Regenerating Soil for Environmental & Human Health
2020-03-11 19:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Farm Table Restaurant, 110 Keller Ave N, Amery, WI, 54001, United States
The way we farm, and the kind of farming our food choices support, has great potential to enhance human health and mitigate climate change. Soil health is the foundation for all agricultural systems, while management practices are the tools that help us increase the health of our soils. Regenerative agricultural system approaches focus on soil biology and utilize integrated, dynamic principles to address fertility, pest, and disease issues. These regenerative systems have the potential to leverage increased soil organic matter to feed soil biology. This presentation will discuss crop diversity—including perennials, annuals, and cover and companion crops—reduced soil disturbance, and managed grazing, to increase profitability by maximizing nutrient and water use efficiencies.

Soil & Sandwiches
2020-03-12 10:00 - 13:00 | Wheaton American Legion, 303 5th St N, Wheaton, MN, 56296, United States
Join the Traverse SWCD at their workshop about soil health and cover crops with a local farmer panel and specialists!
RSVP for a free meal at 320-563-8218 x3

Farm Transition Workshop
2020-03-14 09:30 - 16:00 | First Presbyterian Church, 503 W 6th St, Redwing, MN, 55066, United States
“One of the most important decisions that a landowner will ever make is ‘who will I turn over care of this land to?’
One needs to be comfortable with the buyers of the land and their plans for the land… You have control over who you sell to.”
-Bill McMillin, LSP member & workshop participant
Join this workshop series to begin the planning process for your farm transition!
COST: $200/family, includes 3 full-day sessions and course materials. To reserve a spot,or for more information please contact Karen Stettler: 507-523-3366 or stettler@landstewardshipproject.org
THE WORKSHOPS WILL FOCUS ON: Short and long term goal setting, financial needs in retirement, options for farm transitions, resources and communication tools to help you through the planning process.
Presenters include farmers in transition, attorneys, CPA’s, Financial Planners, healthcare professionals, and LSP Staff.

CANCELLED Regenerative Yards and Gardens
2020-03-17 18:00 - 19:00 | Bremer Bank Linden Hills
Growing soil and food at home to protect people, water, pollinators, and climate. Hear from Russ Henry, founder of Bee Safe Minneapolis. 6 copies of Russ’s Soil Health Handbook will be given away as door prizes.
Questions – contact Leah Fish at lpklemmt@gmail.com
Robert Haider at robert.j.haider@gmail.com
Ginny Halloran at gkhalloran@gmail.com
Regenerative Yards And Gardens

POSTPONED Growing Healthy Soils
2020-03-19 09:00 - 15:30 | Ridges at Sand Creek, Ridges Dr, Jordan, MN, 55352, United States
Learn how to take advantage of reduce till, no-till, cover crops and more in Minnesota to improve your operation & bottom line, with David Brandt and more!

About this Event

The Farmer-Led Council and the Prior Lake-Spring Lake Watershed District is proud to host the first Growing Healthy Soils Event in Scott County in coordination with its partners: Scott SWCD, Scott WMO, Lower Minnesota River Watershed District, and Vermillion River JPO. Please join us on March 19th at the Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan, MN from 9am to 3:30pm to learn more about ways to promote soil health on your farm.
Event registration is FREE to farmers and agricultural
landowners!
RSVP to Scott SWCD at 952-492-5414 or by registering at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/growing-healthy-soils-event-tickets-88508420067

POSTPONED Our Farms...Our Future...
2020-03-26 08:30 - 12:30 | Alex Tech College, 1601 Jeffersen St, Alexandria, MN, 56308, United States
Managing and maintaining the farm through best management practices.
Are you a farmer? New to conservation practices? Not sure where to get started? Join the ATCC Farm Business Management Program, Douglas Soil and Water Conservation District, and Natural Resources Conservation Service for a free seminar.
What to Expect: This seminar will have an open forum discussion to cover some important topics with the farming industry

Ag Best Management Practices (BMPs)
Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)
Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP)
Farm Service Agency Programs (FSA)
MN Ag Water Quality Certification Program
Soil Health

For more informatio please contact the Douglas SWCD or Alexandria Technical and Community College Farm Business Management (FBM) program
SWCD: 320-763-3191 Ext 3
FBM: 320-762-0021

POSTPONED Northwest (IA) Prairies Soil Health Workshop
2020-03-26 09:30 - 14:00 | Northwest Iowa Community College, 603 West Street Building A, Sheldon, IA, 51201, United States
Check out a great line up of topics and speakers including
9:30 AM Registration, Coffee and Rolls
10:00 AM Doug Peterson – Iowa/Missouri Regional Soil Health Team Specialist
11:00 AM Joel DeJong – ISU Extension & Outreach Field Agronomist
11:30 AM Nathan Ronsiek -Sioux County Farmer
12:00 PM Lunch (Provided)
12:30 PM Josh Divan – Pheasants Forever Precision Ag & Conservation Specialist
1:00 PM Sioux, O’Brien, Osceola & Lyon Farmer Panel
2:00 PM Questions
For more information call:
Please RSVP by March 19th at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northwest-prairies-soil-health-workshop-tickets-93585602055
or by calling Lyon SWCD at 712-472-4021 Ext 3
Ann Byers at 712-754-2111 Ext. 3 Justin Boersma at 712-757-3835 Ext. 3
Justin Trout at 712-472-4021 Ext. 3 Nelva Huitink at 712-737-4801 Ext. 3
Northwest Prairies Soil Health Workshop

What's on Your Bucket List for Horticulture?
2020-03-31 14:00 - 15:30
What can we do to advance our love of and life work with plants to help our world and everyone in it to eat well and thrive from being near plants?
Join us to hear from Mary Hockenberry Meyer, Professor, Extension Horticulture Program Leader, Director of the Master of Professional Studies in Horticulture Program University of Minnesota
Join by phone: 1-646-828-7666
Meeting ID: 161 485 8564
Join on the Web: https://bit.ly/USDAHorticultureSeminar

Silvopasture: A Global and Historical Perspective
2020-04-16 10:30 - 12:00
This SFA webinar captures the history and use of silvopasture as a practice throughout the Midwest. You’ll find a refresher on silvopasture as a practice and its concepts, highlights of research from silvopastoral systems in the region, and a tour of farms and farm systems that utilize the practice. REGISTER.

Cover Crop Characteristics and Identification
2020-04-16 11:00 - 13:00
NDSU Cover Crop Webinar Series https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/news/newsreleases/2020/march-30-2020/ndsu-extension-to-host-grazing-cover-crops-webinar-series

Soil Building Secrets
2020-04-16 19:30 - 21:00
Ray Archuleta will explain how soil functions: how plants, animals, and organisms work together as a collective to transform and extract nutrients from the soil. David Kleinschmidt will explain how farmers and ranchers can use diverse crops, cover crops and animals to enhance that cycle. https://understandingag.grazecart.com/webinars

Silvopasture In Minnesota
2020-04-21 10:30 - 12:00
This SFA webinar is focused on producer experiences using silvopasture in their operations. From beef to goats and from Northern to Southern Minnesota you will tour a diversity of operations, climates, and landscapes. This webinar is an on-the-ground tour of working farms. REGISTER.

Winter Grazing & Alfalfa Production
2020-04-21 11:00 - 12:00

Solar Financing & Grants for Farms & Small Businesses Webinar
2020-05-19 18:30 - 20:00
If you’ve been meaning to look into solar energy for your home, farm, or business and live in the Driftless Region of Minnesota, this is the time to learn and invest. The nonprofit Solar United Neighbors (SUN) has information and guidance that will help rural residents understand how solar energy works and what to consider when going solar and co-sponsored by the Land Stewardship Project.
For more information and to register, click here.
If you have any questions, contact Bobby King of Solar United Neighbors at bking@solarunitedneighbors.org or 612-293-7267.
To view the event flier, click here.

Aerial Application Soil Health Partnership
2020-05-26 10:00 - 11:00
Join the Soil Health Partnership’s webinar on aerial application of cover crops at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_-C_hgR7WQDSCnJwEHxkyNg

How Regenerative Organic Ag can Improve Human Health
2020-06-02 14:00 - 15:00
The Rodale Institute’s newest white paper examines a solution: regenerative organic agriculture. “The Power of the Plate: Regenerative Organic Agriculture & Human Health,” to be released on May 27, will unveil the latest research on this pressing issue.
Join us for an expert panel to dive into our newest white paper alongside all of you. Our esteemed panelists will include: Dr. Scott Stoll, Founder & CEO of Plantrician Project, Dr. Zach Bush, Founder, Farmer’s Fooprint & Seraphic Group, Dr. Ron Weiss, Founder & CEO of Ethos Health, Dr. Meagan Grega, Co-Founder & Chief Medical Officer of Kellyn Foundation, Dr. Drew Smith, Chief Scientist/Chief Operating Officer of Rodale Institute. Pre-registration is required.
Panel: Ask the Experts – How Regenerative Organic Agriculture Can Improve Human Health

Roller/Crimper Demonstration
2020-06-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Harmony Park Music Garden, 79503 298th Street, Clarks Grove, MN, 56016, United States
There is a Roller Crimper and Cover Crop Demonstration Day scheduled for June 10th at Harmony Park Music Garden (79503 298th Street, Clarks Grove, MN 56016) at 1:00 p.m. Fritz Jensen will be demoing the roller crimper into standing winter rye. Common cover crop mixes, herbicide use for termination and fall cover seeding will also be discussed.
If you have any questions contact Steve Lawler with the Mower SWCD at 507-434-2603 Ext. 3.
If you plan to attend this event be sure to follow social distancing measures to ensure your safety and safety of others as there will be plenty of space to do so!

Regenerative Farming and Ranching
2020-06-23 - 2020-06-25 | Stoney Creek Farm, 38270 Kenwood Ave, Redwood Falls, MN, 56283, United States
Regenerative Farming and Ranching event is held on a Minnesota farm that has been employing soil health and regenerative practices for over 15. Experts from Understanding Ag including Gabe Brown and Shane New as well as farmers Dawn and Grant Breitkreutz will provide effective information on:
•Principles of Soil Health & Adaptive Stewardship
•Making Grazing Highly Profitable & Desirable
•Successful Marketing: Strategies for Enhanced Net Margins
•Designing Cover Crop Mixes
•Nutrient Management
•How to Add Diversity to Row Crops
•Farm Economics and Whole Farm Planning
Soil Health Academy has acquired funding to offer scholarships toward tuition to attend a
SHA school. Apply online at www.soilhealthacademy.org/scholarships

Small Grains and Cover Crops Virtual Field Day
2020-06-24 08:00 - 17:00
The Land Stewardship Project is sponsoring a Practical Farmers of Iowa virtual field day on June 24th on Martin Larsen’s farm. Larsen is a no-till conventional farmer near Byron, Minn., and raises corn, beans, small grains and cover crops. He will be sharing his knowledge and experience of raising small grains in Southeast Minnesota and the benefits he has seen of including another crop in the rotation. Check back for registration and event details. https://landstewardshipproject.org/events/item/1518
RSVP to Shona Snater, LSP, SSnater@landstewardshipproject.org

Fridays on the Farm July 10th
2020-07-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Facebook Live
Join us for Fridays on the Farm from the comfort of home, the farm, or field for information and discussion with Ben Dwire who is using no-till, cover crops, raising food grade oats & soybeans, as well as other soil health practices!
The events will be on the Coalition’s Facebook Page using Facebook live found Here to enable you to view from anywhere and ask questions! Collaboration with the Minnesota NRCS, Redwood SWCD, Renville SWCD, MN Extension, and MOSH to provide this series.

Assessing Soil Health Webinar Series
2020-07-21 - 2021-01-19
Assessing Soil Health Webinar Series

A Soil Science Society of America webinar series produced in partnership with The Soil Health Institute and sponsored by The Walton Family Foundation
This soil health focused webinar series integrates economics, measurement tools, measurement assessment, and modeling to educate, motivate, and equip Certified Crop Advisers, consultants, and agricultural retailers to engage in soil health management systems.
Upcoming Webinars:
Measures of Soil Water Cycling (July 21, 2020) Registration Now Open!
Measures of Soil Carbon Cycling and Storage (August 13, 2020)
Measures of Soil Nitrogen Cycling (September 17, 2020)
Practical Measures of the Soil Microbiome (November 17, 2020)
Standard Measurements for Soil Health (December 8, 2020)
Soil Health Economics (January 19, 2021)

Questions? Please contact Michele Lovejoy at 608-268-4947 or by email.

Soil Health Field Day
2020-07-23 09:30 - 13:00 | SE 1/4 S1, Breckenridge Township, Minnesota
When: July 23rd from 9:30am – 1pm
Where: SE 1/4 S1 Breckenridge Township
*3 Miles east of Breckenridge and 1 mile south of Hwy 210

The Wilkin SWCD has teamed up with NRCS to offer you a morning full of information on soil health.
Topics Include:
• Soil Compaction
• Salinity
• Soil Pit
• Tools used to assess the soil
• Hands on demonstrations on how to use these tools and simple soil tests
• Rainfall Simulator Demonstration showing the impact of rain on soil
Speakers Include:
Jen Smith, NRCS Soil Scientist
Kristin Brennan, NRCS State Soil Health Specialist
Jon Quast, NRCS Soil Conservationist
Kim Melton, District Technician Wilkin SWCD
Lunch will be served at noon with a short demonstration to follow. If you are going to join us for lunch please RSVP to the Wilkin SWCD by July 21st. To RSVP, please call 218-643-2933 Ext.3

Organic Transition Training Workshop #1
2020-07-23 10:00 - 15:00 | O So Good Restaurant, 529 North Main Avenue, Garretson, SD, 57030
You are invited to a FREE training hosted by Dakota’s Best Seed LLC to learn more about the process of transitioning to organic production. Learn from certification experts and industry partners. Visit with experienced organic growers from the region. Lunch will be provided.
This is the first of a three-session series; to see details for the other two sessions, select them on our events page (dates: 7/30 and 8/4).
Thursday, July 23 – Garretson, SD. 10 am– 3 pm.
O So Good Restaurant, 529 North Main Avenue
Agenda between the three sessions to cover the following topics:

State of organic: Markets, Demand, Trends
Organic: An investment that can pay dividends over time.
Certification basics and record keeping 101 w/ examples & materials for home study.
What is an Organic System Plan and how does it work?
Laying the foundation for organic fertility. What kinds of inputs can I use?
Overview of ‘Transitional Toolkit’ service options available.
Panel discussion with certified organic growers who also manage conventional acres.
Insurance & Lending. Q&A with regional providers experienced with organic.
Seed and Agronomy Considerations for Organic Systems with Dakotas Best Seed.

Contact Mae Petrehn with questions; mae@securcrop.com or cell (605) 682-0006
Please click here to RSVP. Space is limited to 25 total attendees at each location, so register now!

Fridays on the Farm July 24th
2020-07-24 11:00 - 12:00 | Facebook Live
Join us for Fridays on the Farm from the comfort of home, the farm, or field for information and discussion with Eric Stelling who is using strip-till, cover crops, conventional and organic row crops, as well as other soil health practices!
The events will be on the Coalition’s Facebook Page using Facebook live found Here to enable you to view from anywhere and ask questions! Collaboration with the Minnesota NRCS, Redwood SWCD, Renville SWCD, MN Extension, and MOSH to provide this series.
https://www.facebook.com/events/744692816337850/

Virtual Field Day with MNSHC and Prairie Creek Seed
2020-07-25 09:00 - 17:00
Join the Coalition and Prairie Creek Seed for our Virtual Field Day. This event goes from 9-5 and features four separate sessions, each featuring a key component of sustainable farming. This event is jam-packed with knowledge and lessons learned by some of Minnesota’s finest soil health advocates. The schedule includes:

Healthy Soils 9AM – Join Jenn from MNSHC and Jamie Labat on his farm to talk about how he protects his soil.
Cover Crop Pastures 11AM – Karl, president of Prairie Creek Seed, talks about the benefit of using cover crops in the pasture.
Oats and Clover 1PM – Amanda from Prairie Creek Seed discusses oat and clover varieties for cover crop use.
Planting Green 3PM – We’ll catch up with Jenn & Jamie on the field to talk about the pros of planting green.

This field day will be Livestreamed to Facebook, so please access our page here to join!

The Foundation for Regenerative Agriculture
2020-07-30 - 2020-07-31
Join us for the Soil Health Institute’s 5th annual conference! This year’s theme is Soil Health: The Foundation for Regenerative Agriculture, advancing the opportunity we have to address climate change, water quality, food production, biodiversity, and many other pressing issues by improving soil health.
The Soil Health Institute’s 5th Annual Meeting will feature virtual presentations by some of the world’s most progressive farmers, scientists, educators, conservationists, and agricultural industry leaders engaged in soil health/regenerative agriculture. Another 80 video poster presentations will offer opportunities for interacting with the authors in real time.
Among the meeting topics:
Comprehensive Strategy for Advancing Soil Health
Determining Effective Measurements of Soil Health
Dimensions of Adoption
Filling the Economics Gap for Farmers
Soil Health Policies and Programs in Action
Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be available​ to qualifying attendees.

Organic Transition Training Workshop #2
2020-07-30 10:00 - 15:00 | Archery Shak, 217 S Main St, Lennox, SD, 57039
You are invited to a FREE training hosted by Dakota’s Best Seed LLC to learn more about the process of transitioning to organic production. Learn from certification experts and industry partners. Visit with experienced organic growers from the region. Lunch will be provided.
This is the second of a three-session series; to see details for the other two sessions, select them on our events page (dates: 7/23 and 8/4).

Thursday, July 30 – Lennox, SD. 10 am– 3 pm. Lunch provided.
Archery Shak (O So Good Catering), 217 S Main St.

Agenda between the three sessions to cover the following topics:

State of organic: Markets, Demand, Trends
Organic: An investment that can pay dividends over time.
Certification basics and record keeping 101 w/ examples & materials for home study.
What is an Organic System Plan and how does it work?
Laying the foundation for organic fertility. What kinds of inputs can I use?
Overview of ‘Transitional Toolkit’ service options available.
Panel discussion with certified organic growers who also manage conventional acres.
Insurance & Lending. Q&A with regional providers experienced with organic.
Seed and Agronomy Considerations for Organic Systems with Dakotas Best Seed.

Contact Mae Petrehn with questions; mae@securcrop.com or cell (605) 682-0006
Please click here to RSVP. Space is limited to 25 total attendees at each location, so register now!

Organic Transition Training Workshop #3
2020-08-04 10:00 - 15:00 | Ramkota Inn, 1901 9th Ave SW, Watertown, SD, 57201
You are invited to a FREE training hosted by Dakota’s Best Seed LLC to learn more about the process of transitioning to organic production. Learn from certification experts and industry partners. Visit with experienced organic growers from the region. Lunch will be provided.
This is the third of a three-session series; to see details for the other two sessions, select them on our events page (dates: 7/23 and 7/30).

Tuesday, August 4 – Watertown, SD. 10 am– 3 pm. Lunch provided.
Ramkota Inn, 1901 9th Ave SW

Agenda between the three sessions to cover the following topics:

State of organic: Markets, Demand, Trends
Organic: An investment that can pay dividends over time.
Certification basics and record keeping 101 w/ examples & materials for home study.
What is an Organic System Plan and how does it work?
Laying the foundation for organic fertility. What kinds of inputs can I use?
Overview of ‘Transitional Toolkit’ service options available.
Panel discussion with certified organic growers who also manage conventional acres.
Insurance & Lending. Q&A with regional providers experienced with organic.
Seed and Agronomy Considerations for Organic Systems with Dakotas Best Seed.

Contact Mae Petrehn with questions; mae@securcrop.com or cell (605) 682-0006
Please click here to RSVP. Space is limited to 25 total attendees at each location, so register now!

Fridays on the Farm August 7th
2020-08-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Facebook Live
The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition is hosting the Fridays on the Farm series this summer starting this Friday, July 10th! We will visit with farmers around the state hearing about their soil health management on a variety of operations.
The events will be on the Coalition’s Facebook Page using Facebook live found Here to enable you to view from anywhere and ask questions! Collaboration with the Minnesota NRCS, Redwood SWCD, Renville SWCD, MN Extension, and MOSH to provide this series.

Nutritional Farming: Health from the ground up
2020-08-08 14:00 - 18:00 | 46958 188th Street, Estelline, SD 57234, 46958 188th Street,, Estelline, 57234, United States
A field day in regenerative agriculture
Human physical and mental health face new challenges that are reshaping our society, and agriculture is the solution to these problems. The concept of food as medicine is gaining new life as we realize how important the soil is for increasing the nutrient diversity of our food. Learn how regenerative farming can help with the health of your family.
Speakers will include:
Dr. Daphne Miller
University of California
Kalie Rider, RD
North Dakota Grazing Lands Coalition
Seth Watkins
Regenerative Farmer and Rancher
Free locally catered supper to follow for 150 attendees.
A guided Prairie Walk will follow supper
On the Northeast Corner of exit 157 on I-29 (the Brandt exit; wood house with a purple roof). 46958 188th Street, Estelline, SD, 57234
