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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260623T235959
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SUMMARY:SWISH: Summer of Soil Health Tour June 2026
DESCRIPTION:See the flyer for SWISH Summer Tour Stop 3 \n  \nJoin the South West Iowa Soil Health group as they meet with farmers! You’ll learn about practices that farmers across SW Iowa are using on their land. This includes diverse cover crop plantings like flax\, buckwheat\, and camolina. Make sure to bring a lawn chair and questions for your host! \n  \nThe farmer host is Ruth and Robert Harvey. \nEvent time: June 23 from 9 am-11 am \nEvent address: 3047 York Ave. Redfield\, IA 50233 \n  \nCoffee and pastries provided \n  \nPlease RSVP by texting or calling 319-541-2969 or emailing rarolling@gmail.com \nLearn more about SWISH by following them on facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/SouthWest-Iowa-Soil-Health/
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/swish-summer-of-soil-health-tour-june-2026/
LOCATION:Redfield\, Redfield\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260429T165248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T235948Z
UID:10000427-1782259200-1782345599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Complimentary lunch at 12 p.m.\, sponsored by Five Star Cooperative. \nThe first session will start in the meeting room of the Borlaug Learning Center beginning at 11:00 a.m.\, followed by outdoor sessions ending by 3:00 p.m. \n  \nMorning session \n11:00 a.m. – Managing Crop Diseases in 2026 – Alison Robertson\, extension plant pathologist \n  \nOther Topics & Speakers (Outside): \n1:00 p.m. – Nitrogen and Sulfur Management for corn and soybeans – Richard Roth\, extension nitrogen science specialist \n2:00 p.m. – Maximizing Weed Control with Pre and Post-Emergent Herbicide Strategies – Wes Everman\, extension weed management specialist
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day-5/
LOCATION:Northeast Research Farm\, 3321 290th St\, Nashua\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,NE Iowa,Nutrient management
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260624T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260624T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000043-1782302400-1782306000@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-06-24/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-06-24/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260429T163824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T235425Z
UID:10000425-1782345600-1782431999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Day Agenda\nRegistration for the field day will start at 9:30 AM. \n  \nWelcome \n  \nEffects of sulfur on corn and soybeans \nRichard Roth\, Assistant Professor and Extension Nitrogen Specialist \n  \nFungicide efficacy and disease pressure update\nAlison Robertson\, Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology and Extension Field Crops Pathologist \n  \nSoybean herbicide demo\nWesley Everman\, Assistant Professor and Extension Weed Scientist \n  \nLunch \n  \nA systems approach to adopting cover crops\nMark Licht\, Associate Professor and Extension Cropping Systems Specialist \n  \nBest herbicide management practices\nBill Backhaus\, BASF Ag Solutions Senior Agronomic Service Representative\, and Nate Quam\, BASF Ag Solutions Technical Service Representative
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day-3/
LOCATION:Armstrong Memorial Research and Demonstration Farm\, 53020 Hitchcock Ave\, Lewis\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Nutrient management,SE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260625T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260625T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260429T164926Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T235958Z
UID:10000426-1782345600-1782431999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:8:30 AM Registration and refreshments \n9:00 Opening Remarks and Welcome – Greg Guenther\, President of the North Central Iowa Research Association \n9:15 Current Farm Updates and Projects – Matthew Schnabel and Ben Petersen \n9:30 Load For Plot Tours and Demonstrations: \n• Mid-season oat production practices with Dr. Margaret Smith\, Forage Agronomist with Albert Lea Seed \n• Herbicie Injury Plots with Meaghan Anderson\, Extension Field Agronomist \n• Current Agronomic Issues with Gentry Sorenson and Angie Rieck-Hinz\, Extension Field Agronomists \n12:00 PM Lunch
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day-4/
LOCATION:Northern Research Farm\, 310 S. Main St.\, Kanawha\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,NE Iowa,NW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260626T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260626T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260619T201831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201831Z
UID:10000482-1782432000-1782518399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Overcoming Challenges and Finding Opportunities for Growth on an Organic Farm
DESCRIPTION:Bob and Sara Pearson grow organic corn\, soybeans and oats on their farm in Kossuth County\, Iowa. Sara started off with an organic vegetable farm in 2008 but gradually switched her focus to row crops as family rental acres became available. By 2015\, Bob and Sara decided to fully focus their energy on transitioning their acres to organic row crops\, choosing organic for its financial and environmental benefits. \nNow operating on 420 acres\, Sara and Bob have learned a great deal through years of organic transition and challenging weather years. Through it all\, their crops show resilience in the face of poor weather conditions and bad pest and weed years. Come see how they are working with nature to build soil\, retain water\, support beneficial insects and improve nutrient cycling.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-overcoming-challenges-and-finding-opportunities-for-growth-on-an-organic-farm/
LOCATION:Wesley\, Wesley\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Field day,NW Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260604T201846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T201846Z
UID:10000441-1782518400-1782604799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Managed Grazing 101
DESCRIPTION:Bassett Farms is a three-generation operation near Ames\, Iowa\, raising 1\,500 acres of row crops alongside a 100-head cow-calf herd. Mike manages the grazing side and has spent the past seven years building an adaptive grazing system that increases productivity while fitting within the realities of a working family farm. This pasture walk will be a practical\, step-by-step look at how that system works. \n  \nDuring the walk\, we’ll focus on Mike’s low-cost setup\, how he assesses forage\, his fence deployment and lessons he has learned along the way. Come with questions and see how Mike is increasing diversity\, carrying more cattle capacity per acre and extending the grazing season.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-managed-grazing-101/
LOCATION:Ames\, Ames\, IA
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,Livestock
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260630T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260604T202045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202045Z
UID:10000442-1782777600-1782863999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Drainage Water Recycling and Double Cropping
DESCRIPTION:Mark and Melissa Schleisman and their family raise popcorn\, field corn\, soybeans\, rye\, wheat\, oats\, cattle and hogs at M&M Farms in Calhoun County\, Iowa. Soil and water conservation are a priority for the family. They use cover crops on all their fields\, grazing the covers whenever possible. Over the past five years\, they have worked with local organizations to install two wetlands that filter tile drainage\, which can then be used to irrigate fields. \n  \nThe Schleismans are excited to show their newest wetland project\, which will be used to irrigate popcorn in surrounding fields. To further explore soil-building practices that improve water infiltration\, they also double-crop wheat and soybeans. Come see how they are working toward their goal of using conservation practices while making cash flow.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-drainage-water-recycling-and-double-cropping/
LOCATION:Lytton\, Lytton\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Edge-of-field,NW Iowa,Relay cropping,Wetland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260630T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260304T214214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T214214Z
UID:10000418-1782777600-1782950399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Athene Watershed 26: A convergence of ag and conservation
DESCRIPTION:About the Summit\n\n\nThe Upper Mississippi River Watershed stands at a crossroads. Agricultural runoff\, public health risks\, and recurrent flooding are converging into one of the most pressing environmental and economic challenges of our time. Addressing these issues requires a new model of collaboration between agriculture\, conservation\, public health\, and private sector leaders. Watershed26 is a summit designed to drive change and chart our shared path forward. \n\n  \n\nSummit Details\n\n\nWatershed26 is hosted by the Great Outdoors Foundation and its partners. It will be held at the Iowa Events Center on Tuesday\, June 30 and Wednesday\, July 1\, 2026. \n  \nLocation\nIowa Events Center\n730 3rd Street\nDes Moines\, IA 50309
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/athene-watershed-26-a-convergence-of-ag-and-conservation/
LOCATION:Des Moines\, Iowa\, Des Moines\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260701T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000044-1782907200-1782910800@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-01/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-01/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260707T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260605T002405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T002421Z
UID:10000470-1783382400-1783468799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:ISA Shop Talk: Masonville
DESCRIPTION:Join the Iowa Soybean Association Research Center for Farming Innovation and farmer Sean Dolan for a social event focused on practical cover crop management. \nTopics include establishment and drilling tips\, equipment selection\, grazing livestock on cover crops\, seasonal management and termination strategies. Learn how to manage cover crops based on your goals — from holding soil and retaining nutrients to maximizing ROI. \nAttendees will leave with practical ideas you can apply on your operation this season. \nCoffee and refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isa-shop-talk-masonville/
LOCATION:Masonville\, Masonville\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Meeting or session,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260707T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260619T192221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T192221Z
UID:10000478-1783382400-1783468799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Heartland: Soil Health Field Day
DESCRIPTION:7-7-26 Randolph Field Day Flyer \n  \nJoin Heartland Co-op to learn about the economic and biological benefits of conservation and seed genetics. Grill-out lunch is provided. The agenda includes seeing a rainfall simulation of soils under different management systems\, a seed demo plot walk\, and a soil health field walk. \n  \nTime: 10 am – 1 pm \nDate: Tuesday\, July 7 \nLocation: Heartland Co-op\, 109 Depot St\, Randolph\, IA 51649 \n  \nPlease RSVP to Emma Slate at eslate@heartlandcoop.com or 515-238-3750.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/heartland-soil-health-field-day/
LOCATION:Randolph\, Randolph\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,No till and strip till,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260707T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260707T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260619T201225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T201225Z
UID:10000481-1783382400-1783468799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:How Crop Diversification Becomes Product Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Join a dynamic group of retailers\, ingredient companies\, and brands for an interactive workshop and field tour featuring functional uses\, compelling consumer storylines\, and innovation opportunities for new food ingredients that support regenerative agriculture and resiliency goals.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSee demonstrations of Kernza perennial grain\, hybrid hazelnut\, and American elderberry ingredients and functional uses.\nHear success stories of innovation with these crops\, emphasizing the storylines most important to consumers.\nPreview what’s coming next in Forever Green’s ingredient innovation pipeline (winter barley\, silflower\, alfalfa\, and more).\nSituate these ingredients within the frameworks of crop diversification and continuous living cover\, including how these ingredients create agricultural transformation for both environmental and community benefits.\n\nThis workshop is multi-track\, with something for everyone: sustainability\, R&D\, brand & marketing\, procurement\, and leadership teams!
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/how-crop-diversification-becomes-product-innovation/
LOCATION:St Paul\, St. Paul\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Field day,Habitat,Meeting or session,Out of state,Relay cropping
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260429T162819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T162819Z
UID:10000423-1783468800-1783555199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:ISU Research Farm Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Field Day
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isu-research-farm-field-day/
LOCATION:Northwest Research Farm\, 6320 500th Street\, Sutherland\, IA\, 51058\, United States
CATEGORIES:Field day,NW Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260708T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260708T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000045-1783512000-1783515600@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-08/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-08/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260709T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260709T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260604T202158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202158Z
UID:10000443-1783555200-1783641599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Building a Seed Conditioning Business
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Tiefenthaler grew up helping on his family’s row crop and hog farm near Carroll\, Iowa. After college\, he returned to the farm to help his dad and started a custom application business for area farms. When an opportunity to raise fish fell through in 2016\, Ryan quickly pivoted his plans for the large facility he had purchased and started cleaning seed instead. \n  \nOver the past decade\, Ryan has grown his operation to meet the interest and demand of his partners and customers. Now with an array of conditioning equipment for both organic and conventional seed\, he has been able to step away from custom application and focus fully on cleaning seed from his own farm and from others. Come tour Ryan’s facility to get a close look at the steps for processing high-quality seed.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-building-a-seed-conditioning-business/
LOCATION:Carroll\, Carroll\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260714T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260714T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260604T202317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202317Z
UID:10000444-1783987200-1784073599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Oats and Drones
DESCRIPTION:Joe Rowe returned to farming in 2008 after growing up on a row crop farm but stepping away for a decade of schooling and other pursuits. Since then\, he has farmed with a dedication to being curious and continually improving. He started strip-tilling and cover cropping in 2015 and has since adapted his fertilizer program to include variable-rate and drone applications\, biologicals in the furrow and Y-drop application to balance nitrogen needs. \n  \nAs an investor in Green Acres Milling\, Joe has added oats into his rotation with corn and soybeans. An active participant in PFI’s Cooperators’ Program\, he is trialing two clover mixes interseeded with his oats. Joe is excited to show how he uses a drone for topdressing\, fungicide and herbicide applications and share how extended rotation is building resiliency on his farm.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-oats-and-drones/
LOCATION:Osage\, Osage\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,NE Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260604T202450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202450Z
UID:10000445-1784073600-1784159999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Expanding Cover Crop Impact: Seed Production and Reduced Inputs
DESCRIPTION:Chad and Wendy Petersen raise corn\, soybeans and cattle near Bennett\, Iowa. They practice minimum tillage and use cover crops on their own farm\, and they appreciate seeing more farmers integrating soil health practices. Chad and Wendy are passionate about expanding cover crops on the landscape: In addition to using cover crops on their own farm\, they also run a cover crop seeding business\, Venture Ag. \n  \nRecently\, the Petersens began looking at their fertilizer use. This focus has enabled them to reduce their applied phosphorus and nitrogen by 25%. Chad is eager to share how these strategies are helping the couple achieve their stewardship goals while maintaining yields and economic resilience. At this field day\, we’ll also see a field of rye going to seed for the farm’s cover crop use come fall.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-expanding-cover-crop-impact-seed-production-and-reduced-inputs/
LOCATION:Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,SE Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260715T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260715T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000046-1784116800-1784120400@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-15/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-15/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260716T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260716T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260604T202617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202617Z
UID:10000446-1784160000-1784246399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Trying and Promoting Soil Health and Water Quality Practices in Northern Iowa
DESCRIPTION: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\, and drills rye on corn acres that are chopped for silage. \n  \nThis year\, Derek injected hog manure into his rye cover crop that’s going into corn\, and he’s hoping to cut back on nitrogen application in that field. Derek is also part of the Northwest Iowa Ag Stewardship Alliance\, a farmer-led group that promotes soil health and water quality in the region. At this field day\, learn about cover crops and reduced tillage\, hear a panel of farmers discuss their involvement with NIASA and more.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-trying-and-promoting-soil-health-and-water-quality-practices-in-northern-iowa/
LOCATION:Wallingford\, Wallingford\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,Nutrient management,NW Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260717T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260717T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260619T202017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202017Z
UID:10000483-1784246400-1784332799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Petite Prairies: Small-Scale Blooms\, Big Benefits for Pollinators
DESCRIPTION: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. \n  \nAt this field day\, Catherine will lead a walking tour of her flower farm. She’ll share how even small pockets of restored prairie can support both wild pollinators and her own beehives\, as well as soil health. We’ll also hear about the programs and partnerships Catherine has worked with over the years to establish prairie habitat\, and future plans for those partnerships as she expands her conservation practices. \n  \nRegistration for this field day is required.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-petite-prairies-small-scale-blooms-big-benefits-for-pollinators/
LOCATION:Prairie City\, Prairie City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Field day,Habitat
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260720T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260604T202807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T202807Z
UID:10000447-1784505600-1784591999@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Starting a Cover Crop Business\, Flying Drones and Seeding Covers
DESCRIPTION: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 by early September into standing corn and soybeans. \n  \nMark’s son-in-law\, Stuart McCulloh\, and daughter\, Sara McCulloh\, have found their roles on the farm since moving back to the area in 2024. Stuart completed the Cover Crop Business Accelerator program through PFI last year and has found opportunities to use the drone to add diversity to the farm’s income. At this field day\, you’ll see drone demonstrations for different applications and gain insight to the systems approach of the operation.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-starting-a-cover-crop-business-flying-drones-and-seeding-covers/
LOCATION:Forest City\, Forest City\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day,NE Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260720T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260619T191648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T191648Z
UID:10000477-1784505600-1784764799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Premier Soil Health School
DESCRIPTION: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 put to work right away. \n  \nCost to Attend:\n\nMSHC Members: $125\nNon-members: $150\nOne-day pass:\n\n$100 for MSHC Members\n$125 for non-members
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/premier-soil-health-school/
LOCATION:Redwood Falls\, Redwood Falls\, Minnesota
CATEGORIES:Conference,Cover crops,No till and strip till,Out of state
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260605T002544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T002704Z
UID:10000471-1784592000-1784678399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:ISA Shop Talk: Homestead
DESCRIPTION: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. \nDiscussion 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 strategies to support your cover crop goals. \nCoffee and refreshments provided.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/isa-shop-talk-homestead/
LOCATION:Homestead\, Homestead\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Meeting or session,SE Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260619T202134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T202134Z
UID:10000484-1784592000-1784678399@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Organic Kernza\, Sunflowers and Oats: Seeking Financial and Agronomic Sustainability
DESCRIPTION: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 grow niche crops and decrease reliance on external inputs. \n  \nAs markets have become available\, Noah and Caleb have been able to grow crops beyond corn and soybeans\, such as oats\, sunflowers and Kernza. They also use cover crops and limit tillage whenever possible. Come to their field day to see their Kernza\, a perennial grain crop\, in its second season of growth. You’ll also see sunflowers growing for oil production and food-grade oats nearing or at harvest stage.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/organic-kernza-sunflowers-and-oats-seeking-financial-and-agronomic-sustainability/
LOCATION:Cambridge\, Cambridge\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Central Iowa,Cover crops,Field day
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260604T203006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T203018Z
UID:10000448-1784678400-1784764799@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Conservation in Action on a Multigenerational Family Farm
DESCRIPTION: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 a range of conservation practices\, such as no-till\, riparian buffers\, prairie restoration and cover crops. \n  \nEncouraged by soil health benefits and decreased soil erosion\, they strive to improve their land and stay profitable while preserving the environment for generations to come. Join Ken and his family at this field day to see their conservation efforts in action. They’ll share how they implement and manage practices\, and how they strive to work with the Iowa landscape to maintain a successful operation.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/conservation-in-action-on-a-multigenerational-family-farm/
LOCATION:West Branch\, West Branch\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Habitat,No till and strip till,SE Iowa
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260722T130000
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20250829T180616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T180616Z
UID:10000047-1784721600-1784725200@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-22/
LOCATION:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-07-22/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260604T203141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T203141Z
UID:10000449-1785196800-1785283199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Considering Cover Crops? Species\, Mixes and Support To Meet Your Farm’s Needs
DESCRIPTION:Eric Fara grew up in Shelby County\, Iowa\, where his family raised crops for seed and his grandpa ran a grain elevator through which he sold the seed. About 25 years ago\, they started raising wagyu cattle and grazing them on cover crops when possible. Eric felt a strong pull back to the farm after completing his education. To find his niche in the family operation\, he started doing custom cover crop application using the cleaned rye and oat seed. \n  \nCome to the Fara family’s field day to see plots of various cover crop species and mixes. You’ll hear about opportunities for cost-share to support adding cover crops. Eric is also excited to share how he has grown his custom seeding business to more than 1\,600 acres of cover crops\, plus some alfalfa and land in the Conservation Reserve Program.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-considering-cover-crops-species-mixes-and-support-to-meet-your-farms-needs/
LOCATION:Irwin\, Irwin\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,SW Iowa
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260619T192949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260619T192949Z
UID:10000479-1785196800-1785283199@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:Heartland: Fawcett Farms Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Fawcett Field Day Flyer 7-28 \n  \nJoin Heartland Co-op for a field day at Fawcett Farms. Bring the whole family for this one! There will be a bounce house\, swimming\, and fishing. Be sure to RSVP if you’d like supper. \n  \nAt this field day\, expect to see cover crop equipment\, a drone demonstration\, riparian buffer\, saturated buffer\, and polinator habitat. The agenda will also include a rainfall simulation on differently managed soils and a landowner/tenant panel. \n  \nDate: July 28 \nTime: 3-7 pm \nLocation: 459 290th St\, West Branch\, IA \n  \nPlease RSVP by contacting Emery Davis\, conservation agronomist at edavis@heartlandcoop.com or 515-250-5243.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/heartland-fawcett-farms-field-day/
LOCATION:West Branch\, West Branch\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Edge-of-field,Field day,For students,Habitat,NE Iowa,No till and strip till
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T000000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T235959
DTSTAMP:20260619T224111
CREATED:20260604T203658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T203658Z
UID:10000450-1785283200-1785369599@www.iaagwater.org
SUMMARY:PFI: Grazing for a Goal
DESCRIPTION:Karl Palmberg’s Larchwood\, Iowa\, farm has been in his family since 1938. But when he left for college\, the operation was mothballed and put into hibernation. After retiring from the military\, Karl returned to the farm and is building it back from scratch. He has been reevaluating the fundamentals and pivoting what he does to settle on what works. The goal is to produce healthy food for healthy people\, which for Karl starts in the soil. Come hear how Karl is grazing his cattle and using unique inputs like biochar to achieve his goals.
URL:https://www.iaagwater.org/event/pfi-grazing-for-a-goal/
LOCATION:Larchwood\, Larchwood\, Iowa
CATEGORIES:Cover crops,Field day,Livestock,NW Iowa
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