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SUMMARY:Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:Attend the Midwest Grazing & Soil Health Summit\, a key event for farmers\, ranchers\, and conservation professionals focused on sustainable agriculture. This summit offers practical insights into regenerative grazing practices\, improving soil health\, and boosting farm resilience. Connect with experts\, network with peers\, and gain tools to enhance both productivity and environmental stewardship.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/midwest-grazing-soil-health-summit/
LOCATION:Willmar\, Willmar\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Cover crops,Livestock,No till and strip till,Nutrient management,Out of state
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SUMMARY:Perennial Farm Gathering
DESCRIPTION:The Perennial Farm Gathering\, Savanna Institute’s signature event\, brings together a wide community of land stewards\, farmers\, and perennial enthusiasts. Over three days\, folks gather to share work\, research\, and lessons learned in panels\, workshops\, deep dives\, and nutshell overviews – all to advance perennial agriculture. Register. \n\n35% Off for Farmers and Students with code ROOTS35. \n\n 
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/perennial-farm-gathering/
LOCATION:Dubuque\, Dubuque\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Conference,Cover crops,Habitat,NE Iowa
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SUMMARY:Cover Crop and Plant Disease Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Location\nAlliant Energy Ag Innovation Lab\n3800 University Blvd\nAmes\, IA 50010\nRSVP by March 17: 515-294-8912 or ilf@iastate.edu \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nIowa Learning Farms will host a cover crop and plant disease workshop as part of their Beyond the Basics: Advanced Cover Crop Series in Ames on Tuesday\, Mar. 24\, from 12:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab. The event is open to farmers and landowners at no cost and includes a complimentary meal. \n  \n “Cover crops play a critical role in keeping Iowa’s soil and water resources healthy. Though cover crops have many benefits\, challenges like plant pathogens and disease can negatively impact the following cash crop\,” said Mitch Harting\, Water Outreach Specialist with Iowa Learning Farms. “This workshop will help farmers understand pathogen movement between cereal rye and corn\, and the best management practices to reduce yield declines.” Attendees will also get insight into how they can implement alternative cover crops on their operation. \n  \n The workshop will feature Alison Roberston\, Extension Field Crop Pathologist at Iowa State University\, sharing about the disease interaction between cereal rye cover crops and the corn that follows. Robertson will also offer a hands-on demonstration allowing attendees to see seedling disease first-hand among different cover crop treatments. The agenda will also include Mark Kenney\, a local farmer who will offer insight into managing an oat cover crop as an alternative to rye. Additionally\, Ethan Thies\, Conservation Field Specialist with Iowa State University\, will discuss other alternatives to cereal rye ahead of corn and best management practices to avoid disease when using cover crops. \n  \n The field day will be held at the Alliant Energy Agriculture Innovation Lab\, 3800 University Blvd\, Ames\, IA 50010. The event and open to farmers and landowners\, though reservations are required to ensure adequate space and food. For reasonable accommodations and to RSVP\, please contact Mitch Harting at 515-294-8912 or ilf@iastate.edu by Mar. 17. Attendees will be entered in a drawing for ISU Prairie Strips honey.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/cover-crop-and-plant-disease-workshop/
LOCATION:Ames\, Ames\, IA
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,Meeting or session
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SUMMARY:From Seed to Strategy: Intentional Cover Crop Management
DESCRIPTION:Barry Fisher: Barry is a farmer\, retired Indiana NRCS Soil Health Specialist and founder of Fisher Soil Health LLC\, will share on intentional cover crop management. He is known for his soil health expertise by farmers\, crop specialists and agencies throughout the US Corn Belt and Northern Plains. \n  \nMeaghan Anderson: Meaghan is an ISU Extension & Outreach Agronomist and is well known in our area. Her focus will be on row\ncrop seedling health and vigor following cover crops. \nLearn about cost-share sources and stacking from our panel of industry and agency experts. Morning refreshments will be available at 8:30 a.m. A complimentary lunch will be provided. \n  \nAn RSVP is REQUIRED for this free event. To RSVP\, call 641-484-2702\, ext. 305 or email melody.bro@ia.nacdnet.net by Wednesday\, March 18. \nPersons with disabilities who require accommodation to participate in this event should contact Stacie Buhr at 641-484-2702\, ext. 3 or dial 7-1-1 to access telecommunication relay services at least 48 hours prior to the event. \n  \nSponsored by Tama Soil & Water Conservation District. Tama Soil & Water Conservation District operates in cooperation with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. All programs and services are offered on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, sex\, age\, marital status\, or handicap. USDA is an equal opportunity employer\, provider\, and lender. USDA programs are available to all without regard to race\, color\, national origin\, religion\, sex\, or disability
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/from-seed-to-strategy-intentional-cover-crop-management/
LOCATION:Toledo\, Toledo\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Meeting or session
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