Jaron and Liz Wilson of Seven W Farm will share how they integrate technology on their multi-generational organic farm. Jaron will give an overview of the Ag Open GPS software that he uses along with a Guidance Hitch in his planting and cultivation. He will show how he uses precision ag tools to save money [...]

Blake and Sally Hollis are inviting us to their farm in Waterloo on Monday, August 12 at 1 p.m. for a hands-on opportunity to learn tips and tools to help with a successful organic transition. This free field day will include a tour of Lanehaven Farms, a cover crop demonstration, and discussions with the Black Hawk County NRCS and SWCD about resources available for new organic [...]

Learn about recent research on perennial cover crops and turkey integration through the following activities: Study site demonstration Turkey integration plot demonstration Soil respiration tests (microbial activity) SLAKE tests using a phone app Weed management presentation Rainfall simulator

Meet us back in Kalona at Kalona SuperNatural on Thursday, August 15 as Phil Forbes, Farm Liason, takes us on a tour of two dairy farms that produce organic milk for Kalona SuperNatural. Our farm tour will include visits to Howard Nisley's organic dairy and Milford Ropp's organic grassfed dairy.  At each farm we will learn about [...]

Albert Lea Seed is proud to be the title sponsor of the 2024 Farm Innovation Expo! This event was originally built with the Organic Farmer in mind. Organic Farmers are forced to farm in un-conventional methods that were until now, “a thing of the past”. The Farm Innovation Expo's mission is to bring advancements in [...]

Let’s get together and talk cover crops while checking out fields at Hoffman Organic Farm. Co-sponsored with The Land Connection.

Join OGRAIN for a look at organic research conducted at the University of Wisconsin and an introduction to some climate-smart commodities opportunities for farmers.

Come learn about organic, grass-fed dairy production with Parker and Esther Beard at Canoe Creek Dairy in Decorah on Tuesday, August 27 from noon to 3 p.m. This free field day includes a scenic hay bale ride, demonstration of the pasture grazing system, and an engaging discussion about opportunities for organic wholesale dairy partnerships facilitated by second-generation dairy [...]

An in-person workshop by OATS Organic grain can be profitable for farmers, but weed management and understanding marketing are common challenges. Come to Fitzgerald Family Farm to learn from farmer Matt Fitzgerald and other organic ag professionals in hands-on field walks and presentations. This event is useful for all types of ag advisors who work [...]

This field day at the renowned Seed Savers Exchange facility and farm includes a tour of the the vast production catalog and seed bank, on-site farms, processing areas, preservation garden, and special projects. The tour will end at the Seed Savers gift shop, where guests will have the opportunity to network and delve deeper into [...]