12:00 - 14:00 | Rice County Government Services, 320 3rd St NW, Ste 9, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Join us for a discussion about the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP). A pizza lunch will be provided following the presentation.
Join the growing number of Rice County farmers who have become MAWQCP certified! (Twenty-eight and counting.)
Download the event flyer here:
http://www.riceswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/MAWQCP-January-Meeting-1.pdf
Please RSVP to travis.hirman@riceswcd.org or call 507-332-5408. Thanks!

Nutrient Management Conference
2020-02-04 08:30 - 15:30 | Verizon Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
The 12th annual Nutrient Management Conference, hosted by University of Minnesota Extension, the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, will include updates on Minnesota efforts, planned and underway, to reduce nutrient loads in surface water and protect groundwater. Researchers will present findings on nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium management. A farmer panel will discuss on-farm conservation practices. $20
Contact
Fabián Fernández, Extension nutrient management specialist
fabiangf@umn.edu, 612-625-7460
Warren Formo, Executive director, MAWRC
warren@mawrc.org, (952) 237-9822

Cover Crops 101
2020-02-06 18:30 - 20:30 | Forest Township Hall, 3625 Millersburg Blvd, Faribault, MN, 55021, United States
Want to try cover crops? Attend this beginning class about how to plant cover crops on your farm. Southeast Minnesota farmer Tom Cotter (a 2017 Cover Crop Champion) and TJ Kartes, of Saddle Butte seed company will talk about cover crop seed origination, species and establishment before giving a “Year One’ cover crop plan. Alan Krause from the Cannon River Watershed Partnership will share results of a nitrate-sampling project in Rice County.
Download the event flyer here:
http://www.riceswcd.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/cover-crop-101-feb-2020.pdf

SFA's Annual Conference
2020-02-08 09:00 - 17:00 | Gorecki Center at the College of Saint Benedict in St Joseph, 37 College Ave S, St Joseph, MN, 56374, United States
Session Schedule: Session schedule is now being compiled. Watch the Annual Conference ‘Sessions and Features’ page for updates. Sessions already announced include:
Capturing Carbon for Soil Health
Bumblebees in High Tunnels: An Underutilized Strategy for Improving Production
Untapped Potential: A Landscape View of the Minnesota Halal and Kosher Meat Market
What’s the Next Brussels Sprouts: How to be on Top of Local Food Trends
REGISTER HERE https://sfamn.z2systems.com/np/clients/sfamn/eventRegistration.jsp?event=983&
You must be logged in to your member record to receive the discount. Questions? Email jason@sfa-mn.org or visit our FAQs page
Sponsor/Exhibitors: Registration is also now open for sponsors and exhibitors for SFA’s 2020 conferences.

Soil Your Undies at Pheasant Fest
2020-02-14 - 2020-02-16 | Minneapolis Convention Center, 1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States
The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition will be showing attendees how to soil their undies at Pheasant Fest 2020! Stop by our booth and pick a pair up to soil in the comfort of your own field.

Nitrogen: MN's Grand Challenge & Compelling Opportunity Conference
2020-02-18 08:30 - 15:30 | Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Agricultural Water Resource Center (MAWRC)’s Nitrogen: Minnesota’s Grand Challenge and Compelling Opportunity Conference brings experts together to focus entirely on this valuable input. Current topics in crop production and environmental stewardship will be relevant and informative for today’s agricultural producers and professionals and anyone else who appreciates high-quality, research-based information.
Register now for the 6th annual Nitrogen Conference, which will be held on February 18th, 2020, at the Arrowwood Conference Center in Alexandria, MN.
Certified Crop Adviser credits
Certified crop advisers (CCA) will be able to earn continuing education credits (CEUs) in soil and water and nutrient management.
https://extension.umn.edu/courses-and-events/nitrogen-conference

Grow Your Bottom Line
2020-02-18 09:00 - 15:30 | Renville Community Center, 221 Main St N, Renville, MN, 56284, United States
9:00 – 9:30 Registration, Coffee, and Rolls
9:30 Managing Farm Stress – Ted Matthews
10:30 Break, Vendor Booths
10:45 Water Quality & the Interaction with Ag Practices and the Weather – Dr. Jerry Hatfield
11:45 Lunch
12:30 Local Farmers Implementing Reduced Tillage and Cover Crops Presentations
1:30 Break, Vendor Booths
1:45 Small Table Discussions with Presenters – rotate every 20 minutes four times
3:20 Closing Remarks
Please RSVP with Melissa by calling 320-523-1550 Ext. 116 or email Melissa.Edmondson@mn.nacdnet.net
Grow Your Bottom Line Mtg Agenda

Trees & Shrubs, Soil, Climate Change - What's the Connection?
2020-02-18 18:00 - 19:00 | Bremer Bank, Linden Hills, MN, United States
AJ Lange, Forester, MPRB Forestry Department will be speaking on the connection of our vegetation, management, soils, and climate change. Also come and learn about spring planting plans of trees and shrubs on the trolley path!

Making Lemonade from Last Falls Lemons
2020-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | Oak Inn, 5896 Old Main St, North Branch, MN, 55056, United States
Information provided by farmers to farmers is especially vital – talking with others that have planned, implemented, and witnessed the results.
• Get experienced trouble shooting, learning about logistics, and first-hand knowledge of practices.
• Join us for comfortable discussions with local farmers about how they’ve used soil health practices to benefit their operation and economics.
• The Chisago County SWCD and NRCS will provide program information that can help with implementing practices.
If you need an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Jennifer Hahn at 651-485-7848 or by e-mail at coordinator@mnsoilhealth.org by 2/17/20.

Renting it Out Right Workshop
2020-02-21 09:00 - 15:00 | School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province, 170 Good Counsel Drive, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
Are you a farmland owner who values good stewardship practices? Are you a farmer looking to invest in soil building on rented land? A workshop to help you act on your conservation values will be held Friday, Feb. 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at School Sisters of Notre Dame in Mankato (170 Good Counsel Drive). This workshop, which is being offered by the Land Stewardship Project (LSP), in partnership with the Living Earth Center, is for farmland owners, those inheriting a farmland investment and farmers who would like ways to invest in soil building on rented land. Participants are encouraged to bring their landowner/renter or attend independently. A suggested donation for the workshop is $20, which includes a noon meal and toolkit. You can register online or by contacting LSP’s Robin Moore at 320-269-2105, rmoore@landstewardshipproject.org.
The keynote speaker will be Kristin Brennan, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service assistant state soil scientist for Minnesota. The workshop will feature a fun tutorial on the basics of soil health, and details about resources as well as state and federal programs available that support conservation. There will also be a panel discussion involving farmers, landowners and Soil and Water Conservation District staff, who will field questions from workshop participants. Attendees will receive a toolkit of resources and ideas for farmland owners, tips for improving communication between owners and renters, and information on the Minnesota tax credit for selling/renting to beginning farmers.
Key discussion points include:

What is the farmland legacy you will leave for the next generation?
How do we enhance the productive value of farmland?
Balancing short-term returns with investing in farmland as a productive asset.
What’s the relationship between soil health, water quality and climate change?
Creating opportunities for young farmers on the land.

Can’t make the workshops? Check out LSP’s Conservation Leases Toolkit at www.landstewardshipproject.org/conservationleasestoolkit.

I90 Soil Health Tour - Farm Economics and Soil Health Winter Workshop
2020-02-24 08:30 - 12:30 | Heron Lake Community Center, 312 10th St, Heron Lake, MN, 56137, United States
Join us to hear from Farmers Rick Clark and Matt Alford about the economics of soil health implementation!
Lunch is provided by RSVPing by February 17th at https://covercrop2020.eventbrite.com or call Jackson SWCD at 507-662-6685 Ext 3
Soil and water management CEU credits available
For more information visit www.hlwdonline.org or call Catherine Wegehaupt at 507-376-9150 Ext 111
Also this event is part of the I-90 Soil Health Tour. The tour is as follows,
Monday February 24th – Heron Lake, MN
Tuesday February 25th – Fairmont, MN
Wednesday February 26th – Albert Lea, MN
Thursday February 27th – Waseca, MN
Friday February 28th – Stewartville, MN
Each event is going to have Rick Clark speaking along with local farmers speaking on the economics of their farming operations. Not every event will be the same. If you are interested in attending another event or more than 1 event please view the attached flyer for the contact information specific to each event.

Farming and Ranching for the Bottom Line
2020-02-25 08:00 - 2020-02-26 17:00 | National Energy Center for Excellence, 1200 Schafer St, Bismarck, ND, 58501, United States
Dr. Fred Provenza will speak on both days of the Feb. 25 and 26, 2020, “Farming and Ranching for the Bottom Line” conference. The theme for this year’s annual conference is “Discover the Triple Bottom Line: Economics, Ecology and Sociology.”
Provenza is a professor emeritus of behavioral ecology in the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University. There, he has directed an award-winning research group that pioneered understanding of how learning influences foraging behavior and how behavior links soil and plants with herbivores and humans.
Along with colleagues, Provenza has authored more than 250 publications in scientific journals and books. His first book was “Foraging Behavior.” He co-authored a second book with Michel Meuret, “The Art & Science of Shepherding: Tapping the Wisdom of French Herders.” His latest book, “Nourishment: What Animals Can Teach Us About Rediscovering Our Nutritional Wisdom,” was published in November 2018.
Other featured speakers include Dr. Tom Rabey, General Mills; Dr. Mark Liebig; Dr. Andrea Clemensen; Dr. Mike Grusak; Dr. David Toledo; Dr. Jerry Hatfield; and many more. Please see the attached flyer for the entire list of speakers and their presentation titles.
The two-day event will be held at the National Energy Center of Excellence in Bismarck, N.D. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required on or before Feb. 18.
You can either register online, by telephone or by e-mail at:

Eventbrite: To register online, go to https://triple-bottom-line.eventbrite.com
Telephone: Call Cindy at 701-250-4518, ext. 3 and leave your name and e-mail address
E-mail: E-mail Cindy at lucinda.makedonski@nd.nacdnet.net and include your name and e-mail address

Please feel free to pass this information along to your colleagues, friends and neighbors.
For any questions or more information, contact any of the following:
Darrell Oswald, Cindy Makedonski, Chad Thorson and Nolan Swenson, Burleigh County SCD (701-250-4518, ext. 3)
Chet Zapzalka,Valerie Frohlich and Ryan Kobilansky, Morton County SCD (701-667-1163, ext. 3)
Farming & Ranching For Bottom Line Flyer (1)

I90 Soil Health Tour - Economics of Soil Health
2020-02-25 09:00 - 14:30 | Knights of Columbus Hall, 920 E 10th St, Fairmont, MN, 56031, United States
Join the Faribault and Martin SWCD to hear from farmers Rick Clark, Matt Alford, and Andy Linder talk about the economics of soil health practices. Lunch provided by RSVPing by February 18th to 507-235-6680 Ext 118 or jesse.walters11@gmail.com

I90 Soil Health Tour - Economics of Soil Health & Cover Crops: What's the Bottom Line?
2020-02-26 08:30 - 15:30 | Wedgewood Cove, 220 West 9th St, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, United States
The Freeborn Area Soil Health Team invites you to our 6th annual soil health winter workshop. This year we are focusing on economics of soil health and cover crops. The event will be Wednesday February 26th, 2020 at Wedgewood Cove 2200 West 9th Street, Albert Lea, MN 56007 from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. The keynote speaker on the day will be Rick Clark, an Indiana farmer and also speaking will be two local (Faribault County) farmers Andy Linder and Matt Alford. All 3 will share their experiences with cover crops and soil health and how they are making them work economically in their operations.
This event is FREE of charge with a lunch included. There will be CEU credits available as well. If you are interested in attending this event, please RSVP by Monday February 17th by emailing lindsey.Zeitler@mn.nacdnet.net or by calling 507-373-5607 Ext. 3. See more event details on the attached flyer.
Also this event is part of the I-90 Soil Health Tour. The tour is as follows,
Monday February 24th – Heron Lake, MN
Tuesday February 25th – Fairmont, MN
Wednesday February 26th – Albert Lea, MN
Thursday February 27th – Waseca, MN
Friday February 28th – Stewartville, MN
Each event is going to have Rick Clark speaking along with local farmers speaking on the economics of their farming operations. Not every event will be the same. If you are interested in attending another event or more than 1 event please view the attached flyer for the contact information specific to each event.
