MN Soil Health Coalition

2025 I-90 Tour CLASIC - Fairmont
2025-02-05 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
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!

Managed Grazing & Soil Health at Jon Stevens
2025-08-15 09:00 - 16:00
Join the MN Soil Health Coalition at Jon Steven’s Maple Grove Farm for a field day focused on managed grazing and other methods to build the health of your soils. Connect with other farmers and learn from the leaders in Minnesota on soil health!

Featured speakers: Tom Cotter, Brady Wulf, Myron Sylling and Joe Ailts.

Free Lunch by Maxwell’s Southern BBQ

Master Class - Haney Soil Health Testing - The Barn - Worthington
2025-08-18 12:00 - 16:00
Dig Deeper. Interpret Smarter. Farm Better

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, The Nature Conservancy, this event is now completely FREE!Join renowned ecosystem scientist Dr. Liz Haney for an in-depth exploration of the Haney Soil Test. If you’ve already registered, your fee will be fully refunded.

We’ll also be providing light refreshments and snacks. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the Haney Soil Test and Soil Science!

The Haney Soil Health Testing Masterclass is your opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of one of the most advanced soil tests available today. This hands-on session is designed to help farmers, agronomists, and consultants move beyond traditional fertility recommendations and toward a systems-based approach to soil health and nutrient cycling.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

How the Haney Test works:

Learn about key test components including microbial respiration, water-extractable organic carbon and nitrogen, and the soil health score.

Why it matters:

Discover how the Haney test reflects more meaningful indicators of soil health and plant performance.

How to interpret the numbers:

Understand your test results and how to connect them with real-world soil function and crop decisions.

How to take action:

Work directly with soil health professionals to translate your test results into site-specific recommendations for improving fertility, reducing input costs, and building long-term soil resilience.

MAKE YOUR SOIL DATA WORK FOR YOU!

Location: The Barn – 1815 East Ave, Worthington, MN

The Future of Tillage: A Strip Till Event
2025-08-19 09:00 - 12:00
Join us for an educational morning filled with a variety of topics! Light refreshments included.

Discussions: Multiple Strip Till Equipment Demonstrations, Local Farmer Panel, Soil Aggregate Stability and Intergrading Soil Health with Roots.

Cover Crop Field School
2025-08-19 10:00 - 14:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition at the Cover Crop Field School in Cottonwood County. Cover crop field plots, Demos and more!

Session Topics:

Cover crop demo plots showing a variety of mixes and seeding rates.

Learn ho industries and landowners are applying cover crops via interseeding, drones and aerial applications.

Tips & Tricks on how cover crops can work in your own operation.

Free Lunch! For questions, call the Cottonwood SWCD at 507-832-8287

Location: 4 miles North of Windom on US Hwy 71

Master Class – Haney Soil Health Testing – Profit Pro - Albert Lea
2025-08-19 12:00 - 16:00
Dig Deeper. Interpret Smarter. Farm Better

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsor, Profit Pro, this event is now completely FREE!Join renowned ecosystem scientist Dr. Liz Haney for an in-depth exploration of the Haney Soil Test. If you’ve already registered, your fee will be fully refunded.

We’ll also be providing light refreshments and snacks. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the Haney Soil Test and Soil Science!

The Haney Soil Health Testing Masterclass is your opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of one of the most advanced soil tests available today. This hands-on session is designed to help farmers, agronomists, and consultants move beyond traditional fertility recommendations and toward a systems-based approach to soil health and nutrient cycling.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

How the Haney Test works:

Learn about key test components including microbial respiration, water-extractable organic carbon and nitrogen, and the soil health score.

Why it matters:

Discover how the Haney test reflects more meaningful indicators of soil health and plant performance.

How to interpret the numbers:

Understand your test results and how to connect them with real-world soil function and crop decisions.

How to take action:

Work directly with soil health professionals to translate your test results into site-specific recommendations for improving fertility, reducing input costs, and building long-term soil resilience.

MAKE YOUR SOIL DATA WORK FOR YOU!

Location: Profit Pro- 408 S 1st Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

Soil Health Field Day at Tom Cotter's Farm - 2025
2025-09-05 09:00 - 16:00
Sign up today for a get-together down on Tom Cotter’s Farm! This field day brings together food companies, local farmers and otherprofessionals in agriculture — a perfect opportunity for networking and discussion!

Join us to hear from soil health experts, then board the Topless Bus to take a tour of Tom’s farm. We’ll serve a FREE TACO BAR LUNCHfeaturing Tom’s own grass-fed beef, along with authentic, homemade tortillas and rice!

Time: 9am – 4pm

Location: Cotter Farm – 50203 205th St. Austin, MN 55912

Food Health Field Day - 2025
2025-09-06 10:30 - 15:30
Join us for a family-friendly day on Tom Cotter’s regenerative farm! This event brings together farmers, food companies, and community members to reimagine the food system while getting our hands dirty and learning together. Enjoy free lunch, free beer, live music, and the chance to reconnect with where your food comes from and why it matters.

Time: Registration 10:30am-11:00am – 11:00am start to 3:30pm

Location: Cotter Farm – 50203 205th St Austin, MN 55912

Soil Health: For People and Profit!
2025-09-13 13:00 - 18:30
Join us for a family-friendly field day centered on learning how reducing tillage and using cover crops leads to increased profits while contributing to better human health! FREE evening farm-to-table meal included!

Location: Phil and Robin Smith’s Farm- 16541 780th Ave, Sacred Heart, MN 56285

FARM AID 40
2025-09-20 12:00 - 17:00
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition at FARM AID 40 at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.

Stop by and see us, we will be located in the Homegrown Village in the “Fertile Ground” Section.

The Soil is Alive! We’ll have exciting demos that show you soil biology in real time, including:

Soil Biology Through A Microscope

Soil Breathing Via CO2 Demos

“Soil Your Undies” Soil Health Field Test

Get Your Tickets Now at https://www.farmaid.org/
