2023 Soil Management Summit
2023-12-07 - 2023-12-08 | Arrowwood Resort and Conference Center, 2100 Arrowwood Lane NW, Alexandria, Minnesota, 56308
The Soil Management Summit emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Straight from the fields, learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from long-time no-till, reduced tillage, and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences, so you can be spared the same hard-learned lessons.
The summit features presentations and Q&A with researchers, farmers and agricultural advisors, information from sponsors, and conversations with farmers experienced in different soil health practices.
Those who attend the entire conference can earn Certified Crop Adviser continuing education units (CEUs).
Registration scholarships will be available for interested producers. Contact Shane Bugeja for more information, sbugeja@umn.edu.
For more information about this event, contact Jodi DeJong-Hughes, dejon003@umn.edu.
The Soil Management Summit is presented by University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Office for Soil Health.

Winter Crops Day
2024-01-11 08:30 (America/Chicago) | Southern Outreach and Research Center, 35838 120th Street, Waseca, MN
This is an educational event open to the public and held at the Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca. Receive emails for upcoming events of the Southern Research and Outreach Center Email your address to: nelso191@umn.edu
Learn more about the event here.

MN Ag EXPO
2024-01-17 08:00 - 2024-01-18 15:00 | Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, Minnesota, 56001
Join Us For The 2024 MN AG EXPO!
Jointly Hosted Event Between The Minnesota Soybean Growers Association And The Minnesota Corn Growers Association.
Reunite with the agriculture community January 17-18, 2024 during MN AG EXPO at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato. Over the course of two days, Minnesota’s marquee winter agriculture gathering sets our sights on the future by offering networking opportunities; educational sessions; a full trade show floor; dynamic speakers; fundraising events – and more!

Farmamerica Drainage Water Management Webinar
2024-03-21 11:00 - 12:00 | MN
Register here.
Discovery Farms – Farmamerica Drainage Water Management Project
March 21st – 11 to Noon – Zoom Webinar
• 11:00-11:15 Drainage water management project introduction, site layout, & design – Tim Radatz, Discovery Farms Minnesota
• 11:15-11:30 2023 Farmamerica data review – Scott Matteson, MDA
• 11:30-11:45 Farmamerica history & upcoming events – Jessica Rollins, Farmamerica
• 11:45-12:00 Southeast Minnesota Nitrogen update – Warren Formo, MAWRC

3rd Annual Multi-State Discovery Farms Webinar
2024-03-26 09:00 - 11:30 | MN
Register here
On March 26, 2024 the Discovery Farms® Programs in Wisconsin, Vermont, Arkansas and Minnesota will host a virtual webinar titled “Emerging Contaminants and Water Quality: The Importance of On-Farm Research”. Join this interactive webinar to learn more about farmer-led water quality research in these four states and how the Discovery Farms® network is responding to emerging concerns. This 2 ½ hour webinar will begin at 9:00 am Central Time and 10:00 am Eastern Time. CEUs will be available.

Fillmore SWCD spring farmers meeting
2024-03-27 11:15 - 15:00 | Fountain Community Center, 95 Main Street, Fountain, MN, 55935
Southeast Minnesota corn growers are invited to an upcoming meeting hosted by the Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District focused on nitrates, groundwater, and nutrient management. The meeting will be held on March 27 from 11:15 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fountain Community Center (95 Main Street, Fountain, MN 55935). The event is free, but growers are asked to register by March 22.
The meeting will cover the state’s plan to address nitrates in southeast Minnesota, best practices for fertilizing corn in the region, and the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program. Lunch will be provided.
Growers can register for the event by calling or texting the Fillmore SWCD office at 507-887-0240 or emailing Theresa Baker. Learn more about the event on the Fillmore SWCD website.

11:15 – Registration Opens
11:30 – Free Lunch
12:00 – SWCD Intro
12:15 – MN Dept of Health
12:40 – MN Dept of Ag
1:05 – Break
1:15 – MN Pollution Control Agency
1:40 – MN Ag Water Quality Cert Program
2:05 – Q & A Panel
3:00 – Door Prizes

2024 Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference
2024-04-10 07:45 - 16:00 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr., Chaska, 55318, United States
Learn more here
Schedule

7:45-8:30am: Registration and Networking
8:30am-4pm: Conference
4:30pm: Optional Reception at Farm at the Arb

​Location

Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
3675 Arboretum Drive, ​Chaska, Minnesota

Pricing

Early bird rate: $75
Student rate: $30​​
Conference registration received after March 31, 2024 will increase by $25

Optional Reception at Farm at the Arb

Interested in continuing the conversation? Join us for an optional free reception starting at 4:30pm. Explore the Arboretum grounds and see Farm at the Arb’s newest Feature, the Myers Education Center Kitchen Classroom. Chef Beth Fisher will share a cooking demonstration and tasting.

Farmfest 2024
2024-08-06 - 2024-08-08 | Gilfillan Estate, 28366 County Highway 13, Morgan, MN, 56266

Field day: Interseeding cover crops and strip till in south-central MN
2024-09-05 15:30 - 19:00 | Lee Ag Services, 61583 County Road 16, Fairfax, MN, 55332

Ag-Focused safeTALK Training - Clearbrook
2024-11-06 08:30 - 12:30 | CLEARBROOK CITY HALL & COMMUNITY CENTER, 200 Elm Street SW, Clearbrook, MN, 56634
Agriculture-focused safeTALK is a 4-hour training in suicide alertness skills. This training will focus on farm/ranch stress and being suicide alert. Learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. Widely used by professionals and the general public.
If you know, work with, or are an ag producer…this training is for you!
Sponsored by Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Register here.

Ag-Focused safeTALK Training - Park Rapids
2024-11-14 13:00 - 17:00 | Northwoods Bank of MN, 1200 1st Street East, Park Rapids, MN, 56470

Ag-Focused safeTALK Training - Lancaster
2024-11-20 08:30 - 12:30 | Lancaster Community Center, 122 Central Avenue, Lancaster, MN, 56735
Agriculture-focused safeTALK is a 4-hour training in suicide alertness skills. This training will focus on farm/ranch stress and being suicide alert. Learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. Widely used by professionals and the general public.
If you know, work with, or are an ag producer…this training is for you!
Sponsored by Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Lancaster Community Center, 122 Central Ave.
Register here.

Ag-Focused safeTALK Training - Crookston
2024-11-21 08:30 - 12:30 | Valley Technology Park, County Rd, Crookston, MN, 56716
Agriculture-focused safeTALK is a 4-hour training in suicide alertness skills. This training will focus on farm/ranch stress and being suicide alert. Learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. Widely used by professionals and the general public.
If you know, work with, or are an ag producer…this training is for you!
Sponsored by Northwest Minnesota Foundation

Ag-Focused safeTALK Training - Brooks
2024-12-10 08:30 - 12:30 | BROOKS COMMUNITY CENTER, 200 Main Street, Brooks, MN, 56715

Green Ammonia Summit
2024-12-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Oyate Hall, 600 East 4th Street, Morris, MN, 56267
Minnesota Farmers Union is organizing this Summit to bring together private sector partners, technical experts, energy and utility companies, researchers, policymakers, and farm organizations to discuss the future of green fertilizer both in Minnesota and nationally. The Summit will take place on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, in Oyate Hall at the University of Minnesota, Morris from 9:00am-5:00pm. An opening reception dinner will be held on Monday, December 9 at the Prime Steakhouse in Morris, MN.
Learn more here.

2024 Prairie Grains Conference
2024-12-11 09:00 - 2024-12-12 15:45 | Alerus Center, 1200 S 42nd St, Grand Forks, North Dakota, 58201

Native American-Focused safeTALK Training
2025-03-26 08:00 - 12:00 | Red Apple Cafe, 116 North Main Street, Mahnomen, MN, 56557
Indigenous/Native American-focused safeTALK is a 4-hour training in suicide alertness skills. This training will focus on being suicide alert. Learn four basic steps to create a life-saving connection. Widely used by professionals and the general public.
Sponsored by Northwest Minnesota Foundation
Register here.

Ag-Focused safeTALK Training - Twin Valley
2025-04-03 08:30 - 12:30 | The Grove Restaurant, 104 Main Avenue East, Twin Valley, MN, 56584

Ag-Focused safeTALK Training - Grygla
2025-04-10 08:30 - 12:30 | The Hound Pub and Dining, 411 West State Street, Grygla, MN, 56727

Webinar: Preparing Agricultural Employers for Minnesota Paid Leave
2025-11-25 12:00 - 13:30 | MN
Register here.
Starting Jan. 1, 2026, Minnesota Paid Leave will provide payments and job protections to Minnesotans when they need time off for some of life’s most important moments – like welcoming a child, recovering from a serious illness, or caring for a loved one.
As an employer, you play an important role in helping your employees learn about and access Minnesota Paid Leave. To help you prepare for the new program, Paid Leave is partnering with the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation (MFBF) and the Farmers Union (MFU) to host a virtual information session for farmers and agricultural employers. We will provide an overview of the program, answer your questions, and help you get ready to meet your responsibilities under Paid Leave.
Tuesday, November 25
12 – 1:30 p.m. (Central)

Register here for the event. Once you register, you will receive an email with a link to join the webinar.
More information about the Paid Leave program is available on our website: paidleave.mn.gov
