Pastured pigs; Wagon wheel hub pasture design; Supporting pollinators with goats and pigs; No Fence collars on goats

Free Lunch and a plot walk! Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 10:00 AM Come see how Viking and Blue River organic corn hybrids are performing in the field. Albert Lea Seed agronomists and co-host Adam Roberts of North Fork Seed will be on hand to answer questions. Enjoy a lunch by Hicks BBQ at noon. Questions? [...]

Corn planted green into fall strip-tilled alfalfa; No-till soybeans planted green; Legume cover crops following oat crop; Cooperators’ Program research plot: Planting green with soybeans

Transitioning row crop to permanent pasture; Grazing cover crops; Using EQIP for grazing infrastructure; Testing for microbiology and soil health; Small grains with grazing cover-crops

Come see how Viking and Blue River organic corn hybrids are performing in the field, as well as a large lineup of other organic corn varieties. Albert Lea Seed agronomists and co-host David Burns of Lawler Farm Center will be on hand to answer questions. Enjoy an organic lunch of Organic Valley brats and hotdogs

Opportunity for Illinois Farmers! The Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP) exists to provide technical assistance and wrap-around support for transitioning and existing organic farmers and has provided funding to cover admission for any Illinois farmers interested in attending this year’s event. WHAT TO EXPECT -In-field demonstrations of cultivation tools for vegetables and row crops [...]

Albert Lea Seed House is a $1000 sponsor of the NODPA Field Days! All producers want to feel confident and optimistic about their farming operations but they don’t always, given their current challenges. The 23rd Annual NODPA Field Days, titled Farming with Financial Clarity, Confidence and Optimism (Without Digging the Hole Any Deeper), is all [...]

Sales reps will be available both days for questions. Come see test plots of corn, soybeans, and cover crops. Enjoy complimentary pork burgers, chips, soft drinks, rolls, and coffee. Noble Natural Products is your local dealer for Blue River Organic Seed, Albert Lea Seed, Masters Choice Seed Corn and CISCO Seeds. RSVP by calling 260-593-2996.

Join us at White Barn Acres for a Carbon Markets, Kernza®, and Water Quality field day to learn about emerging profit opportunities in farming. You’ll learn about: -Continuum Ag, a regenerative ag company providing farmers with carbon intensity scoring and agronomy services for soil health success; -The new perennial dual use forage/grain crop, Kernza®, its [...]

Viking+Blue River is a $500 supporter of the 2023 WOPDA Conference!