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SUMMARY:Nature Walk
DESCRIPTION:Join 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. \n\n\n\nEvent is free and open to producers\, gardeners\, and the general public! \n\n\n\nMeet at 10:00am in the lodge parking lot of Indian Rock Park in Salina\, KS.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/nature-walk/
LOCATION:Indian Rock Park\, 1500 Gypsum Ave\, Salina\, Kansas\, 67401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T170000
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SUMMARY:Flint Hills Festival
DESCRIPTION:Experience 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!
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/flint-hills-festival/
LOCATION:Flint Hills Discovery Center\, 315 South 3rd Street\, Manhattan\, Kansas\, 66502\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas,Northeast Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260512T150000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
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SUMMARY:Women Landowners Leading Regeneration- Event for Non-Operating Women Landowners
DESCRIPTION:This 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.  \n\n\n\nThis in-person meeting will be followed by three virtual meetings over Zoom.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/women-landowners-leading-regeneration-event-for-non-operating-women-landowners/
LOCATION:Prairiewood Retreat & Preserve- Blue Sage Barn\, 1484 Wildcat Creek Road\, Manhattan\, Kansas\, 66503\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas,Northeast Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260513T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T000701Z
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SUMMARY:Callery Pear Buyback Program- Ellsworth
DESCRIPTION: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.’ \n\n\n\nBefore signing up\, please read all event details carefully on the event page. Registration will open later this spring.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/callery-pear-buyback-program-ellsworth/
LOCATION:Kansas
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260514T180000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260318T001329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T001331Z
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SUMMARY:Callery Pear Buyback Program- Manhattan
DESCRIPTION: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.’ \n\n\n\nBefore signing up\, please read all event details carefully on the event page. Registration will open later this spring.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/callery-pear-buyback-program-manhattan/
LOCATION:Kansas
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas,Northeast Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260526T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260410T230311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T230332Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture Curriculum Teacher Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Funded 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 Midwest. We are currently seeking teachers interested in receiving training through this workshop\, teaching the curriculum and providing feedback for our developers.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/soil-health-regenerative-agriculture-curriculum-teacher-workshop/
LOCATION:Agronomy Education Center- Kansas State University\, Manhattan\, Kansas\, 66506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas,Northeast Kansas
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=application/pdf:https://kssoilhealth.org/wp-content/uploads/May-26th-Curriculum-Event-Flyer.pdf
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260601T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260526T180306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260526T223738Z
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SUMMARY:Raising and Grazing Goats Academy
DESCRIPTION:Raising and Grazing Goats Academy Will Highlight Using Goats as a Land Management Tool!Goats are nature’s solution to woody plants and undesired vegetation. The last thing that a goat wants to eat is grass! This makes the goat a perfect answer for all of the plants that ranchers struggle with to control; that the cows and sheep don’t like. This plant material is perfect for a group of goats. In addition to solving the invasive species problem an added bonus is the crop of goat kids as a revenue stream for the producer. The weaned kids can be saved as replacement animals\, used for a rent-a-goat land management service or sold for income.Any producer considering raising goats should plan to attend one of these two-day grazing schools\, to be offered June 1-2\, June 8-9\, or June 29-30\, 2026. These two-day schools will be held at the SAVE Farm\, 9680 N 52nd St. Riley\, KS. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. with Class from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.There is no cost to attend this grazing school. Lunch will be provided and attendees will be given a 3-ring binder resource guide with information and room to compile and store the business records for the goat business. Pre-registration is needed for planning lunch and handouts. Please provide complete name\, mailing address\, email\, phone number for everyone that is attending. Please pre-register using the QR Code or with Mary Howell\, mary@kglc.org or call/text 785-562-8726.Instructors for this school are Mary Powell and Lora Frick. Both ladies have raised goats their entire lives and have great information to share with everyone in attendance.Topics to be presented are:Day 1 (Mondays) – Selecting the right goat\, animal science of goats 101\, breeding\, kidding\, and herd health. Some hands-on care of goats will be included.Day 2 (Tuesdays) – Making goats a business\, accounting\, budgeting\, marketing\, goat rental\, fencing and using the goats to help manage the land including invasive speciesFor information or questions contact: Mary Howell\, mary@kglc.org or call/text 785-562-8726.This great introductory level goat grazing school is made possible by a grant from USDA-NRCS. Partners collaborating with this effort are: Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition\, National Grazing Lands Coalition\, SAVE Farm and Kansas Soil Health Alliance.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/raising-and-grazing-goats-academy/
LOCATION:The SAVE Farm\, 9680 N 52nd St\, Riley\, Kansas\, 66531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas,Northeast Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260608T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260609T153000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
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SUMMARY:Raising and Grazing Goats Academy
DESCRIPTION:Raising and Grazing Goats Academy Will Highlight Using Goats as a Land Management Tool!Goats are nature’s solution to woody plants and undesired vegetation. The last thing that a goat wants to eat is grass! This makes the goat a perfect answer for all of the plants that ranchers struggle with to control; that the cows and sheep don’t like. This plant material is perfect for a group of goats. In addition to solving the invasive species problem an added bonus is the crop of goat kids as a revenue stream for the producer. The weaned kids can be saved as replacement animals\, used for a rent-a-goat land management service or sold for income.Any producer considering raising goats should plan to attend one of these two-day grazing schools\, to be offered June 1-2\, June 8-9\, or June 29-30\, 2026. These two-day schools will be held at the SAVE Farm\, 9680 N 52nd St. Riley\, KS. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. with Class from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.There is no cost to attend this grazing school. Lunch will be provided and attendees will be given a 3-ring binder resource guide with information and room to compile and store the business records for the goat business. Pre-registration is needed for planning lunch and handouts. Please provide complete name\, mailing address\, email\, phone number for everyone that is attending. Please pre-register using the QR Code or with Mary Howell\, mary@kglc.org or call/text 785-562-8726.Instructors for this school are Mary Powell and Lora Frick. Both ladies have raised goats their entire lives and have great information to share with everyone in attendance.Topics to be presented are:Day 1 (Mondays) – Selecting the right goat\, animal science of goats 101\, breeding\, kidding\, and herd health. Some hands-on care of goats will be included.Day 2 (Tuesdays) – Making goats a business\, accounting\, budgeting\, marketing\, goat rental\, fencing and using the goats to help manage the land including invasive speciesFor information or questions contact: Mary Howell\, mary@kglc.org or call/text 785-562-8726.This great introductory level goat grazing school is made possible by a grant from USDA-NRCS. Partners collaborating with this effort are: Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition\, National Grazing Lands Coalition\, SAVE Farm and Kansas Soil Health Alliance.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/raising-and-grazing-goats-academy-2/
LOCATION:The SAVE Farm\, 9680 N 52nd St\, Riley\, Kansas\, 66531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas,Northeast Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T235959
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260410T221007Z
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SUMMARY:Noble Grazing Flint Hills Series
DESCRIPTION:Noble 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. \n\n\n\nSpace is limited to the first 35 participants. This series is designed as a complete program\, so participants are expected to attend all three sessions to maximize the benefits. \n\n\n\nNoble Grazing Essentials: June 16-18 \n\n\n\nBusiness of Grazing: July 14-16 \n\n\n\nFlint Hills Workshop: August 11
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/noble-grazing-flint-hills-series/
LOCATION:Hy-Plains Research\, 453 M Avenue\, Council Grove\, Kansas\, 66846\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas,Northeast Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T140000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260505T214554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260505T214616Z
UID:10001366-1781602200-1781618400@kssoilhealth.org
SUMMARY:Brush Management Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for expert speakers\, demos\, drone imagery\, and a free lunch.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/brush-management-field-day/
LOCATION:The Front Porch Event Center\, 602 Mill Street\, Alton\, Kansas\, 67623\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260512T213853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T230055Z
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SUMMARY:Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Candy Thomas\, soil health specialist with the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts\, and Doug Peterson\, regenerative ag specialist\, are hitting the road! They will be leading 4 grazing schools in 4 locations in 4 days!
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/grazing-management-for-soil-health-water-quality-3/
LOCATION:Red Rocks Ranch\, 4340 270th Road\, Soldier\, Kansas\, 66540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260512T214322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T230534Z
UID:10001374-1781773200-1781798400@kssoilhealth.org
SUMMARY:Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality
DESCRIPTION:Candy Thomas\, soil health specialist with the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts\, and Doug Peterson\, regenerative ag specialist\, are hitting the road! They will be leading 4 grazing schools in 4 locations in 4 days!
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/grazing-management-for-soil-health-water-quality-4/
LOCATION:The SAVE Farm\, 9680 N 52nd St\, Riley\, Kansas\, 66531\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T170000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260319T233313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T233315Z
UID:10001329-1782201600-1782493200@kssoilhealth.org
SUMMARY:Switzer/KSU Agriculture Camp for Youth
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\n\n\nThe 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 Agriculture\, where they participate in hands-on activities and learn about different agricultural fields and career pathways. \n\n\n\nCampers also connect with MANRRS students (Minorities in Agriculture\, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) who share their experiences in college and agriculture-related careers. The program includes a visit to Nicodemus\, Kansas\, where students learn about the historic Black farming community while participating in outdoor activities such as horseback riding\, fishing\, and conservation learning. \n\n\n\nThe camp combines agricultural education with leadership development and cultural history\, giving youth a better understanding of the role agriculture plays in communities and future career opportunities. The program is supported by partners including Cargill\, USDA-NRCS\, and community organizations.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/switzer-ksu-agriculture-camp-for-youth/
LOCATION:Kansas
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas,Northeast Kansas,Northwest Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260327T141751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260522T174630Z
UID:10001334-1783515600-1783540800@kssoilhealth.org
SUMMARY:Enhancing Soil Health in Native Grass and Cropland
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/enhancing-soil-health-in-native-grass-and-cropland/
LOCATION:Alma Community Center\, 1050 Ohio Street\, Alma\, Kansas\, 66401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas,Northeast Kansas
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ORGANIZER;CN="Kansas Soil Health Alliance":MAILTO:Jennifer@KSsoilhealth.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260728T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260729T235959
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260410T214903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260525T181342Z
UID:10001348-1785196800-1785369599@kssoilhealth.org
SUMMARY:The Grazing Toolbox with Tom Shea
DESCRIPTION:Unlock 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 economic value of your operation\, this course offers the proven solutions and practical skills you need to succeed. \n\n\n\nLed by the expertise of Tom Shea\, the program blends in-depth classroom instruction with hands-on field experience. You’ll explore various topics\, and examine the nuances of each management decision. Tom’s real-world insights and guidance ensure you gain not just theoretical knowledge\, but actionable techniques you can implement on your own land.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/the-grazing-toolbox-with-tom-shea/
LOCATION:Manhattan\, KS\, Manhattan\, Kansas\, 66506\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas,Northeast Kansas
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260825T160000
DTSTAMP:20260527T182606
CREATED:20260520T221151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T221156Z
UID:10001379-1787644800-1787673600@kssoilhealth.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Soil Health Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Ottawa County Conservation District\, along with Clay & Dickinson County Conservation Districts invite you on a Soil Health Field Day Bus Tour! Special guests include Kevin Wiltse and Scott Heinemann. Breakfast and lunch provided.
URL:https://kssoilhealth.org/event/5th-annual-soil-health-field-day/
LOCATION:Wells Community Center\, 205 Main Street\, Wells\, Kansas\, 67467\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northcentral Kansas
ORGANIZER;CN="Ottawa County Conservation District":MAILTO:shannon.smith2@ks.nacdnet.net
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