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  • PFI: Trying and Promoting Soil Health and Water Quality Practices in Northern Iowa

    Wallingford Wallingford, Iowa

    Derek Young is a fourth-generation farmer who began farming in 1993 with his father and grandfather, running a soybean, corn and cattle operation. He strip-tills over half of his corn acres and no-tills most of his soybean acres while also maintaining conventional fields. He has covers flown on in the fall on over 1,000 acres,…

  • PFI: Petite Prairies: Small-Scale Blooms, Big Benefits for Pollinators

    Prairie City Prairie City, Iowa

    Catherine Schut owns and operates Hive and Petal, a boutique flower farm in Prairie City, Iowa, focused on specialty blooms and honeybees. Catherine grows unique seasonal flowers, from winter tulips and spring peonies to dried florals, using thoughtful, organically inspired practices that prioritize soil health and pollinators.   At this field day, Catherine will lead…

  • PFI: Starting a Cover Crop Business, Flying Drones and Seeding Covers

    Forest City Forest City, Iowa

    Mark and Brenda Kingland farm on 1,700 acres in Winnebago County, Iowa. Eight years ago, they began strip-tilling to change efficiency in their fertilizer program and improve soil health. In 2022, Mark added a drone on his farm to apply cover crops and do precision spraying. His goal is to have a cover crop mix flown on…

  • Premier Soil Health School

    Redwood Falls Redwood Falls, Minnesota

    Take a deep dive into the biology, economics, and management behind regenerative farming and grazing.  This year’s event will feature some of the most respected voices in regenerative agriculture and soil health, including John Kempf, Jonathan Lundgren, and Hugh Aljoe. These speakers are known for sharing practical, real-world ideas that farmers can take home and…

  • ISA Shop Talk: Homestead

    Homestead Homestead, Iowa

    Join the Iowa Soybean Association Research Center for Farming Innovation, Ross McCaw and Amana Farms for a conversation on making cover crops work in your operation. Discussion topics will include seeding methods, stand establishment, equipment considerations, livestock grazing, in-season management and termination approaches. Hear practical experiences from the field, connect with fellow farmers and pick up…

  • Organic Kernza, Sunflowers and Oats: Seeking Financial and Agronomic Sustainability

    Cambridge Cambridge, Iowa

    Central Iowa farmers Caleb Akin and Noah Wendt began farming together through their partnership, A & W Farms, in 2006. They began transitioning acres to organic in 2015, drawn by the higher prices of organic crops. As they have continued to transition more of their acres, Caleb and Noah have come to appreciate opportunities to…

  • PFI: Conservation in Action on a Multigenerational Family Farm

    West Branch West Branch, Iowa

    Ken Fawcett has been part of Fawcett Family Farms for decades. The operation, in Cedar County, Iowa, is now run by Ken’s son, Thomas, and nephew, Kent Stuart. But though retired, Ken is still passionate about the legacy and stewardship of the family ground. Over the last 50 years, Ken and his family have adopted…

  • Lobe Rangers at James Hepp’s farm

    Rockwell City Rockwell City, Iowa

    Hear from Iowa farmers about what it takes to clean up Iowa’s water – including a panel Q&A. Registration starts at 9 AM…program begins at 9:30 AM with lunch at 12:00 PM with 2 PM wrap up. The agenda includes: Matt Helmers of Iowa State University talking about the Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy Live demos…