Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance

PFI Annual Conference
2026-01-09 00:00 - 2026-01-10 23:59 UTC | Des Moines, Iowa, Des Moines, Iowa
Practical Farmers of Iowa hosts an annual conference in Des Moines, Iowa covering conservation topics from cover crops to prairie and more! Attend one or all days to learn with likeminded farmers and professionals.

2026 Crop Advantage Series - Mason City
2026-01-09 00:00 - 23:59 | Mason City, Mason City, Iowa
Crop Advantage Series meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help you make informed decisions. Topics for each meeting are selected for your fields and your growing conditions.

Agenda items include nitrate, waterhemp, P & K management, sulfur, pesticide application, and more.

2026 Crop Advantage Series - Burlington
2026-01-08 00:00 - 23:59 | Burlington, Burlington, Iowa
Crop Advantage Series meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help you make informed decisions. Topics for each meeting are selected for your fields and your growing conditions.

Topics include managing stress on the farm, 2026 climate outlook, nitrates in drinking water, soil fertility, rootworm, and more.

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
2026-01-07 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2026-01-07/

2026 Crop Advantage Series - Storm Lake
2026-01-07 00:00 - 23:59 | Storm Lake, Storm Lake, Iowa
Crop Advantage Series meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help you make informed decisions. Topics for each meeting are selected for your fields and your growing conditions.

Topics include P & K management, nitrogen testing, nitrogen needs, maximizing inputs, cover crops, drought, and more.

ISU Crop Advantage Series - Sioux Center
2026-01-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Sioux Center, Sioux Center, Iowa
Crop Advantage Series meetings provide a solid foundation of current, research-based crop production information to help you make informed decisions. Topics for each meeting are selected for your fields and your growing conditions.

The agenda for this location includes 2026 crop market outlook, managing inputs to maximize returns, corn silage education, 2025 crop year in review, relay intercropping, 2026 insect “roulette”, and more.

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
2025-12-31 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2025-12-31/

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
2025-12-24 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2025-12-24/

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
2025-12-17 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2025-12-17/

Iowa Cattle Industry Convention
2025-12-16 00:00 - 23:59 | Altoona, Altoona, Iowa
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.

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
2025-12-10 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2025-12-10/

Green Cover: SE Kansas Soil Health Conference
2025-12-10 00:00 - 2025-12-11 23:59 | Iola, Iola, Kansas
Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Jill Clapperton
A globally recognized soil ecologist and founder of Rhizoterra Inc., Dr. Clapperton is renowned for her leadership in promoting nutrient-dense, healthy soils, and for her captivating ability to blend scientific insight with practical solutions. Having served as a rhizosphere ecologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada for 16 years, she helped pioneer the use of cover crops, no-till systems, and integrated cropping strategies as tools for enhancing soil biota and soil structure. Her work has revealed how diverse rotations and regenerative practices can significantly increase nutrient density in food, including dramatic boosts in key elements like zinc. Dr. Clapperton continues to inspire across the globe through Rhizoterra, advancing soil health science and supporting farmers in measuring and improving nutrient-rich production systems GroundswellAcres U.S.A.® Magazine.
Farmer-led panels
The conference will also feature farmer-led panels on topics such as…

Regenerative Cropping Practices
Discover practical approaches to diverse rotations and cover crop integration.
Regenerative Biological Integration
Explore the role of soil biology—including microbes, mycorrhizae, and earthworms—in ecosystem resilience and fertility.
Regenerative Livestock Production
Learn how livestock systems can contribute to soil health and overall farm vitality.
Agroforestry
See how integrating trees, perennials, and diversified systems can improve soil health, water retention, and long-term farm profitability.

36th Integrated Crop Management Conference
2025-12-10 00:00 - 2025-12-11 23:59 | Altoona, Altoona, Iowa
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.

Big Soil Health Event
2025-12-08 00:00 - 2025-12-09 23:59 | Cedar Falls, Cedar Falls, Iowa
Big Soil Health Event Mission: To provide FARMER FIRST education, training, and networking assistance to increase soil health and function, quality of life, and ROI. Through community support and producer empowerment, we aim to improve generational family farming and ranching while regenerating the lands on which they operate.

Speakers in the 2025 event:

Dr. Jerry Hatfield
Dan Luepkes
Russell Hedrick
Roy Pfaltzgraff
Sarah Martello
David Kleinschmidt
Sam Their
Lance Gunderson
Seth Watkins
Taylor Herren
Tom Wood
Liz Haney

Iowa Farmers of Color Conference
2025-12-06 00:00 - 23:59 | Ames, Ames, IA
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.
This 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.

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
2025-12-03 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2025-12-03/

Women in Ag Leadership Conference
2025-12-03 00:00 - 2025-12-04 23:59 | Ames, Ames, IA
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.

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
2025-11-26 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2025-11-26/

No-Till and Soil Health Field Day - Badger Iowa
2025-11-25 00:00 - 23:59 | Badger, Badger, Iowa
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.

Additionally, 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.

2025 Farming for the Future Conference
2025-11-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Ankeny, Ankeny, Iowa
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.
This 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:

An analysis of the agricultural economy
Practical financing strategies to support farm growth and sustainability
Farm transition planning tips to help families prepare for the next generation

Whether 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.

2025 Water Quality Forum and Trade Show - Southfork Watershed Alliance
2025-11-20 00:00 - 23:59 | Iowa Falls, Iowa Fall, Iowa
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.

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
2025-11-19 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2025-11-19/

Conservation On Tap Event in Waverly
2025-11-19 00:00 - 23:59 | Waverly, Waverly, Iowa
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.

Cover Crop and No-Till Field Day
2025-11-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Ollie, Ollie, Iowa
Details to be added at https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/events/swanson-field-day.

Private Well Stewardship Program
2025-11-18 00:00 - 23:59 | Malvern, Malvern, Iowa
The Private Well Stewardship Program helps well owners learn about the responsibilities and risks of being a private well owner. Attendees will be connected to both local experts and funding to safeguard their well, review the common contaminants found in Iowa wells, and discuss factors that affect well water quality. This program is designed for busy Iowans, consisting of a single one-and-a-quarter hour session that will help Iowans safeguard their drinking water.

No-Till and Soil Health Field Day
2025-11-17 00:00 - 23:59 | Badger, Badger, Iowa
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.

3rd Southwest Iowa Local Foods Summit
2025-11-14 00:00 - 23:59 | Logan, Logan, Iowa
About: Join us for the third annual Southwest Iowa Local Foods Summit featuring educational sessions from regional speakers, small businesses, locally sourced food, and networking opportunities. This year’s event will be held in Logan.
Breakfast and lunch are included with your free registration.

Session topics will include:

Farm to school
Grants and funds available for local foods and farmers
Rural grocery store initiatives
Farmers market and farm stands
Farm production, and more

The summit will also include exhibitor booths and farm stands for community members to gather resources and shop.

Midwest Rural Agricultural Safety and Health Conference
2025-11-13 00:00 - 2025-11-14 23:59 | Amana, Amana, Iowa
The theme this year recognizes the interdisciplinary nature of the people, animals and plants in agriculture along with their shared environments. This One Health approach is important to address complex health issues such as zoonotic and emerging infectious diseases. By using this approach, we build better communication and cooperation across many partners, respond more swiftly to outbreaks and promote sustainable solutions locally, nationally and globally.

Cover Crops and Grazing Field Day
2025-11-13 00:00 - 23:59 | Osage, Osage, Iowa
Details to be added at https://www.iowalearningfarms.org/events/amundson-field-day.

Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | https://www.iaagwater.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar/2025-11-12/
