Events By Region:
Green Cover Spring Field Day- CANCELLED
Moran, Kansas Moran, Kansas, United StatesJoin us for a spring field day in Moran, Kansas featuring our winter cover crop test plots. Explore cover crop mixes and species, connect with other local growers, and learn about soil health. Please note: the program is the same on both days (April 28 & April 30). Location directions: From Moran, head east on…
Nature Walk
Indian Rock Park 1500 Gypsum Ave, Salina, Kansas, United StatesJoin Pheasants Forever biologists Elijah Cairo and Gibbon Simmons on April 30, 2026 for a lesson on prairie ecology, plant ID, and threats to its existence. Event is free and open to producers, gardeners, and the general public! Meet at 10:00am in the lodge parking lot of Indian Rock Park in Salina, KS.
Soil Health Partnership Webinar
Join us for a free, monthly one-hour webinar hosted by the Kansas Soil Health Alliance featuring farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals providing insightful views and sharing personal experiences on how they are working to improve and protect Kansas's soil. The webinar is on Zoom from noon-1pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Flint Hills Festival
Flint Hills Discovery Center 315 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesExperience the culture and beauty of the Flint Hills at our annual community festival. Live entertainment food trucks, children's activities, community groups, and more are all on display at this celebration of our beautiful region!
Let’s Talk Grazing 101 (VIRTUAL)
Join us for a conversational approach to “Grazing 101” at the home of NatGLC. With over 55 years of practical grazing experience, Central Region Manager, Tom Shea, and Northeast Manager, Troy Bishopp, take on the huge context of grazing planning in smaller bites. The tandem will share field-level grazing management nuances and observations for the 2026…
Compost Fest and Spring Plant Sale
Common Ground at KC Farm School 2443 S. 42nd Street, Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesCompost Fest 2026 is back at KC Farm School and (of course) BIGGER and BETTER than ever!! The event will feature vendors and activities on composting, food rescue, ag educational, and resiliency organizations; black soldier fly demo, mushroom log making, bio char burn, and a HUGE COMPOST PILE construction! ALL THIS in addition to a…
Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Monthly Grazing Call (VIRTUAL)
Connect with other graziers from across the state of Kansas in a telephone conversation with grazing management experts on the SECOND MONDAY of each month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. These informal discussions cover all aspects of grazing management. This is an opportunity to learn how you can use complementary forages to extend your grazing season,…
Noble Land Essentials
Noble Research Institute - Pavilion 2715 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, Oklahoma, United StatesLearn what your land needs to grow the quality forage needed for today's grazing herds to be healthy, productive and profitable. Lessons covered include: Getting grounded in regenerative agriculture, Healthier Soil = A Better Bottom Line, Understanding your soil health, Tracking soil health, Gaining stakeholder buy-in, Building a personalized action plan
Women Landowners Leading Regeneration- Event for Non-Operating Women Landowners
Prairiewood Retreat & Preserve- Blue Sage Barn 1484 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesThis gathering provides a unique learning community for women non-operating landowners renting farmland to tenants in Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. You'll gain practical conservation knowledge and build confidence in connecting with your tenants. This in-person meeting will be followed by three virtual meetings over Zoom.
Callery Pear Buyback Program- Wichita
If you remove a Callery pear from your property, you can receive a free native replacement tree at one of our May 2026 buyback events. This program applies to Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) and its common cultivars, including ‘Bradford,’ ‘Cleveland Select,’ and ‘Aristocrat.’ Before signing up, please read all event details carefully on the event…
Callery Pear Buyback Program- Ellsworth
If you remove a Callery pear from your property, you can receive a free native replacement tree at one of our May 2026 buyback events. This program applies to Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) and its common cultivars, including ‘Bradford,’ ‘Cleveland Select,’ and ‘Aristocrat.’ Before signing up, please read all event details carefully on the event…
Callery Pear Buyback Program- Manhattan
If you remove a Callery pear from your property, you can receive a free native replacement tree at one of our May 2026 buyback events. This program applies to Callery pear (Pyrus calleryana) and its common cultivars, including ‘Bradford,’ ‘Cleveland Select,’ and ‘Aristocrat.’ Before signing up, please read all event details carefully on the event…
Abundant Ogallala: Producers and Possibilities- Part 2 (VIRTUAL)
Join NCAT Agriculture Specialists Darron Gaus and Cody Brown for a virtual workshop series that will: • Discuss the state of water in the Ogallala Aquifer and the High Plains • Highlight water conservation practices • Introduce producers to conservation funders • Explore drought resilience . . .and more!
Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture Curriculum Teacher Workshop
Agronomy Education Center- Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesFunded by the National Institute of Food and Agriculture’s (NIFA) Secondary Education, Two Year Post Secondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grant (SPECA), American Farmland Trust brought together partners from across states and sectors to create and pilot a hands-on soil health and regenerative agriculture curriculum for high schools focused in the…
Southern Plains Grasslands Summit
The Salt Fork Event Center 27251 County Road 460, Alva, Oklahoma, United StatesJoin producers, agencies, and academics for three days of collaboration focused on the future of grasslands across the Southern Plains. With three themed tracks: Working Lands- Ranching, Wildlife- BioDiversity, and Conservation- Resources Management.
Soil Health Partnership Webinar
Join us for a free, monthly one-hour webinar hosted by the Kansas Soil Health Alliance featuring farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals providing insightful views and sharing personal experiences on how they are working to improve and protect Kansas's soil. The webinar is on Zoom from noon-1pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Central Plains Drinking Water Quality and Rural Health Symposium
University of Kansas Conference Center 815 Fambrough Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, United StatesJoin us for a one-day interdisciplinary symposium bringing together researchers, health professionals, rural health advocates, policymakers, and community leaders from Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Oklahoma to explore the critical intersection of water quality and rural health. Clean water is fundamental to health, yet many rural communities face unique challenges in maintaining and accessing safe…
Business of Grazing
Lincoln University George Washington Carver Farm 3804 Bald Hill Road, Jefferson City, Missouri, United StatesBusiness of Grazing teaches you how to manage your grazing lands by: Calculating gross margins and identifying profitable ventures to scale while phasing out underperforming areas, Understanding cost-benefit analysis of key investments like water and fencing through real-life case studies, and Creating detailed grazing plans to guide daily operations, support business goals and seize opportunities.…
Conservation in Action Tour: America’s Premier On-Farm Experience
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel 421 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesThe annual Conservation in Action Tour is a live showcase of practical and profitable conservation management practices and sustainable farming systems. Farmer-led demonstrations provide national leaders from the entire food and agriculture value chain with critical perspectives to harness for program design, outreach, implementation, and accelerating the adoption of conservation practices at scale.
Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Monthly Grazing Call (VIRTUAL)
Connect with other graziers from across the state of Kansas in a telephone conversation with grazing management experts on the SECOND MONDAY of each month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. These informal discussions cover all aspects of grazing management. This is an opportunity to learn how you can use complementary forages to extend your grazing season,…
Noble Grazing Flint Hills Series
Hy-Plains Research 453 M Avenue, Council Grove, Kansas, United StatesNoble Grazing Flint Hills Series offers ranchers education and guidance to effective grazing management and business strategy. With region-specific tools and practical guidance, this series helps you embrace adaptive grazing while boosting productivity and profitability. Space is limited to the first 35 participants. This series is designed as a complete program, so participants are expected to…
Research Field Conference with Pfaltzgraff Farms
12189 County Roat 7 Haxtun, CO 80731 12189 County Road 7, Haxtun, CO, United StatesThe Dynamics of Soil Health, Diversity, and Insects This two day conference will kick off with an afternoon with Dr. Thomas Dykstra, and hold onto your seats because it finishes with Dr. Jerry Hatfield. You'll see the full spectrum presented from soil biology, to plant health, climatology, and insects. All of the pieces come together…
Research Field Conference with Pfaltzgraff Farms
12189 County Roat 7 Haxtun, CO 80731 12189 County Road 7, Haxtun, CO, United StatesThe Dynamics of Soil Health, Diversity, and Insects This two day conference will kick off with an afternoon with Dr. Thomas Dykstra, and hold onto your seats because it finishes with Dr. Jerry Hatfield. You'll see the full spectrum presented from soil biology, to plant health, climatology, and insects. All of the pieces come together…
Research Field Conference with Pfaltzgraff Farms
12189 County Roat 7 Haxtun, CO 80731 12189 County Road 7, Haxtun, CO, United StatesThe Dynamics of Soil Health, Diversity, and Insects This two day conference will kick off with an afternoon with Dr. Thomas Dykstra, and hold onto your seats because it finishes with Dr. Jerry Hatfield. You'll see the full spectrum presented from soil biology, to plant health, climatology, and insects. All of the pieces come together…
Women in Ag Event
Eureka, KS 110 E. 3rd Street, Eureka, Kansas, United StatesSave the date for June 17th! Confirmed topics include: Native Plants and Gardens, The Wonderful World of Honey Bees, and Planting your own succulent pots. More information will be announced later.
Abundant Ogallala: Producers and Possibilities- Part 3 (VIRTUAL)
Join NCAT Agriculture Specialists Darron Gaus and Cody Brown for a virtual workshop series that will: • Discuss the state of water in the Ogallala Aquifer and the High Plains • Highlight water conservation practices • Introduce producers to conservation funders • Explore drought resilience . . .and more!
Switzer/KSU Agriculture Camp for Youth
This hands-on experience introduces youth to agriculture, leadership, and cultural heritage while exploring Kansas State University's College of Agriculture and the historic community of Nicodemus. The Switzer/KSU Agriculture Camp for Youth is a week-long program designed to introduce young people to agriculture, leadership, and the history of farming. During the camp, students visit Kansas State University’s College of…
Soil Health Partnership Webinar
Join us for a free, monthly one-hour webinar hosted by the Kansas Soil Health Alliance featuring farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals providing insightful views and sharing personal experiences on how they are working to improve and protect Kansas's soil. The webinar is on Zoom from noon-1pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Enhancing Soil Health in Native Grass and Cropland
Alma Community Center 1050 Ohio Street, Alma, Kansas, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon and evening bus tour! Attendees will load a bus to travel to tour stops. Dinner and wrap-up discussions will follow at the Alma Community Center.
51st Annual Four State Farm Show
Pittsburg State University - Robert W Plaster Center 1701 S Homer St, Pittsburg, Kansas, United StatesWith the latest in agricultural goods and services from nationwide exhibitors, there’s plenty to see at the Four State Farm Show. After five years of being held in May, the Four State Farm Show dates are changing. Returning to the campus of Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS, this year’s event will be held July…
Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Monthly Grazing Call (VIRTUAL)
Connect with other graziers from across the state of Kansas in a telephone conversation with grazing management experts on the SECOND MONDAY of each month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. These informal discussions cover all aspects of grazing management. This is an opportunity to learn how you can use complementary forages to extend your grazing season,…
Abundant Ogallala: Producers and Possibilities- Part 4 (VIRTUAL)
Join NCAT Agriculture Specialists Darron Gaus and Cody Brown for a virtual workshop series that will: • Discuss the state of water in the Ogallala Aquifer and the High Plains • Highlight water conservation practices • Introduce producers to conservation funders • Explore drought resilience . . .and more!
AI in Kansas Ag Conference
City Limits Convention Center 2227 S Range, Colby, KS, United StatesSave the Date! You're invited to join the second annual AI in Kansas Ag Conference, an informative day highlighting the newest agricultural technology using artificial intelligence.
81st SWCS International Annual Conference
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark 1 South Broadway, St.Louis, Missouri, United StatesMeet us in St. Louis! Save the date for the 81st SWCS International Annual Conference, taking place on July 26-29, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri. This year’s theme, Gateway to Conservation, embraces St. Louis’s historic and geographic significance. Located just south of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, the two largest moving bodies of…
The Grazing Toolbox with Tom Shea
Manhattan, KS Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesUnlock the full potential of your pastures and forage with our comprehensive course designed for producers in the Central region. “The Grazing Toolbox” covers a complete range of grazing management tools—both organic and inorganic—that empower you to optimize your land’s productivity. Whether you’re looking to reduce fire risk, restore soil health, or increase the long-term…
Soil Health Partnership Webinar
Join us for a free, monthly one-hour webinar hosted by the Kansas Soil Health Alliance featuring farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals providing insightful views and sharing personal experiences on how they are working to improve and protect Kansas's soil. The webinar is on Zoom from noon-1pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Crops & Cattle Conference & Ag Expo
Kansas City Convention Center 301 W. 13th St. #100, Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesHigh Plains Journal invites farmers, ranchers and ag experts to the Crops & Cattle – Conference & Ag Expo—coming to the Kansas City Convention Center this August. Gain practical strategies that strengthen both your production and your bottom line. From advancing cropping systems to improving cattle performance, this event delivers real-world education focused on profitability, efficiency, and long-term…
Great Plains Fire Summit
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Student Center 709 Oklahoma Blvd., Alva, Oklahoma, United StatesNeighbors in Fire, Partners in Conservation. The 2026 Great Plains Fire Summit brings together researchers and practitioners of prescribed fire throughout the Great Plains! Kansas and Oklahoma are proud to host this year and to highlight how the prescribed burning efforts of local and regional neighbors are improving conservation outcomes between partners in our ecosystems…
Green Cover Summer Field Day
Green Cover Seed - Bladen Location 918 Road X, Bladen, NE, United StatesSave the Date for this annual field day!
Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Monthly Grazing Call (VIRTUAL)
Connect with other graziers from across the state of Kansas in a telephone conversation with grazing management experts on the SECOND MONDAY of each month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. These informal discussions cover all aspects of grazing management. This is an opportunity to learn how you can use complementary forages to extend your grazing season,…
Soil Health Partnership Webinar
Join us for a free, monthly one-hour webinar hosted by the Kansas Soil Health Alliance featuring farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals providing insightful views and sharing personal experiences on how they are working to improve and protect Kansas's soil. The webinar is on Zoom from noon-1pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Noble Land Essentials
Lincoln University George Washington Carver Farm 3804 Bald Hill Road, Jefferson City, Missouri, United StatesLearn what your land needs to grow the quality forage needed for today's grazing herds to be healthy, productive and profitable. Lessons covered include: Getting grounded in regenerative agriculture, Healthier Soil = A Better Bottom Line, Understanding your soil health, Tracking soil health, Gaining stakeholder buy-in, Building a personalized action plan. Lincoln University is pleased…
Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Monthly Grazing Call (VIRTUAL)
Connect with other graziers from across the state of Kansas in a telephone conversation with grazing management experts on the SECOND MONDAY of each month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. These informal discussions cover all aspects of grazing management. This is an opportunity to learn how you can use complementary forages to extend your grazing season,…
Soil Health School: Dig into the Fundamentals of Soil Health
BS Farms Axtell, Kansas, United StatesWe're hosting our first Soil Health School! Join the Kansas Soil Health Alliance for two days of hands-on soil health education and networking for beginners, offering practical tools and support to help guide the next steps for your farm and/or livestock operation.
Noble Grazing Essentials
Lincoln University George Washington Carver Farm 3804 Bald Hill Road, Jefferson City, Missouri, United StatesNoble Grazing Essentials teaches you how to manage your grazing lands by: Improving the health and productivity of your soil, Maximizing forage use without over grazing, Properly assessing and calculating carrying capacity and stocking rate, and Implementing adaptive grazing strategies for pasture rest and recovery. Lincoln University is pleased to offer this special reduced registration…
NATGLC Bus Tour: Grazing the Heartland
The journey rolls on — and we’re headed to the heart of the Midwest! Next stop: Sioux Falls, SD. Prepare for an unforgettable experience celebrating managed grazing, connection, and innovation. Tour stops coming soon, stay tuned!
Soil Health Partnership Webinar
Join us for a free, monthly one-hour webinar hosted by the Kansas Soil Health Alliance featuring farmers, ranchers, educators, and ag professionals providing insightful views and sharing personal experiences on how they are working to improve and protect Kansas's soil. The webinar is on Zoom from noon-1pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Noble Grazing Essentials
Noble Research Institute - Pavilion 2715 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, Oklahoma, United StatesNoble Grazing Essentials teaches you how to manage your grazing lands by: Improving the health and productivity of your soil, Maximizing forage use without over grazing, Properly assessing and calculating carrying capacity and stocking rate, and Implementing adaptive grazing strategies for pasture rest and recovery.
Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Monthly Grazing Call (VIRTUAL)
Connect with other graziers from across the state of Kansas in a telephone conversation with grazing management experts on the SECOND MONDAY of each month, from 7:30 to 9:00 pm. These informal discussions cover all aspects of grazing management. This is an opportunity to learn how you can use complementary forages to extend your grazing season,…
Kansas & Missouri Environmental Education Conference
Kauffman Foundation Conference Center 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesSave the Date! The theme this year is- From Soil to the Sky: Systems Connect Us All