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SUMMARY:Iowa Cattle Industry Convention
DESCRIPTION:The Iowa Cattlemen’s Association invites you to attend the 2025 Iowa Cattle Industry Convention on December 16. Our annual event focuses on networking\, education\, and policy with Iowa’s leading cattle producers.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-cattle-industry-convention/
LOCATION:Altoona\, Altoona\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference,Livestock
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251210T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251211T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20250924T213744Z
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SUMMARY:36th Integrated Crop Management Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 35th Integrated Crop Management Conference\, bringing together a diverse range of topics\, expert presenters\, and the latest results from university research. This conference draws crop production professionals from across Iowa and the Midwest together for two days to learn\, listen\, and share. The program can be found here.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/36th-integrated-crop-management-conference/
LOCATION:Altoona\, Altoona\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20250924T212055Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141352Z
UID:10000276-1764979200-1765065599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Farmers of Color Conference
DESCRIPTION:This full day event is an opportunity for farmers of color\, from all enterprises\, throughout the Midwest to connect with other farmers of color and participate in educational programming relevant to their unique needs. \nThis is an Iowa Farmers of Color event. Iowa Farmers of Color is a group currently in the formation stage\, founded by Shaffer Ridgeway and Todd Western III and open to all farmers and service providers.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-farmers-of-color-conference/
LOCATION:Ames\, Ames\, IA
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251203T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251204T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20251006T140701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T140701Z
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SUMMARY:Women in Ag Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme is “Leading with Resilience\,” reflecting the contributions of women shaping the future of agriculture. The two-day event focuses on career advancement\, leadership development\, and trending topics in agriculture. This conference has become a comfortable setting to explore new opportunities while expanding networks among those working in farming\, agribusiness\, and agricultural organizations\, as well as students.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/women-in-ag-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Ames\, Ames\, IA
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251125T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251125T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20251117T160409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T160409Z
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SUMMARY:No-Till and Soil Health Field Day - Badger Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms will host a no-till and soil health field day on Tuesday\, Nov. 25\, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Badger Community Center. The event is open to farmers and landowners at no cost and includes a complimentary meal. Field day host Mark Thompson’s farm is located in the heart of the Des Moines Lobe\, known for its rich\, dark soil. Thompson has used no-till on all soybean acres since 2002 and has transitioned to no-till corn in recent years. During the field day\, Thompson will share his experiences with adjusting machinery settings to handle the additional residue in a no-till system and the timing of operations that work best for his system. \n  \nAdditionally\, Angie Rieck-Hinz\, field agronomist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach\, will discuss residue management in a no-till system. Humboldt County farmer Doug Adams will also discuss his experiences with cover crops\, no-till and strip-till and their benefits to soil health. Weather permitting\, the event will include a field tour.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/no-till-and-soil-health-field-day-badger-iowa/
LOCATION:Badger\, Badger\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,No till and strip till
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20250912T171743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141403Z
UID:10000270-1763629200-1763650800@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:2025 Farming for the Future Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers will host its annual Farming for the Future Conference on November 20\, 2025\, at the Iowa FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny. This event is designed for individuals currently involved in livestock farming or those interested in entering the livestock industry. \nThis year’s theme\, “Building Your Livestock Legacy\,” will feature a dynamic lineup of speakers offering insights into the financial and operational challenges new and transitioning farmers face. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge from sessions covering: \n\nAn analysis of the agricultural economy\nPractical financing strategies to support farm growth and sustainability\nFarm transition planning tips to help families prepare for the next generation\n\nWhether you’re just starting out or planning the next chapter of your farm’s future\, this conference will provide the tools and connections to help you succeed.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/2025-farming-for-the-future-conference/
LOCATION:Ankeny\, Ankeny\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20251117T160045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T160045Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Water Quality Forum and Trade Show - Southfork Watershed Alliance
DESCRIPTION:Join the Southfork Watershed Alliance for its annual Water Quality Forum and Trade Show! The focus this year is nutrient management and the efficient use of crops to improve productivity and water quality. The evening will be filled with important informational sessions featuring speakers Dr. Dan Andersen\, faculty at Iowa State University with expertise in manure management and treatment\, water quality\, and nutrient cycling in agroecosystems; Mary Beth Stevenson\, Watershed and Source Water Coordinator for the City of Cedar Rapids who works with farmers upstream to implement practices that benefit entire watersheds; and Landon Plagge\, Latimer farmer and founder of Green Acres Mill oat processor who uses innovative practices and marketing opportunities to improve the health of their farming operation.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/2025-water-quality-forum-and-trade-show-southfork-watershed-alliance/
LOCATION:Iowa Falls\, Iowa Fall\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference,Cover crops,No till and strip till,Nutrient management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251119T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251119T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20251117T155650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T155711Z
UID:10000376-1763510400-1763596799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Conservation On Tap Event in Waverly
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms will host a “Conservation On Tap” event on Wednesday\, Nov. 19\, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Bremer Brewing Company in Waverly. The event\, which is available at no cost\, will provide local farmers\, landowners and urban residents with a chance to discuss and ask questions. There will be an opportunity for networking following the event.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/conservation-on-tap-event-in-waverly/
LOCATION:Waverly\, Waverly\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251118T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251118T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20251003T134605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141410Z
UID:10000362-1763424000-1763510399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop and No-Till Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Details to be added at https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/events/swanson-field-day.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/cover-crop-and-no-till-field-day/
LOCATION:Ollie\, Ollie\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,No till and strip till
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251117T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251117T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20251117T104655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T104655Z
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SUMMARY:No-Till and Soil Health Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms invites farmers and landowners to a No-Till and Soil Health Field Day focused on practical ways to improve soil conservation and productivity. Host Mark Thompson will share his experiences transitioning to full no-till practices on his farm\, including tips for managing residue and timing field operations. Additional speakers include ISU Extension Field Agronomist Angie Rieck-Hinz\, who will discuss residue management in no-till systems\, and Humboldt County farmer Doug Adams\, who will highlight how cover crops\, no-till\, and strip-till practices work together to enhance soil health. The event will conclude with a field tour.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/no-till-and-soil-health-field-day/
LOCATION:Badger\, Badger\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,No till and strip till,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20251007T233907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T233907Z
UID:10000366-1761955200-1762041599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Prescribed Fire Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a landowner interested in using fire as a land management tool or just wanting to learn more about prescribed fire\, this workshop is for you! We will cover the history of fire in Iowa\, ecological benefits\, management goals\, burn plans\, fire weather\, essential tools and equipment\, safety and more!
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/prescribed-fire-workshop/
LOCATION:Winterset\, Winterset\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,Habitat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20251020T210955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251020T210955Z
UID:10000370-1761264000-1761350399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Albert Lea Seed Cover Crop Plot Tour
DESCRIPTION:Please join Albert Lea Seed—along with co-sponsors Practical Farmers of Iowa 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 cover crops play in soil health. Lunch is included if you RSVP.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/albert-lea-seed-cover-crop-plot-tour/
LOCATION:Ames\, Ames\, IA
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251024T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251024T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20251006T140217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T140217Z
UID:10000363-1761264000-1761350399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:She Creates: Rural
DESCRIPTION:This conference is for rural women at every stage of business\, whether you’re running a thriving Main Street storefront\, growing a side hustle\, building a service-based enterprise\, or preparing to take the leap into full-time ownership. Together\, rural women are fueling Main Street\, strengthening local economies\, and driving change in rural America. Few spaces offer this level of meaningful connection\, collaboration\, and business growth.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/she-creates-rural/
LOCATION:Ankeny\, Ankeny\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20250924T212339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T212339Z
UID:10000277-1761091200-1761263999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Beginning Farmer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This annual event brings beginning farmers together to network\, plan and discuss ways to improve their farms while helping to build a sense of community among this fast-growing farming demographic.The 2025 Beginning Farmer Retreat’s theme is land access.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/beginning-farmer-retreat/
LOCATION:Montour\, Montour\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251022T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251023T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20250924T173649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141731Z
UID:10000272-1761091200-1761263999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health and Livestock: The above and below ground benefits
DESCRIPTION:Must RSVP by Oct 15. Join us for a unique regional training highlighting the science\, management\, and soil health benefits of integrating livestock into the farm. The workshop is led by ISU Extension in collaboration with the Soil Health Nexus. We welcome agriculture & conservation professionals as well as farmers\, landowners and students to attend.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/soil-health-and-livestock-the-above-and-below-ground-benefits/
LOCATION:Ames\, Ames\, IA
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,Livestock,No till and strip till,Nutrient management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251011T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20250924T215249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T215249Z
UID:10000349-1760140800-1760227199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Education Program Kickoff (student program)
DESCRIPTION:A national program with state participation. Today’s students are our future land stewards. Students in WHEP have a greater understanding of the value of land and how it can be managed to benefit many wildlife and fish species.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/wildlife-habitat-education-program-kickoff-student-program/
LOCATION:Toledo\, Toledo\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Habitat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251010T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251010T235959
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20250924T180415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T180458Z
UID:10000274-1760054400-1760140799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Habitat Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join local Warren County conservation professionals for a field day showcasing a standout Central Iowa farm transformed into a habitat haven. The farm is a keystone example of the wildlife benefits that come with targeted grassland and timber management. We will be highlighting how tentative planning and management has transformed the farm from having an average of one covey a year to the latest 9 coveys in modern years!
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/wildlife-habitat-field-day-2/
LOCATION:Lacona\, Lacona\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Habitat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250918T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250918T160000
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20250829T181556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251003T141927Z
UID:10000263-1758204000-1758211200@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Layering Land Management: Combining In-Field and Edge-of-Field Practices for Water Quality and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Clark Porter is a landowner and farm manager for Porter Family Farms in Iowa’s Grundy and Tama counties\, alongside his mother Audrey and wife Sharon. Though he hires custom operators for fieldwork\, Clark plays an integral role in production and conservation efforts. These have included overseeing the transition to 100% no-till\, adding in cover crops and adopting several conservation practices\, including saturated buffers and enrolling land in the Conservation Reserve Program. \nCome see how Porter Family Farms manages nutrients\, soil health\, nitrate runoff\, no-till and cover crops. Attendees will learn about an experimental “saturated waterway” currently monitored by researchers at ISU and the University of Iowa. Farm landowners are encouraged to attend to explore how they can actively manage conservation on their land.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/layering-land-management-combining-in-field-and-edge-of-field-practices-for-water-quality-and-soil-health/
LOCATION:Reinbeck\, 27599 X Ave.\, Reinbeck\, Iowa\, 50669
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Field day,Habitat,No till and strip till,Nutrient management
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20250829T181247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T181247Z
UID:10000262-1758016800-1758024000@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Strength in Straw: Making the Most of a Rye Crop
DESCRIPTION:Tom and Robin Cummings operate TRC Farms near Redfield\, Iowa\, growing cereal rye\, soybeans and hay. Their journey growing rye started about 12 years ago when a neighbor asked Tom to help harvest the rye for a portion of the seed\, which Tom decided to continue growing. That pivotal moment brought the Cummings to where they are today. Working together\, and with help from family and neighbors\, they harvest and clean rye for cover crop seed and produce up to 40\,000 square bales per year to sell at Bomgaars and Tractor Supply stores in their area. They credit their market success to hard work\, creativity and relationship-building. \nAt their field day\, Robin and Tom will showcase their seed-cleaning and straw-baling operations. They’re also eager to share how teff grass is finding its place in their rotations.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/strength-in-straw-making-the-most-of-a-rye-crop/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T183000
DTSTAMP:20260525T231139
CREATED:20250912T164253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T164253Z
UID:10000265-1757694600-1757701800@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Practices To Create and Steward Critical Bird Habitat
DESCRIPTION:Aaron Lehman and his family grow corn\, soybeans and hay at Lehman Farms LTD. Conservation plays a central role on the farm. They use extended crop rotations and take part in several federal conservation programs\, such as the Conservation Stewardship Program\, Conservation Reserve Program and Prairie Pothole Water Quality and Wildlife Program. In 2017\, Aaron was named Polk County Conservation Farmer of the Year. \n  \nSee & Discuss\n\nCreating sustainable on-farm bird habitat\nVarious funding options to create habitat\nCrop rotation schedules and types to benefit birds\nThe benefits of habitat\, including improved water and soil quality
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/conservation-practices-to-create-and-steward-critical-bird-habitat/
LOCATION:polk city\, Polk City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Habitat
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