Albert Lea Seed

MFA Tour de Forage
2026-01-20 08:00 - 2026-01-22 17:00 (America/Chicago)
2026 Minnesota Winter Forage Meetings: A series of regional education meeting throught Minnesota
Tuesday, January 20 – Northeast MN Forage & Grassland Council Winter Meeting at the The Event Center, Floodwood Northeast Agenda
Wednesday, January 21 – Central MN Forage Council Winter Meeting at the Morrison County Government Center, Little Falls Central Agenda
Thursday, January 22 – Southeast MN Forage Council Winter Meeting at Aune Hall, Rochester Southeast Agenda

South Dakota Soil Health Coalition 10th Annual Soil Health Conference
2026-01-14 - 2026-01-15 | Best Western Aberdeen, 1400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, SD, 57401
Registration Open for 2026 Soil Health Conference!

The 2026 Soil Health Conference will be held Jan. 13-14 in Aberdeen, SD. Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity to learn more about soil health land management practices! In addition to the keynote speakers, this conference will feature breakout sessions, discussion panels, award presentations, demonstrations, vendor booths, student contests, and more! This is a chance to network with experienced sustainable agriculture producers and experts and brainstorm solutions for your land management challenges!

Stop by the Albert Lea Seed booth to learn how our products assist with increasing your farms soil health!

UMN & NDSU Soil Management Summit/DIRT
2026-01-14 - 2026-01-15 | Delta Marriott Hotel, 1635 42nd Street SW, Fargo, ND, 58103
Albert Lea Seed is exhibiting at this event!
The SMS/DIRT conference emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Straight from the fields, 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, so you can be spared the same hard-learned lessons.
The summit features presentations and Q & A with researchers, farmers and agricultural advisors, information from sponsors, and conversations with farmers experienced in different soil health practices.
CCAs participating in-person or online can earn up to 7 continuing education units (CEUs) selected from 22 sessions, including 5 soil and water credits.

Fort Wayne Farm Show
2026-01-13 - 2026-01-15 | Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave, Ft. Wayne, IN, 46805
Albert Lea Seed is exhibiting at the Fort Wayne Farm Show. Stop by our booth and check out how we can help you add value to your farm.
The Fort Wayne Farm Show is back in full force for its 37th year! The Tradexpos team works diligently every year to meet the evolving needs of America’s livestock producers, row crop farmers and other agricultural professionals! The Fort Wayne Farm Show has been distinctively curated to provide real time value and opportunity to the industry. Whether it’s your first time attending the Fort Wayne Farm Show or your thirtieth, you’re certain to love the fantastic variety of exhibitors and educational seminars that the Fort Wayne Farm Show provides as Indiana’s largest indoor agricultural expo. Together, we achieve the extraordinary.
Attendees can expect to enjoy the innovations and wares of over 1,000 booths as well as ample opportunities to attend seminars to learn more about current topics in agriculture from our partners and trusted experts, Purdue Cooperative Extension, and Northeastern Indiana Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
The Fort Wayne farm show is back and better than ever before! Be sure to mark your calendars for January 13-15, 2026 and attend the Fort Wayne Farm Show in Fort Wayne, Indiana!

Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference
2026-01-09 - 2026-01-10 | Iowa Events Center, Des Moines, Iowa
Albert Lea Seed is proud to be an A Level Sponsor in support of PFI. Stop by our booth to talk about products and soil health with Cooper Reed, Regional Sales Manager – Central Region.
Since PFI’s founding, the annual conference has been a keystone event for farmer-to-farmer learning. Join PFI and over 1,000 attendees to hear creative solutions and ideas from fellow farmers; share in good conversation; make new connections; and enjoy hearty meals.
Registration for the 2026 conference opens in October!

Minnesota Organic Conference
2026-01-08 - 2026-01-09 | Rivers Edge Conference Center, St. Cloud, MN, United States
Stop by and say “Hi” to Carl at our booth during the Minnesota Organic Conference.
Whether you’re an experienced producer or new to the field, don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect with Minnesota’s thriving organic community!

OSU Organic Grains Conference
2026-01-07 - 2026-01-08 | Kalahari Sandusky, OH, 7000 Kalahari Dr., Sandusky, OH
The 2026 agenda will feature Dr. Matt Ryan from Cornell University, Willie Hughes from Hughes Farm in Janesville, Wisconsin, and Dr. Aaron Wilson from Ohio State. A variety of farmers, researchers, and educators from Ohio and surrounding states will also speak on agronomic and farm management topics designed for an organic grain grower audience. Watch for more details here as we finalize our program or follow the Agroecosystem Management Program on Facebook.

Wisconsin Water and Soil Health (WWASH) Conference
2025-12-16 - 2025-12-17 | Kalahari Resort & Convention Center, 1305 Kalahari Drive, Wisconsin Dells, Wisconsin
Albert Lea Seed is exhibiting at the WWASH Conference! Stop by the booth and talk to Lacey Nelson, Albert Lea Seed Sales Agronomist about all things seed and soil health.
The 2025 WWASH Conference explores the intersection of on-farm research, soil health, and water quality. Engage with other farmers, dynamic keynote speakers, participate in interactive breakout sessions, and contribute to thought-provoking roundtable discussions, all designed to deepen your expertise and provide actionable insights for your farm or the producers you support.

Iowa Organic Association Annual Meeting
2025-12-09 | Backcountry Winery, 3533 Fenton Ave, Stratford, IA, 50249
Albert Lea Seed will be present with an exhibit at the IOA Annual Meeting. Stop by and meet Cooper Reed, RSM.
The theme this year is From Soil to Stream: Growing Organic, Protecting Iowa’s Water.
Each year, Iowa’s organic community gathers to celebrate the growing organic movement in Iowa with presentations that highlight new and emerging issues within the organic industry. The Annual Meeting also features a uniquely-curated dinner and networking with presenters, exhibitors, and other Iowa Organic Association members.

Green Acres Milling Farmer-Owners Meeting
2025-12-04 13:00 - 16:00 | Edgewater Park Pavilion, S Edgewater Park, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
Agenda
1:00 – Updates – Landon and Matt
1:10 – Fertility recommendations, Dean and Josh Sponheim
1:45 – Farmer Panel
Brad Hagen – Nitrogen trial work
Travis Duresky – highest yielding oats (185) from our group
2:15 – Seed variety selection – Nick Metz and Kevin Smith
3:00 – Precision Trials – Ashley Boehnke and Jordan Wiersma
4:00 -Cost share opportunities – Matt Kruger

ALSH Virtual Organic Conference
2025-12-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Albert Lea Seed is proud to host the ALSH Virtual Organic Conference, a premier online event bringing together organic farmers, agronomists, researchers, and industry experts to explore innovative strategies and market insights in organic agriculture.
This year’s conference will feature a robust lineup of presentations focused on organic grain markets, seed innovations, and practical field management techniques. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from leading voices in the organic farming community, including economists, agronomists, and experienced growers.
Click the link below for more information.

MN Soil Health: Premier Soil Health Event
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-03 | Hilton Garden Inn Mankato Downtown, 20 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN, 56001
Albert Lea Seed’s Lacey Nelson, Sales Agronomist, will be present at our booth at this event. Swing by and talk all things soil health and cover crop!
The Premier Soil Health Event is for farmers, by farmers. Hosted by the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition, this event brings local, national, and regional soil health experts together to provide farmers and ranchers information they can use to improve their operation. Network with other farmers and farmer mentors, plus learn from long-time practitioners of strategies that build soil health. Featuring Keynote Speakers: Dr. Kris Nichols, Blake Vince, Joe Ailts and Amy Kramer.

50th Annual Acres Eco-Ag Conference
2025-12-02 - 2025-12-05 | Marriott Madison West, 1312 John Q Hammons Dr, Middleton, Wisconsin
Join Albert Lea Seed Regional Sales Manager, Carl Gaudian, at the 5oth Annual Acres Eco-Ag Conference, “Back to the Roots: Cultivating a Future Grounded in Tradition and Innovation!”

2025 Iowa Organic Conference
2025-11-16 - 2025-11-17 | University of Iowa Memorial Union, Iowa City, IA, United States
Nourishing Community through Organic Agriculture: The 25th Anniversary

November 16-17, 2025
University of Iowa Memorial Union
125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, Iowa
The Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program’s 25th Annual Organic Conference will be held on the Sunday, Nov. 16 and Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 in the Iowa Memorial Union at the University of Iowa.

20th Annual Emerging Farmer's Conference
2025-11-07 - 2025-11-08 | Earle Brown Heritage Center, 6155 Earle Brown Dr, Brooklyn Center, MN
Albert Lea Seed is a sponsor!
Designed with farmers, for farmers, the Emerging Farmers Conference serves to advance the success and sustainability of farmers who traditionally face barriers to the education and resources necessary to build profitable agricultural businesses, including immigrant farmers and farmers of color.

Organic Farming Conference
2025-11-06 - 2025-11-07 | Mt. Hope Event Center, 8076 State Route 241, Mt.Hope, Ohio
Join Albert Lea Seed Dealer, Hirzel Farms, and Regional Sales Manager, Mark Hostetler, at the Organic Farming Conference in Mt. Hope, OH.

Texas A&M AgriLive Extension Regenerative and Resilience Farm Field Day Part 2
2025-11-03 | Manor, TX
Albert Lea Seed is proud to sponsor this stellar event by donating all the seed they need to plant their test plots! Plan to attend and check it out the hands-on learning and farm tour.
Part two is November 3rd in Manor, TX and includes hands-on learning & farm tour. Topics include:

Regenerative Farming Management Practices
Soil Testing with Demo
No Till Drill with Seeding Demo
Farm tour of Regerative Farming

Contact kayli.higerd@ag.tamu.edu for sign-ups and questions.
Part 1 is a webinar on October 28.

Texas A&M AgriLive Extension Services Regenerative & Resilience Farm Field Day Webinar Part 1
2025-10-28 | Webinar
Albert Lea Seed is proud to sponsor this stellar event by donating all the seed they need to plant their test plots! Plan to attend and check it out the hands-on learning and farm tour.
Topics to expect during the October 28 Webinar:

What is regenerative farming/agriculture
Differences in traditional/regenerative
Conservation standard practices
Resiliense farm plan framework & planning

Part two is November 3rd in Manor, TX and includes hands-on learning & farm tour
Contact kayli.higerd@ag.tamu.edu for sign-ups and questions.

Albert Lea Seed Ames Cover Crop Show Plot Tour
2025-10-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Albert Lea Seed House, 2326 230th St., Ames, IA, 50014, United States
RSVP
Join Albert Lea Seed—along with co-sponsors PFI and Rodale Institute—for a cover crop plot tour, featuring 34 species, 45 varieties, and 15 mixes that were planted in late August. See for yourself how new products and long-time favorites are performing in the field. Hillary Olson, State Soil Health Specialist with the Iowa NRCS, will also present on the role of cover crops play in soil health. Afterward, please stay for a delicious lunch, on us.
What: Albert Lea Seed Cover Crop Field Day
Where: Albert Lea Seed House, 2326 230th St., Ames, Iowa
When: Friday, October 24 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact Denise Hoffman: 800.352.5247 x160 or denise@alseed.com
RSVP

NODPA 25th Annual Field Days
2025-09-25 - 2025-09-26 | Pompey Rod & Gun Club, 2035 Swift Road, Pompey, NY, 13138
Come meet our new RSM, Jett Kelly, and join us on September 25 & 26, 2025, for the 25th Annual NODPA Field Days at the Pompey Rod and Gun Club, 2035 Swift Road, Pompey, NY 13138. This milestone event will focus on “Improving Your Bottom Line in Organic Dairy: Exploring Market Trends, Emerging Technology, Better Nutrition, and Cattle Breeding for Success.”

PFI Field Day: All Things Oats + Oat Mill Site Tour
2025-09-13 | Albert Lea, MN
Albert Lea Seed is a 2025 PFI Field Day Sponsor. We will be exhibiting at this event. Come join us!

13th Annual Community Organic Corn and Soybean Plot Day
2025-09-12 | Eli & Katie Hershberger Family Farm, 1575 Dillon Ave, Fairbank, IA, 50629
Join us in Fairbank, Iowa for an organic corn and soybean plot tour followed by an organic dinner.

Noble Natural Products Farmer Appreciation Days
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13 | Noble Natural Products, 11700 N 400 W, Ligonier, IN, 46767
Albert Lea Seed Blue River Organic Products can be viewed. Grilled pork burgers, drinks and chips are available between 10am and 2pm. Rolls and coffee are available all day. No charge!
Come join us anytime! Both days are from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Blue River Organic Corn Field Day - Jonathan Olson Farm
2025-09-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Jonathan Olson Farm, 3415 Co Rd 9, Cottonwood, MN
Please join us for a field day on Thursday, September 11 at Jonathan and Carolyn Olson’s place in Cottonwood, Minnesota. Come see how Blue River organic corn is performing on the farm. Oh, and did we mention free BBQ ribs?! See other side for details.
Register here

PFI Field Day: Partnering to Graze Cover Crops and Improve Soil Health
2025-09-10 | Sanborn, IA
Albert Lea Seed is a PFI Field Day Sponsor and we will be exhibiting at this event. Come join us!

Rodale Institute No-Till Corn into Alfalfa Field Day
2025-09-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Prairie Creed Barn, 12296 W Airport Rd, Cairo, NE, 68824
Join us in Grand Island, NE for a field walk focused on no till organic crop production and a buyer tour. Participants will have the opportunity to tour fields of organic corn no tilled into living alfalfa. Additionally, Ben Miller (North Platte, NE) will share his learnings from over 10 years of experience with the system. Other growers experimenting with the technique will be present to discuss and share.

PFI Field Day: Organic Management Strategies for Fourishing Fields and Nutritious Crops
2025-09-09 | Barred Owl Organics, Garwin, IA
Albert Lea Seed is a sponsor of PFI’s 2025 Field Days. We will be exhibiting at this event. Come join us!

ISU Organic Ag Program Neely-Kinyon Field Day
2025-08-26 16:00 - 18:00 | Neely-Kinyon Organic Research Farm Field Day, 2557 Norfolk Ave, Greenfield, IA
The Neely-Kinyon Memorial Research Farm Organic Field Day showcases the capstone research project of the Organic Agriculture Program at Iowa State University. The Longterm Agroecological Research (LTAR) project enters its 27th year of direct field comparisons between conventional and three organic rotations. Attendees will learn about the latest findings from the LTAR site while also visiting other research projects on the farm including an organic wheat variety trial and organically managed vineyard.
Visit the ISU Organic Agriculture Program to learn more.

OGRAIN Research Day
2025-08-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Arlington Agricultural Research Station, 20 miles north of Madison, 1 mile west of State Hwy. 51, Columbia County, WI
This field day will feature tours and talks about the latest research in organic grains and forages, including methods for reducing tillage in corn and soybeans, no-till dry beans, advances in organic food-grade grains, emerging crops, using biocontrol agents to manage white mold in soybean, and an on-farm research project studying soil health in organic grain systems.

Olmsted County SWCD Adaptive Grazing & Fencing 2-Day Workshop
2025-08-21 - 2025-08-22 | Different location each day.
Lacey Nelson, Albert Lea Seed Sales Agronomist, will be present to answer your agronomy questions! We are an event sponsor.
