Roots to Results, an advanced soil health workshop program is accepting applications for agriculture professionals, watershed professionals, farmers, and crop advisors in Dubuque County. The year-long “Roots to Results” program includes four two-day sessions starting February 9-10, with only 35 spots available.
Download the event brochure here.
What You’ll Gain
Participants work directly with leading soil health experts through classroom instruction, field demonstrations, and hands-on farm visits across Dubuque County and Sinsinawa, Wisconsin.
Core Topics:
- Advanced soil health principles and management systems
- Adaptive cover crop and nutrient management strategies
- Transitioning from conventional to soil health-based cropping systems
- Understanding soil biology, carbon, and water quality relationships
- Practical tools for advising farmers and improving outcomes
Expert Instructors
The program features nationally recognized soil health leaders:
- Barry Fisher – Retired USDA-NRCS Soil Health Team Leader with 39 years of experience
- Hillary Olson – Iowa NRCS State Soil Health Specialist
- Brian Dougherty – Regenerative Agriculture Consultant, Understanding Ag
- Rick Bieber – Soil stewardship advocate and regenerative agriculture pioneer
Experienced farmers and guest experts will also lead discussions and share real-world insights throughout the sessions.
Registration Details
Session Dates: February 9-10, March 24-25, June 16-17, and September 22-23
Cost: $300, which includes meals (if you need cost assistance, IAWA offers farmer scholarships here, which may be extended to farmer/advisor pairs)
Locations: Dubuque Emergency Responder Training Facility, Swiss Valley Nature Center, and farms throughout the region
To Register: Contact Eric Schmechel at Eric.Schmechel@dubuquecounty.us
Hosts: Hosted by Dubuque Farmer to Farmer in partnership with Northeast Iowa Community College, Dubuque County Watersheds, Sand County Foundation, Dubuque SWCD, and USDA-NRCS.