Hear from local farmers and specialists about how soil health practices have been implemented successfully in the Renville County area and have a chance to ask them questions. We’ll also provide Farm Bill updates that can financially help with implementing practices on your farm and some options to make those decisions including: • SWCD Programs […]

The Midwest Soil Health Summit will be March 5, 2020, at Oliver Kelley Farm in Elk River, Minn. Registration is now open. Cost is $50/SFA members and $75/nonmembers. Speaker slate and other details coming soon!

aromano@landstewardshipproject.org The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) will host a workshop called, “From Entomology to Economics: Building Soil Health with Jonathan Lundgren" on Thursday, March 5, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Caledonia. It will feature presentations by Lundgren and a southeast Minnesota farm panel featuring farmers Jordan Meyer, Aaron […]

aromano@landstewardshipproject.org The Land Stewardship Project (LSP), along with the Mower Soil and Water Conservation District, will host a workshop called, “From Entomology to Economics: Building Soil Health with Jonathan Lundgren from Blue Dasher Farm, South Dakota” on Thursday, March 5th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Riverland Community College’s West Campus Cafeteria in Austin. […]

How do we adapt our gardening to remain successful with climate change?  Join in and learn from several specialists to understand what is ahead and tools to trouble-shoot the dynamics. 8:30 Registration and light refreshments 9:00 Welcome - Charlie Rohwer, Scientist 9:10 Veggie Gardens in a Changing Minnesota Climate Charlie Rohwer, Scientist Heavier rains, warmer […]

Need better field conditions?  What can you upgrade on your equipment to help? Join us for a local farmer-led workshop on modifying existing farm equipment for strip till, no-till, and cover crops including Farmers showing modifications they made to their equipment Equipment dealer experienced in modification Soil health discussions Lunch is free and provided when […]

aromano@landstewardshipproject.org The Land Stewardship Project (LSP) will host a workshop called, “From Entomology to Economics: Building Soil Health" with Jonathan Lundgren on Friday, March 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Lion’s Community Center in Goodhue. It will feature presentations by Lundgren and a southeast Minnesota farm panel featuring farmers Kaleb Anderson, Josie Trople, […]

Harnessing soil, water, renewable energy and healthy ecosystems to fight against climate change! Practical learning and networking for students, landowners, water stewards, climate activists, and citizens of all ages… Bringing together people doing regenerative agriculture and soil health work on the land with pioneers in wind, solar, electric vehicles and energy storage. Agenda 8:00 AM-8:45 […]

Come and hear from Tom Cotter (SE MN farmer), Lance Klessig (Winona SWCD), and TJ Kartes (Saddle Butte) to hear answers to your cover crop questions, ideas on where to start with cover crops, and showcasing successful examples of those implementing the Soil Health Principles!  Enjoy free pizza and comfortable discussions

Information provided by farmers to farmers is especially vital - talking with others that have planned, implemented, and witnessed the results. Our farmer mentors are just that -   farmers in Minnesota that have been using soil health practices and are willing to discuss their experiences with other farmers. Get experienced trouble shooting, learning about logistics, […]