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Events listed in this spreadsheet aim to advance conservation in agriculture for commodity, livestock, and specialty crop systems, with an emphasis on the five soil health principles: minimizing soil disturbance, maintaining living roots in soil, continuously covering bare soil, maximizing diversity, and integrating livestock. This list is maintained by Minnesota Farmers Union. For questions, contact Ariel@mfu.orgClick here to submit an event! Events are included in the spreadsheet in chronological order as they're entered. Please submit one event at a time, and check to make sure your event isn't already in the list before submitting.
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9/12/2026Food Health Field DayAustin10:00 AM03:30 PMfreehttps://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/food-health-field-day-2026/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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9/11/2026Field Day at Tom Cotter's 2026Austin09:00 AM04:00 PMhttps://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/field-day-at-tom-cotters-2026/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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9/11/2026Sheep and Bees: A Northwest Field DayAshby04:00 PM06:00 PMhttps://www.mnwic.org/event-details/sheep-and-bees-a-north-west-field-dayMN Women in Conservation
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9/11/2026Soil Health for GardenersGrand Marais02:00 PM04:00 PMfreehttps://extension.umn.edu/event/soil-health-gardenersUMN Extension
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9/10/2026Irrigation for Fruit & Vegetable GrowersMarine on St. Croix01:00 PM03:00 PMhttps://www.gofarmconnect.org/event-details-registration/irrigation-for-fruit-vegetable-growersRenewing the Countryside
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9/10/2026Summer Workshop: Partnerships on the Prairie, Preserving MN's Grasslands for Wildlife and PeopleFergus Falls08:00 AM04:30 PM$20-35https://www.mntws.com/summer-workshop-2026The Wildlife Society-MN Chapter
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9/9/2026Strip Till ExpoLamberton09:00 AM03:30 AMFreez.umn.edu/STexpoUniversity of Minnesota ExtensionPreregistration is preferred for a lunch headcount
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9/9/2026Soil Health Workshop with New Age FarmingAverill09:30 AM03:00 PM$0-25https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/soil-health-workshop-new-age-farming-the-minnesota-soil-health-coalition/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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9/9/2026Poultry Processing Demo & InstructionRandall10:00 AM03:00 PMfreehttps://www.sfa-mn.org/inspire-events/8680Sustainable Farming Association
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9/8/2026A Native Approach to Seed SavingBrainerd, or online12:00 PM01:00 PMhttps://extension.umn.edu/event/native-approach-seed-savingUMN Extension
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9/5/2026Regenerative Agriculture & Homesteading Summit with Joel SalatinBelgrade08:00 AM$40-50https://www.willmarlakesarea.com/event/regenerative-ag-homesteading-summit-with-joel-salatin-the-lunatic-farmer/
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9/3/2026Beginners Soil Health SchoolGranite Falls09:00 AM04:00 PM$125-150https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/soil-health-school-at-dorian-gatchells-farm/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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9/1/2026Field Day at Pete Kramer'sGibbon09:00 AM03:00 PM$0-25https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/field-day-at-pete-kramers/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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9/1/2026Soil Health Field Day at Pete KramersGibbon 09:00 AM03:00 PM$25https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/field-day-at-pete-kramers/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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9/1/2026Northwest MN Tillage ExpoCrookston08:00 AM03:30 PMnwroc-tillageexpoUMN Extension
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8/31/2026Silvopasture, Oak Savanna Restoration, Goat Grazing ShowcaseBarrett05:30 PM08:30 PMfreehttps://www.sfa-mn.org/inspire-events/8685Sustainable Farming Association
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8/29/2026Graze! Summer Field Day at Golden Banty FarmVillard10:00 AM01:30 PMhttps://www.mnwic.org/event-details/graze-summer-field-day-at-golden-banty-farmMN Women in Conservation
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8/28/2026Climate Ready TreesBrainerd01:00 PM04:00 PMfreehttps://extension.umn.edu/event/climate-ready-trees-brainerdUMN Extension
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8/27/2026Pasture Walk Series #5: Wood FarmFort Ripley06:00 PM08:00 PMfreehttps://www.sfa-mn.org/inspire-events/8677Sustainable Farming Association
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8/27/2026Farm the Best Conserve the Rest Field DaySauk Centre09:00 AM03:00 PMfreehttps://www.stearnscd.org/fielddayStearns Conservation District
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8/26/2026Soil Health 101: Farm & Field Day 2 - Soil Biology & No-till PasturesPequot Lakes02:00 PM06:00 PMFreehttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxt0EuTmwiFugMU3rgkZyZbu0AygKZwioZPYCMhRgdfubklA/viewformCrow Wing SWCDDay 2 of 2 in Soil Health 101 Series
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8/26/2026SWCD and Pheasants Forever- Partners in Conservationonline webinar12:00 PM01:00 PMhttps://www.mnwic.org/event-details/mnwic-webinar-swcds-and-pheasants-forever-partners-in-conservationMN Women in Conservation
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8/25/20263-Day Soil Health Bus Tour in Nebraska and IowaPickups in Blooming Prairie, MN and Lakefield, MN09:30 AM$100https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/green-cover-seed-regen-ag-lab-nebraska-bus-tour/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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8/24/2026Forever Green Hazelnut Field DayCannon Falls01:00 PM04:30 PMhttps://image.ecommunications2.umn.edu/lib/fe981274746c047975/m/1/2da1e4c0-17f2-41f2-8b84-4e307ecca09e.pdfForever Green
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8/21/2026Soil Health Field Day & Festival at Feathered Acres Learning Farm & InnBelgradehttps://www.swcs.org/events/calendar/soil-health-field-day-festival-at-feathered-acres-learning-farm-innSoil and Water Conservation Society
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8/20/20262026 Midwest Organic Seed SummitSt. Paul09:00 AM04:30 PMfreehttps://secure.everyaction.com/C1OUJzXIaEKwpbZYKIjd4A2UMN & Organic Seed Alliance
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8/20/2026Organic Farming Strategies for Transition & MaintenanceClarkfield09:30 AM02:00 AMhttps://www.npsas.org/event/century-organic-farm-field-day/Land Stewardship Project, SARE, OCIA MN
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8/19/2026Dan and the Giant Peach: Growing High Tunnel Peaches in Northern MinnesotaShafer01:00 PM03:00 PMhttps://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/dan-and-the-giant-peach-growing-high-tunnel-peaches-in-northern-minnesota/Practical Farmers of Iowa
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8/19/2026Stockmanship & Soil Health Field Day at Pete Noding'sWestbrook09:30 AM02:30 PM$0-25https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/field-day-at-pete-noddings/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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08/19/20262026 Midwest Seed SummitChanhassen02:00 PM07:00 PMfreehttps://secure.everyaction.com/C1OUJzXIaEKwpbZYKIjd4A2UMN & Organic Seed Alliance
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8/18/2026Compost Webinar- Pete Noddingonline01:00 PM02:00 PMfreehttps://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/compost-webinar-pete-nodding/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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8/18/2026Solar Farm Stand and Off Grid CoolerChannhassen03:00 PM05:00 PMfree (limited to 60 attendees)https://extension.umn.edu/event/solar-farm-stand-ribbon-cuttingUMN Extension
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8/18/2026Multi-state Forage Field DayMorris09:00 AM03:00 PM$10-20https://learning.umn.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=63664516Extension
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8/15/2026Lucky Lavender Farm BioBlitz Faribault, MN09:30 AM01:30 PMFreehttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfNVic2J1ZADljO5EiY_S1MvdJ3VcZgTY7sibbeL8Tp9uUtbA/viewform Farm Buds, MNSEED, Wild Farm AllianceNo experience necessary. MDA funded study into the biodiversity impacts of rotational grazed turkey.
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8/14/2026Jon Stevens 9th Annual Field DayRush City09:00 AM03:00 PM$0-25https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/jon-stevens-field-day/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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8/13/2026Biochar Presentation at the Stearns History MuseumSt. Cloud01:00 PMhttps://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=n0GJ87ZeO0-a51dRcmDHh4el5uc7wfhGlW1jKSafAmtUNE0zUDBSUk1aOU1GWlQ5UlFYOVlVTVhOQSQlQCN0PWcuGreat River Greening
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8/13/2026Silvopasture Field Day at Clayhill FarmBrainerd10:00 AM01:00 PMhttps://www.givepulse.com/event/883001-20260813-silvopasture-field-day-at-clayhill-farm-brainerdGreat River Greening
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8/13/2026Cover Crop Chat with Matt Hewittonline12:30 PM01:30 PMfreehttps://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/cover-crop-chat-matt-hewitt/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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8/12/2026Virtual Cover Crop Workshoponline via Zoom02:00 PM05:00 PMhttps://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/virtual-cover-crop-workshop/Practical Farmers of Iowa
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8/12/2026Field Notes 2026 #14online08:00 AM08:30 AMfreehttps://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nw66qh3PTPynfNqHplJanw#/registrationExtension
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8/12/2026Building Better Soil Field DayLitchfield04:30 PM07:00 PMfreehttps://extension.umn.edu/event/building-better-soil-field-day-litchfieldUniversity of Minnesota Extension, Meeker SWCD
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8/12/2026Soil Health Field Day Princeton09:00 AM02:00 PMFREEhttps://isantiswcd.org/event/soil-health-field-day/Isanti Soil and Water Conservation Districthttps://canva.link/9616ph6tbcgq2fd
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8/12/2026Southeast Minnesota Forage Field Day & Dairy TourLanesboro09:15 AM01:30 PMfreehttps://www.midwestforage.org/Events/SEMNFieldDay7.12.26.pdfMidwest Forage Association
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8/11/20265,000lbs/ac to 100,000lbs/ac: Stock Density Management in ActionWinthrop09:00 AM04:00 PMfreehttps://www.sfa-mn.org/inspire-events/8676Sustainable Farming Association
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8/11/2026Field Day: Building Resilient Soils: Farmer Experiences with Conservation AgronomyFairfax04:30 PM06:30 PMhttps://ctic.org/projects/farmers-for-soil-health/Conservation Technology Innovation Center/Farmers for Soil Health
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8/11/2026Ray Archuleta at the Seifert's FarmJordan09:00 AM03:00 PM$0-25https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/ray-archuleta-at-the-seiferts-farm/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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8/11/2026Chicken Care WorkshopSt Paul04:00 PM06:00 PMFreehttps://extension.umn.edu/event/chicken-care-workshopUMN Extension
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8/10/2026Soil Health Field Day at David Voight's with Ray ArchuletaLe Center09:00 AM03:00 PM$0-25https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/field-day-at-david-voights-farm-with-ray-archuleta/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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8/9/2026Organic Apple Growing Field DayMontevideo01:00 PM03:00 PMhttps://ofga.wufoo.com/forms/field-day-registration-kalliroe-orchard/Land Stewardship Project/Organic Fruit Growers Association
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8/8/2026Introduction to Growing Peaches and other Stone Fruit in MinnesotaNorth Branch09:30 AM03:30 PM$85https://www.w-e-i.org/event/peaches/Women's Environmental Institute
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8/8/2026Ray Archuleta at the Traverse SWCD Demonstration FieldCroke Township09:00 AM03:00 PM$0-25https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/ray-archuleta-at-the-traverse-swcd-demostration-field/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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8/7/2026High Tunnel Field Days: Summer Cover Crops and Succession Planting for Fall and WinterAfton10:00 AM12:00 PM$10 or sliding scalehttps://learning.umn.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=62518232Extension
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8/7/2026Letting the Land Provide for LivestockBlue Earth04:00 PM06:00 PMhttps://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/letting-the-land-provide-for-livestock/Practical Farmers of Iowa
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8/6/2026Driftless vs ‘Drift-ish’ Soil and Landscape TourLa Crosse-Tours in SE MN and SW WIhttps://www.swcs.org/events/calendar/driftless-vs-drift-ish-soil-and-landscape-tourSoil and Water Conservation Society
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8/6/2026Nutrient Management Soil Health SchoolLowell Township08:00 AM04:30 PM$125-150https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/soil-health-school-at-craig-laplantes-farm/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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8/5/2026National Strip Tillage Conference (three day event)Springfield, IL$100https://www.riceswcd.org/bustour2026National Strip-Till Conferencethree day event in Illinois with pick up in SE Minnesota
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8/5/2026Field Notes 2026 #13online08:00 AM08:30 AMfreehttps://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nw66qh3PTPynfNqHplJanw#/registrationExtension
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8/5/2026AgriSolar TourBig Lake03:00 PM06:00 PMfreeto register, email myang@thefoodgroupmn.orgThe Food Group
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8/4/2026LSP Farm Beginnings Field Day: Grazing goats for invasive speciesWaterville06:00 PM08:00 PMhttps://landstewardshipproject.org/upcoming-events/Land Stewardship Project
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8/1/2026Field Day at Fresh Start FarmsMora09:00 AM03:00 PM$0-25https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/field-day-at-fresh-start-farms/Minnesota Soil Health Coalition
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7/30/20262026 Grazing School- Southern MN Field DayHarmony08:30 AM03:00 PM$10+https://mnglca.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F39712MN Grazing Lands Conservation Association
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7/30/2026Savanna Restoration Field DayDassel09:00 AM01:00 PMhttps://www.givepulse.com/event/883389-20260730-savanna-restoration-field-day-dasselGreat River Greening
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7/30/2026Haney Master ClassLuverne12:00 PM04:00 PM$0-25https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/haney-master-class-luverne/?__cf_chl_f_tk=lOtky6kFqpje8DEWM9nL78D_yTzspkPu1q.UXw25wec-1782935503-1.0.1.1-W7GuG6l6BKHEL7HtQ0B8sRglrTD1mAw9pLDDv6zkhRcMN Soil Health Coalition
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7/29/2026Goats and Handcrafted Soaps- Farm Tour at Rapha FarmsIndependence05:00 PM07:00 PMfreehttps://www.sfa-mn.org/inspire-events/8675Sustainable Farming Association
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7/29/2026Field Notes 2026 #12online08:00 AM08:30 AMfreehttps://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nw66qh3PTPynfNqHplJanw#/registrationExtension
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7/29/2026Soil and Wind Erosion Lunch and LearnFoley11:30 AM01:00 PMfreehttps://mfu.org/event/soil-and-wind-erosion-lunch-and-learn-2/Minnesota Farmers Union
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7/29/2026Goats and Handcrafted SoapsIndependence05:00 PM07:00 PMfreehttps://extension.umn.edu/event/goats-and-handcrafted-soapsUMN Extension
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7/27/20262026 Grazing School- Northern MN Field DayDuluth08:30 AM03:00 PM$10+https://mnglca.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F39712MN Grazing Lands Conservation Association
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7/24/2026Pasture Tour: Great Heritage FarmWinthrop05:00 PM08:00 PMhttps://www.mnwic.org/event-details/pasture-tour-great-heritage-farm-in-winthrop?utm_campaign=9ddd8a4e-44f1-45db-86e2-51b3fe626029&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=cf87cdf0-bd19-4bcd-9926-4c84ded589baMN Women in Conservation
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7/23/2026Healthy Roots & Clean BootsAppleton05:00 PM07:00 PMfreehttps://www.swiftswcd.org/healthy-roots--clean-boots.htmlSwift SWCD
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7/23/2026Pasture Walk Series #4: Triple Silo MeatsLamberton06:00 PM08:00 PMfreehttps://www.sfa-mn.org/inspire-events/8669Sustainable Farming Association
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7/23/2026Through the Seasons: Stories from Minnesota Farmers and Conservation PartnersWebinar/online10:00 AM11:00 AMfreehttps://mfu.org/event/webinar-through-the-seasons/Minnesota Farmers Union
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7/22/2026Mechanical Weed Control Field DayWrenshall09:00 AM03:30 PMFreehttps://extension.umn.edu/event/mechanical-weed-control-field-day-wrenshallExtension
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7/22/2026Field Notes 2026 #11online08:00 AM08:30 AMfreehttps://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Nw66qh3PTPynfNqHplJanw#/registrationExtension
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7/22/2026Webinar: Beavers, Water Ecology, and You!online12:00 PM01:00 PMfreehttps://www.mnwic.org/event-details/mnwic-webinar-beavers-water-ecology-and-you?utm_campaign=57acb754-eeec-4b7c-9571-faf78e5dccd9&utm_source=so&utm_medium=mail&cid=cf87cdf0-bd19-4bcd-9926-4c84ded589baMN Women in Conservation
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7/21/2026Wildlife at Work: Birds, Beavers, Bats & Beneficials on the FarmNorthfield08:00 AM12:30 PMhttps://www.wildfarmalliance.org/sharing-roots-field-dayWild Farm Alliance
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7/20/2026Premier Soil Health School 2026- Day 1 of 308:00 AM05:00 PM$100-150https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/premier-soil-health-school-2026/MN Soil Health Coalition
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7/17/2026High Yields in Your Fields: Implementation in Action with Russel HedrickDawson10:00 AM03:00 PMhttps://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/russell-hedrick-events/MN Soil Health Coalition
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7/16/2026Virtual Fencing & Beef GrazingBlue Earthhttps://www.mnglca.org/virtual-fencing---beef-grazingMNGLCA
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7/16/2026Virtual Fencing & Beef GrazingBlue Earth05:00 PM$10-20https://www.mnglca.org/virtual-fencing---beef-grazingMN Grazing Lands Conservation Association
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7/16/2026High Yields in Your Fields: Implementation in Action with Russell HedrickJasperhttps://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/russell-hedrick-events/MN Soil Health Coaltion
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7/15/2026Building a Biological Powerhouse in your Soil Webinar Seriesonline11:00 AM12:00 PMfreehttps://www.eco-farm.org/webinar-series-building-a-biological-powerhouse-in-your-soilEcological Farming Association
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7/15/2026Farmer Meet Up: Conservation & Soil HealthHutchinson10:00 AM01:00 PMhttps://www.givepulse.com/event/880326-2026-0715-farmer-meet-up-conservation-soil-health-hutchinsonGreat River Greening
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7/15/2026Optimizing Cover Crops for Your Unique OperationBarnesville, MN08:30 AM01:30 PMFREEhttps://forms.office.com/r/LtwjDdLcZyConservation Technology Information Center - Farmers for Soil HealthThe event is FREE, but please register by calling Maria at (218) 234 2867 or filling out the brief form listed under "LINK." Join CTIC & Farmers for Soil Health to discuss practical ways to make cover crops be profitable and work with your rotations, soils, and management. Agenda and Topics:- Equipment tips and tricks for dealing with cover crops- Cover crops in heavier soils- Choosing cover crop species based on your rotation and herbicide programs.Barnesville, MN, Corner of 160th Ave S and Oield Rd (Coordinates: 46°39'15.3"N 96°18'53.2"W) Brisket Lunch Provided!
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7/15/2026High Yield in Your Fields- Implementation in Action with Russell HedrickComfreyhttps://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/russell-hedrick-events/MN Soil Health Coalition
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7/15/2026Field Notes 2026 #10online08:00 AM08:30 AMfreehttps://extension.umn.edu/event/field-notes-2026-10Extension
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7/14/2026Agrivoltaics webinar series: Keeping the farm in 'Solar Farm'online07:00 PMhttps://umn.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_euY70F3JSoKoSQYaKMJsCw#/registrationExtension
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7/14/2026Compost Webinar- Marissa Buschonline01:00 PM02:00 PMfreehttps://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/compost-webinar-marissa-busch/MN Soil Health Coalition
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7/14/2026Northwoods neighbors: a newcomer's guide to land stewardshipGrand Marais01:00 PM04:00 PM$60https://extension.umn.edu/event/northwoods-neighbors-newcomers-guide-land-stewardshipExtension
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7/13/2026Virtual Fencing & Beef GrazingBlue Earth05:00 PM$0-20https://www.mnglca.org/virtual-fencing---beef-grazingMN Grazing Lands Conservation Association
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7/13/2026Profitability of reduced tillage and cover cropsMurdock02:00 PM03:30 PMfreehttps://mfu.org/event/profitability-of-reduced-tillage-and-cover-crops/Minnesota Farmers Union
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7/12/26Farm Tour Open House- Fox and Fawn FarmNew Germany02:00 PM04:00 PMfreehttps://sfa-mn.org/events/farm-tour-open-house/Sustainable Farming Association
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7/11/2026Holistic Ecological MonitoringSaginaw10:00 AM03:00 PM$10-20https://www.sfa-mn.org/inspire-events/8666Sustainable Farming Association
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7/9/2026Byron Area Farmers TourAround Rochester04:00 PM07:00 PMz.umn.edu/BAFtourUniversity of Minnesota Extension, Byron Area Farmers
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7/9/2026Irrigation and nutrient management field dayBecker03:00 PM06:00 PMfreehttps://extension.umn.edu/event/irrigation-and-nutrient-management-field-dayExtension
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7/8/2026Field Notes 2026 #9online08:00 AM08:30 AMfreehttps://extension.umn.edu/event/field-notes-2026-9Extension
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7/7/2026High Tunnel Field Days: Postharvest Handling and CoolersSaint Paul09:30 AM12:00 PM$10 or sliding scalehttps://learning.umn.edu/portal/events/reg/participantTypeSelection.do?method=load&entityId=62518232Extension
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7/7/2026Small Grain Disease Management Clinic and Plot ToursStrathcona10:00 AM12:00 PMhttps://blog-crop-news.extension.umn.edu/2026/05/save-date-small-grain-disease.htmlExtension