MN Soil Health Coalition

Soil Health Farm Research Results
2024-12-17 09:30 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Explore the SARE research results with us as we go over soil tests, drone footage, and hear about equipment modifications, where strip-till is utilized with different types of cover crops and termination practices. We will be having a farmer panel and lunch is on us!

2025 MN Organic Conference
2025-01-09 00:00 - 2025-01-10 23:59
Join the MN Soil Health Coalition at The Minnesota Organic Conference January 9-10, 2024 in St Cloud.

Registration opens at 8:00am January 9th. St Cloud Rivers Edge Convention Center, 10 Fourth Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301

Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference
2025-01-10 00:00 - 2025-01-11 23:59
Our annual conference has been a keystone event for sharing knowledge, building connections and celebrating agriculture in Iowa.

South Dakota 2025 Soil Health Conference
2025-01-15 00:00 - 2025-01-16 23:59
The 2025 Soil Health Conference will be held Jan. 15-16 at the Ramkota Hotel and Event Center in Watertown, a spacious venue which will allow for a full day and a half of speaker sessions, awards, producer panels, and time to engage with sponsors. This event will feature many speakers including Keith Berns, Nebraska no-till farmer, ag educator, and co-owner of Green Cover Seed; Paul Jasa, noted Extension egineer at University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Dr. Jon Lundgren, Ecdysis Foundation executive director and CEO of Blue Dasher Farm; and Joe Breker, an award-winning North Dakota producer who has been using regenerative agriculture practices for over 40 years!

MN AG EXPO
2025-01-22 00:00 - 2025-01-23 23:59
Join the MN Soil Health Coalition at the 2024 MN AG EXPO. Come see us at booth # 9 and talk to farmer mentors to learn how to reduce inputs and increase profitability. Jan 22nd- 9am-4pm, Jan 23rd- 8:30am-3pm — Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato

2025 Sioux Falls Farm Show
2025-01-22 00:00 - 2025-01-24 23:59
Join the MN Soil Health Coalition at the Sioux Falls Farm Show. Stop by booth 1517 and talk with farmer mentors on how to reduce inputs and increase profitability.

Free coffee and rolls (S.F. Area Mezzanine) 8:30-10:00am – Exhibits open at 9:00am and ends at 3:00pm – January 22th, 23th, and 24th.

Sioux Falls Farm Show- Denny Sanford Premier Center, 1021 NW Ave, Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Small Grain Markets Workshop
2025-01-28 09:00 - 15:00
Bringing Small Grains Back to Minnesota –

On Tuesday, Jan 28th, join the Land Stewardship Project for an all-day Small Grain Markets Workshop to give producers confidence and practical know-how into raising and selling other crops.

Location: Edgewater Bay Pavilion at 1940 Edgewater Drive, Albert Lea MN 56007

2025 Soil Management Summit
2025-01-29 00:00 - 2025-01-30 23:59
The Soil Management Summit emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from long-time no-till, reduced tillage, and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences and hard-learned lessons.

2025 I-90 Tour CLASIC - Heron Lake
2025-02-04 09:00 - 15:00
2025 I-90 Tour: Benefits of No-Till – Heron Lake – Feb, 4th 2025.

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Dwayne Beck- Retired Research Manager, Dakota Lakes Research Farm and Jon Stevens- Maple Grove Farms of Rock Creek, MN

Heron Lake Community Center, 312 10th St, Heron Lake, MN 56137.

2025 I-90 Tour CLASIC - Fairmont
2025-02-05 10:00 - 14:00
2025 I-90 Tour: Benefits of No-Till – Fairmont – Feb, 5th 2025.

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Dwayne Beck- Retired Research Manager, Dakota Lakes Research Farm and Jon Stevens- Maple Grove Farms of Rock Creek, MN

Knights of Columbus Hall, 920 E 10th St, Fairmont, MN 56031.

2025 I-90 Tour CLASIC – Stewartville
2025-02-06 15:00 - 19:00
2025 I-90 Tour: Benefits of No-Till – Stewartville – Feb, 6th 2025.

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Dwayne Beck- Retired Research Manager, Dakota Lakes Research Farm and Jon Stevens- Maple Grove Farms of Rock Creek, MN

Stewartville Civic Center, 105 1st St E, Stewartville, MN 55976.

2025 I-90 Tour CLASIC – Hokah
2025-02-07 10:00 - 14:00
2025 I-90 Tour: Benefits of No-Till – Hokah – Feb, 7th 2025.

Keynote Speakers: Dr. Dwayne Beck- Retired Research Manager, Dakota Lakes Research Farm and Jon Stevens- Maple Grove Farms of Rock Creek, MN

Hokah Fire Station, 9 Mill St, Hokah, MN 55941.

2025 Hwy 14 Tour CLASIC - Owatonna
2025-02-18 08:30 - 15:00
Crop, Livestock, and Soil Innovation Conferences – Owatonna – Feb, 18th 2025.

Key note speakers: Andy Linder and Ryan Gibbs

Location: Torey’s Restaurant- 208 N Cedar Ave, Owatonna, MN – 8:30am registration, event start 9:00am – Free Lunch!

Profit Pro Ag 2025 Winter Conference
2025-02-19 00:00 - 2025-02-20 23:59
Join us on a Journey to Regenerative Agriculture by “Farming the Controllables” resulting in healthy soil, crops, livestock, environment and people. Keynote Speaker: Ray Archuleta

408 S 1st Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

2025 Hwy 14 Tour CLASIC - Lamberton
2025-02-19 09:00 - 15:00
Crop, Livestock, and Soil Innovation Conferences – Lamberton – Feb, 19th 2025.

Key note speakers: Andy Linder and Ryan Gibbs

Location: SW Research & Outreach Center- 23669 130th St, Lamberton, MN – 9:00am registration, event start 9:00am – Free Lunch!

2025 Hwy 14 Tour CLASIC - Lake Benton
2025-02-20 09:00 - 15:00
Crop, Livestock, and Soil Innovation Conferences – Lake Benton – Feb, 20th 2025.

Keynote Speakers: Andy Linder and Ryan Gibbs

Location: Lake Benton Community Center- 114 Center St S, Lake Benton, MN – 9:00am registration, event start 9:30am – Free Lunch!

2025 Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit
2025-03-19 00:00 - 2025-03-20 23:59
Sustainable Farming Association’s 2025 Summit will bring together leading experts in grazing and livestock integration into cropping systems. Choose from breakout topics such as virtual fencing, winter grazing, small ruminants, new NRCS EQIP opportunities, and more. You’ll also hear from inspiring keynote speakers, including farmers from Canada who are proving that regenerative farming and ranching can be profitable.

Steak Dinner Fundraiser- Austin, MN
2025-06-18 17:30 - 19:00
Steak Dinner Fundraiser- Presented by Austin MN Chapter 10 of The Izaak Walton League of America.

Location: Izaak Walton Cabin at Todd Park, 2198 14th St NE, Austin, MN 55912

$20 a Ticket at the Door- Grill Your Own Steak!

Russell Hedrick - Cottonwood County
2025-07-16 09:30 - 14:30
High Yields in Your Fields with Russell Hedrick

Topics of Conversation – Product use and application timing/methods, Assessing crop input needs, Maximizing yield using soil health practices, In-filed demonstrations/discussions, Economics and return on investment.

Location: McMullen Farms – 27092 County Road 8, Comfrey, MN 56019

Russel Hedrick - Pipestone County
2025-07-17 09:30 - 14:30
High Yields in Your Fields with Russell Hedrick

Topics of Conversation – Product use and application timing/methods, Assessing crop input needs, Maximizing yield using soil health practices, In-filed demonstrations/discussions, Economics and return on investment.

Location: Halbur Farms – 518 30th Ave, Jasper, MN 56182

Russell Hedrick - Lac qui Parle County
2025-07-18 09:30 - 14:30
High Yields in Your Fields with Russell Hedrick

Topics of Conversation – Product use and application timing/methods, Assessing crop input needs, Maximizing yield using soil health practices, In-filed demonstrations/discussions, Economics and return on investment.

Location: Miller Farms – 1174 295th Ave, Dawson, MN 56232

Ray Archuleta Central Minnesota - Sandy Soils, Irrigation and Soil Health Tour - Sartell
2025-07-22 09:00 - 16:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition on a journey through Central Minnesota with Ray Archuleta, as we meet with local farmers to explore soil health principles, strategies to reduce inputs, and ways to improve return on investment (ROI)

Free Lunch!– Featuring Minnesota Regenerative Brisket from Wurst Machers. Established in 2007, Wurst Machers is a farm family who enjoys catering, meal service and wholesale distribution. https://www.facebook.com/wurstmacherscatering/

Location: The event will be hosted in the field next to the Upper Deck Bar- 38440 55th Ave, Sartell, MN 55377

Parking available at the Upper Deck in the mowed grass parking lot just south of the bar. Signs will be posted.

CEU Credits Available:

Nutrient Management: 1

Soil & Water Management: 2

Professional Development: 1.5

Agenda:

9:00am – Registration, coffee and networking

9:30am – Start

MSHC- Intro

Alex Udermann talks about farm background and soil health journey

Ray Achuleta rainfall simulator

Ray Archuleta/Mark Gutierrez – Field demonstration – Infiltration/Shovel test

Lunch – Local Regenerative Brisket

Ray Archuleta – Haney test

Tom Cotter – Grazing cover crops

MSHC – Rap up

4:00pm – End

Ray Archuleta Central Minnesota - Sandy Soils, Irrigation and Soil Health Tour - Villard
2025-07-23 09:00 - 16:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition on a journey through Central Minnesota with Ray Archuleta, as we meet with local farmers to explore soil health principles, strategies to reduce inputs, and ways to improve return on investment (ROI)

Location: The Reichmann’s Farm – 15290 127th St, Villard, MN 56385

CEU Credits Available:

Nutrient Management: 1

Soil & Water Management: 2

Professional Development: 0.5

Agenda:

9:00am – Registration, coffee and networking

9:30am – Start

MSHC- Intro

Ted Reichmann talks about farms operation

Ray Achuleta rainfall simulator

Ray Archuleta/Mark Gutierrez – Field demonstration – Infiltration/Shovel test

Lunch – Local Regenerative Brisket

Ray Archuleta – Haney test

Tom Cotter – Grazing cover crops

MSHC – Rap up

4:00pm – End

Ray Archuleta Central Minnesota - Sandy Soils, Irrigation and Soil Health Tour - Sebeka
2025-07-24 09:00 - 16:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition on a journey through Central Minnesota with Ray Archuleta, as we meet with local farmers to explore soil health principles, strategies to reduce inputs, and ways to improve return on investment (ROI).

Location: Tim and Rita Nolte’s Farm – 26914 181st Ave, Sebeka, MN 56477

CEU Credits Available: (Tracking Number: MN 55285)

Nutrient Management: 1

Soil & Water Management: 2

Professional Development: 0.5

Agenda:

9:00am – Registration, coffee and networking

9:30am – Start

MSHC- Intro

Tim Nolte talks about farms operation

Ray Achuleta rainfall simulator

Bus Tour – Field demonstrations

Lunch – Prepared by the Nolte’s

Ray Archuleta – Haney test

Tom Cotter – Grazing cover crops

MSHC – Rap up

4:00pm – End

Ray Archuleta Central Minnesota - Sandy Soils, Irrigation and Soil Health Tour - White Earth
2025-07-25 09:00 - 16:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition on a journey through Central Minnesota with Ray Archuleta, as we meet with local farmers to explore soil health principles, strategies to reduce inputs, and ways to improve return on investment (ROI)

Free Lunch!– Featuring Minnesota Regenerative Brisket from Wurst Machers. Established in 2007, Wurst Machers is a farm family who enjoys catering, meal service and wholesale distribution. https://www.facebook.com/wurstmacherscatering/

Location: Tim & Angela Lehrke’s Farm – 23136 County Rd 153, Ogema, MN 56569

CEU Credits Available: (Tracking Number: MN 55286)

Nutrient Management: 1

Soil & Water Management: 2

Professional Development: 0.5

Agenda:

9:00am – Registration, coffee and networking

9:30am – Start

MSHC- Intro

Tim and Angela Lehrke talk about their operation

Ray Achuleta rainfall simulator

Ray Archuleta/Mark Gutierrez – Field demonstration – Infiltration/Shovel test

Lunch – Regenerative Brisket

Ray Archuleta – Haney test

Tom Cotter – Grazing cover crops

MSHC – Rap up

4:00pm – End

Ray Archuleta Central Minnesota - Sandy Soils, Irrigation and Soil Health Tour - White Earth Nation Community Day
2025-07-26 10:00 - 15:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition and Ray Archuleta for a Community Day with the White Earth Nation

You’re invited to a special community day focused on soil health, hosted in collaboration with the White Earth Nation. Renowned conservationist Ray Archuleta will share his passion and expertise, demonstrating why healthy soil is vital for our environment, communities, and future generations.

Come be inspired, learn, and connect with others who care about the land.

Location: White Earth Ag Campus – 1482 Hwy 200, Mahnomen, MN 56557

Urea Melting
2025-07-28 12:00 - 16:00
Join Us for a Hands-On Nutrient Application Demonstration!

Come explore the innovative nutrient application methods being used by the Breitkreutz family! This field-scale live demonstration will feature:

✅ Urea melting in action – see the full process✅ Live product mixing – view from above as it blends in an open tote✅ Expert insights – hosted by Grant Breitkeutz, Adam Miller, and Nathan Buer

Whether you’re looking to improve your own nutrient management strategies or just curious about new techniques, this is a great opportunity to learn from experienced professionals in the field.

Eat lunch before you come because we are starting at noon.

Don’t forget to book your hotel. We will be having a get together and informal dinner on Monday night!

Redwood Lodge- 1382 E Bridge St, Redwood Falls, MN 56283 – 507-644-5700

Cost to attend: $100

Location: Grant & Dawn Breitkreutz’s Farm38270 Kenwood Ave, Redwood Falls, MN

2025 Premier Soil Health School
2025-07-29 00:00 - 2025-07-30 23:59
Agenda Soil Health School 2025Download

The Premier Soil Health School is an investment in your farm. Join us to learn fromexperts on soil testing, nutrient cycling, biomimicry, epigenetics and more.This is an in-depth, hands on opportunity to deep dive into soil biology.Network with like-minded farmers and connect with a mentor! Invest in theresiliency of your farm

Featured Speakers: Lance Gunderson, Founding member and President of Regen Ag Lab. Ray Archuleta, Renowned Soil Scientist. Rick Bieber, Successful No-till Farmer.

Location: Grant and Dawn Breitkreutz’s Farm – 38270 Kenwood Ave., Redwood Falls, MN 56283

Hotel accommodations can be made at – Redwood Lodge – 1382 East Bridge Street, Redwood Falls, MN 56283 – 507-644-5700 Room Block – Premier Soil Health School

CEU Credits Available: Tuesday July 29th – (Tracking Number: MN 55295)

Nutrient Management: 1

Soil & Water Management: 1.5

Crop Management: 1.5

Sustainability: 0.5

CEU Credits Available: Wednesday July 30th – (Tracking Number: MN 55296)

Soil & Water Management: 1.5

Crop Management: 1.5

Sustainability: 1

Healthy Roots & Clean Boots
2025-07-30 17:00 - 20:00
Come learn what Soil Health is all about at this fun and educational event for the whole family!

Location: Walsh Farms – 1015 70th Ave SE, Murdock, MN 56271

Farmfest 2025
2025-08-05 08:00 - 2025-08-07 17:00
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!
