Organic Farming Field Day

Kleinenfelter Barn Conference Center 1774 230th Street, Hiawatha, Kansas, United States

Join Acres U.S.A. and OCIA for a day of practical learning, farmer-to-farmer discussion, and hands-on insight into organic agriculture. This free field day brings together respected educators, experienced farmers, and land managers to explore soil health, cover crops, and profitable organic systems. The day begins with a morning conference session and concludes with a guided…

Free

Using Compost Extracts to Build a Productive Soil Ecosystem

Gen8 Bio Farm 156 270th Street, Sabetha, Kansas, United States

Compost extracts are a simple yet powerful method to inoculate agricultural soils with beneficial microbes to improve farm resiliency. Topics include: Regenerative Agriculture & Rhizophagy Cycle, Compost Extractor Demonstration, Live Microscopy and Farmer Panel about How They Integrated Compost Extracts into their Operation

Free

Women in Agriculture

Ottawa Memorial Auditorium 301 S. Hickory St., Ottawa, Kansas, United States

Keynote speaker: Debbie Lyons Blythe. Topics include estate planning, accounting systems, turning stress into strength and more!

Free

Non Trad Ag Coffee Talk: Agritourism At A Crossroads

Casa Somerset Bed and Breakfast and Organic Farm 16315 W 287th St, Paola, Kansas, United States

Join to learn how Kansas SB 519 is shaping new opportunities - and new questions - for farm businesses, presented by Dr. Yue Vaughan, Assistant Professor of Event & Hospitality Management, Kansas State University

Free

Gardening for Soil Health Workshop

Golden Wheel Senior Center 114 S. Concord St, Minneapolis, Kansas, United States

Come learn about Vermicomposting, IMOs and make your own worm bin! Featuring Scott Eckert, Tyler Johnson and Shelby Beyer!

Free

Flint Hills Festival

Flint Hills Discovery Center 315 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas, United States

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!

Free

Compost Fest and Spring Plant Sale

Common Ground at KC Farm School 2443 S. 42nd Street, Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Compost 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…

Women Landowners Leading Regeneration- Event for Non-Operating Women Landowners

Prairiewood Retreat & Preserve- Blue Sage Barn 1484 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, Kansas, United States

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. This in-person meeting will be followed by three virtual meetings over Zoom.

$10

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…

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…

$100 – $125

Enhancing Soil Health in Native Grass and Cropland

Alma Community Center 1050 Ohio Street, Alma, Kansas, United States

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.

Free

Crops & Cattle Conference & Ag Expo

Kansas City Convention Center 301 W. 13th St. #100, Kansas City, Missouri, United States

High 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…

$75

Soil Health School: Dig into the Fundamentals of Soil Health

BS Farms Axtell, Kansas, United States

We'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.