Living With Fire: Prescribed Burning, Wildfire Safety, & Land Stewardship
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Douglas County Fairgrounds, Flory Building, 2120 Harper Street, Lawrence, Kansas, 66046, United States
Fire has shaped our landscapes for centuries—with both beneficial and destructive outcomes. This program explores fire as a management tool, covering prescribed burning, wildfire risk reduction, and practical steps homeowners can take to live more safely with fire. Participants will gain a better understanding of when fire helps, when it threatens, and how thoughtful planning can protect people, property, and ecosystems. Registration is free!

Kansas Water Day at the Capitol
2026-03-17 09:00 - 14:00 | Kansas State Capitol, 300 W. 10th, Topeka, Kansas, 66612, United States
Join in celebrating Kansas Water Day in observance of World Water Day at the Capitol! World Water Day celebrates water and inspires action to tackle the global water crisis.

Kansas Women in Ag
2026-03-21 00:00 - 23:59 | Corning Community Center, 6221 5th St, Corning, Kansas, 66417, United States
Mark your calendars for the next Kansas Women in Ag event!

The Statewide Women in Ag is co-hosted by the Jackson, Nemaha and Pottawatomie County Conservation Districts from Kansas to inform, educate and spread awareness to the men & women producers in our area who help feed & clothe the world.

Forest Stand Improvement & Streambank Stabilization Field Day/Walking Tour
2026-03-24 10:30 - 14:30 | Alcove Spring Historical Park, Marysville, Kansas, 66508, United States
Topics include: Wildlife Habitat, Timber Production, Long-term Forest Health, Emerald Ash Borer Updates, Land Stewardship & Conservation, Financial Assistance, Streambank Stabilization

61st Annual Mid America Farm Expo
2026-03-25 00:00 - 2026-03-27 23:59 | Tony’s Pizza Event Center, 800 The Midway, Salina, Kansas, 67401, United States
Save the Date! More details will be listed as they are announced.

The Expo has grown to become one of the largest Spring Farm Shows in the Midwest. Over 200 exhibits are on display representing companies from around the United States. The Expo attracts thousands of people each year.

Soil Health Master Class Presented by Dr. Liz Haney
2026-03-26 10:00 - 14:00 | Worden Cornerstone Church, 294 E 900th Rd, Baldwin City, Kansas, 66006, United States
This intensive masterclass will provide an in-depth exploration of the revolutionary Haney Soil Health Test, developed by soil chemist and microbiologist Rick Haney. Unlike traditional soil tests that rely on statistics from labs or single geographic areas, the Haney Test treats each field as a dynamic, living system, examining soil from a holistic and biological perspective rather than the typical physical and chemical approach.What You’ll Learn:– How the Haney Test uses H3A extraction to assess individual field variables– Understanding soil health data collection and interpretation– Real-world applications for improving soil health and farm productivity– Strategies for implementing soil health practices that rebuild rather than deplete soil function– How to read and apply test results to make meaningful improvements on your own farm

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Farmer to Farmer Lunch and Learn: Let's Talk Drones
2026-03-26 11:00 - 13:00 | Idana Presbyterian Church, 214 Lincoln Street, Idana, Kansas, 67432, United States
We’re excited to welcome Brady Burks of Burks Aerial Agriculture, LLC as our guest speaker for the upcoming Farmer to Farmer Lunch and Learn.

Book Launch and Community Table for "Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods"
2026-03-31 17:30 - 19:30 | Lawrence Public Library, 707 Vermont Street, Lawrence, Kansas, 66044, United States
Join us for a celebration of perennial foods and their deep roots in this land and community! We’ll gather around a common table to share and build local connections, enjoy perennial treats, and engage in conversation with Liz Carlisle, Aubrey Streit Krug, Megan Kaminski, and Kelly Kindscher about their new book, Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods. This work features contributions from 35 farmers, scientists, poets, land stewards, Indigenous knowledgeholders, faith leaders, food writers, ethnobotanists, environmental historians, teachers, and community leaders. Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing, courtesy of Raven Book Store.

In Lawrence, a number of leaders and organizations bring us in closer relationship to the land through their work. We invite all attendees to learn more about the efforts of these groups and offer something of their own making/foraging/history to bring to the table. Share something that reflects your connection to the seasons and perennial stewardship in this place, and bring your calendar to sign up for future events!

This event is held in partnership with The Land Institute and The Commons at KU.

Organic Farming Field Day
2026-04-08 08:00 - 15:00 | Kleinenfelter Barn Conference Center, 1774 230th Street, Hiawatha, Kansas, 66434, 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 farm tour at Geiger Farms, where participants will see organic grain production and regenerative practices in action.

This event is designed for farmers, landowners, agronomists, and anyone interested in organic and regenerative agriculture.

This organic farming workshop in Hiawatha, Kansas brings together farmers and soil health experts to share practical strategies for improving soil biology, cover crop systems, and regenerative agriculture practices.

Using Compost Extracts to Build a Productive Soil Ecosystem
2026-04-14 10:00 - 15:00 | Gen8 Bio Farm, 156 270th Street, Sabetha, Kansas, 66534, 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

Women in Agriculture
2026-04-15 09:00 - 15:30 | Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 S. Hickory St., Ottawa, Kansas, 66067, United States
Keynote speaker: Debbie Lyons Blythe. Topics include estate planning, accounting systems, turning stress into strength and more!

Non Trad Ag Coffee Talk: Agritourism At A Crossroads
2026-04-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Casa Somerset Bed and Breakfast and Organic Farm, 16315 W 287th St, Paola, Kansas, 66071, 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

Douglas County Conservation District Cover Crop Demonstration Field
2026-04-16 18:00 - 18:30 | DG Co Cons. District Cover Crop Demo Field, 2197 N 1100 Rd, Eudora, Kansas, 66025, United States
Curious about cover crops? Come see them in action! The Douglas County Conservation District is hosting a FREE event at the Cover Crop Demonstration Field to explore how no-till and cover crops perform in real field conditions. This event is a great chance to learn how these practices can improve soil health, reduce erosion, and benefit your operation.

Gardening for Soil Health Workshop
2026-04-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Golden Wheel Senior Center, 114 S. Concord St, Minneapolis, Kansas, 67467, United States
Come learn about Vermicomposting, IMOs and make your own worm bin! Featuring Scott Eckert, Tyler Johnson and Shelby Beyer!

Animal Health Intelligence Summit
2026-04-29 12:00 - 19:00 | HP Spur, 453 M Avenue, Council Grove, Kansas, 66846, United States
The Institute for Digital Agriculture and Advanced Analytics (ID3A) at Kansas State University and the National Agricultural Biosecurity Center (NABC) invite livestock leaders to the Animal Health Intelligence Summit on April 29 at HP Spur, a new education facility in Council Grove, Kansas, owned by Tom Jones, owner/manager of Hy-Plains Feedyard.

As one of the first events hosted in the state-of-the-art space, the summit will convene cattle producers, veterinarians, researchers and industry partners to explore data‑driven approaches to animal health, preparedness and on‑the‑ground decision‑making.

Flint Hills Festival
2026-05-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, 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!

Compost Fest and Spring Plant Sale
2026-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Common Ground at KC Farm School, 2443 S. 42nd Street, Kansas City, Kansas, 66106, 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 repeat performance of MICROBE’S: ALWAYS AND EVERYWHERE, an interactive play.

The Johnson County Conservation District and Franklin County Conservation District will be presenting The Soil Tunnel Trailer.

In addition, a spring plant sale including ALL the summer veg, 30+ varieties of tomatoes, sweet peppers, eggplant, NATIVE PLANTS, flowers, HERBS…compost and soil mix, along with our regular friendly vendors.

Hosted by Missouri Organic Recycling and KC Farm School at Gibbs Road

Women Landowners Leading Regeneration- Event for Non-Operating Women Landowners
2026-05-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Prairiewood Retreat & Preserve- Blue Sage Barn, 1484 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, Kansas, 66503, 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.

Callery Pear Buyback Program- Manhattan
2026-05-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Missouri
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 page. Registration will open later this spring.

Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture Curriculum Teacher Workshop
2026-05-26 10:00 - 16:00 | Agronomy Education Center- Kansas State University, Manhattan, Kansas, 66506, United States
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.

Raising and Grazing Goats Academy
2026-06-01 08:00 - 2026-06-02 17:00, 2026-06-08 09:00 - 2026-06-09 15:30, 2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-06-30 15:30 | The SAVE Farm, 9680 N 52nd St, Riley, Kansas, 66531, United States
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.

Central Plains Drinking Water Quality and Rural Health Symposium
2026-06-02 00:00 - 23:59 | University of Kansas Conference Center, 815 Fambrough Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, 66045, United States
Join 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 water. This symposium will provide a platform to share relevant issues in the Central Plains states, identify data gaps, foster cross-disciplinary communication, and develop actionable strategies for improving water quality and public health outcomes in rural settings.

This one-day event will take place on June 2, 2026 at the brand-new University of Kansas Conference Center located in Lawrence, KS. The event will feature talks by speakers from each state addressing state-specific issues and ongoing research initiatives and breakout discussions on a variety of water and health topics.

Kansas Soil Health Network Field Day
2026-06-04 08:30 - 13:00 | Guetterman Brothers Family Farms, 9970 W 215th Street, Bucyrus, KS, 66013
Join us for a morning of soil health education at Guetterman Brothers Family Farms. This event will feature a field tour, farmer panel, free lunch and more!

Prairie Tour and Native Landscaping Information Meeting
2026-06-10 18:30 - 20:00 | Welda Community Center, 18959 SW Tioga St., Welda, Kansas, 66091, United States
Prairie Tour and Landscaping Information Meeting with guest speaker, Kathy Denning (Grassland Heritage Foundation Program Director)

Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality
2026-06-15 09:00 - 16:00 | Grace Community Church, 310 E 8th Street, Overbrook, Kansas, 66524, United States
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!

Noble Grazing Flint Hills Series
2026-06-16 00:00 - 2026-06-18 23:59 | Hy-Plains Research, 453 M Avenue, Council Grove, Kansas, 66846, United States
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.

Space 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.

Noble Grazing Essentials: June 16-18

Business of Grazing: July 14-16

Flint Hills Workshop: August 11

Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality
2026-06-16 09:00 - 16:00 | Heritage Event Center, 109 Delaware Street, Leavenworth, Kansas, 66048, United States

Switzer/KSU Agriculture Camp for Youth
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00 | Missouri
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 Agriculture, where they participate in hands-on activities and learn about different agricultural fields and career pathways.

Campers 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.

The 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.
