Events By Region:
Managing Stress in Agriculture
Colby Community College 1255 S. Range Ave., Colby, Kansas, United StatesMake plans to join us for an evening of practical advice from someone whose farm background and 'tells it like it is' personality has helped numerous individuals and families! Enjoy a meal, some socialization and a great speaker!
Tallgrass Prairies: Above and Below Ground
Baker Wetlands Discovery Center 1365 N 1250 Rd, Lawrence, Kansas, United StatesJoin the Grassland Heritage Foundation and Dr. Liz Koziol at the Baker Wetlands Discovery Center. Dr. Koziol will be taking us on a journey through the fascinating and complex world of plant-fungi interactions. There's so much that goes on beneath our feet in the prairie!
Soil Health Event: Cover Crops
Raymond Frye Complex 320 North Jefferson Ave, Wellington, Kansas, United StatesWe are excited to share that we will be holding a soil health event that will address everything related to cover crops. We are thrilled that Dr. Jill Clapperton will be joining us! You can check out her website at https://www.rhizoterra.com/ We ask that you please RSVP so that we can ensure that we have plenty…
Nutrient Management Workshop
Corning Community Center 6221 5th St, Corning, Kansas, United StatesYou'll learn about principles and economics of nutrient management, how to use soil tests, and there will be a field visit included.
McCook Farm & Ranch Expo
Red Willow County Fairgrounds 1412 West 5th Street, McCook, Nebraska, United StatesThe McCook Farm & Ranch Expo is a great place to come see the newest and latest in farming and ranching technology practices. We are expecting over 350 vendors from 20 states, Canada and Australia. This is the place to find all your livestock and farming needs.
Kansas Association of Conservation Districts (KACD) Annual Convention
Hyatt Regency, Wichita 400 W Waterman St, Wichita, Kansas, United StatesThe public is invited to join us at our annual convention to learn about conservation efforts in Kansas. Since 1944, KACD has helped forge key partnerships among federal, state, and local entities all committed to a common goal: wise use and protection of our state’s natural resources. These partnerships have been highly effective and mutually beneficial,…
ACRES U.S.A: Eco-Ag Conference
Marriott Madison West 1312 John Q Hammons Dr, Middleton, Wisconsin, United StatesJoin Acres USA at our 50th Annual Eco-Ag Conference and Trade Show! Back to the Roots: Cultivating a Future Grounded in Tradition and Innovation!
Premier Soil Health Event
Mayo Event Center 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, Minnesota, United StatesThe Premier Soil Health Event is for farmer, by farmers. Hosted by the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition, this events brings local, national, and regional soil health experts together to provide farmers and ranchers information they can use to improve their operations. Network with other farmers and farmer mentors, plus learn from long-time practitioners of strategies…
Soil Health Seminar- Creating Today’s Soils for Generational Resilience
Linn County 4-H Building 14861 E 840 Ter., Mound City, Kansas, United StatesMichael Thompson, Chairman, Kansas Soil Health Alliance, will be our main speaker leading us through topics on soil health, biologicals, and importance of cover crops. Hayden Guetterman will also be joining us to discuss success stories on their large-scale crop ground. We will allow time for questions and answers as well. Lunch will be provided.…
tHRIve Web Series: Nature’s Best Hope (VIRTUAL)
Recent headlines about global insect declines and three billion fewer birds in North America are a bleak reality check about how ineffective our current landscape designs have been at sustaining the plants and animals that sustain us. Such losses are not an option if we wish to continue our current standard of living on Planet…
Soil Health Institute 10th Anniversary Meeting (VIRTUAL)
Get ready to exchange ideas with global innovators in resilient agriculture. The Soil Health Institute’s 10th Anniversary Meeting will convene thought leaders to spark collaboration, gain new perspectives, and shape the future of the soil health movement. The virtual gathering will deepen knowledge and ignite opportunity across academia, industry, government, nonprofit, philanthropy, and other sectors…
Taking your pasture productivity to the next level
The SAVE Farm 9680 N 52nd St, Riley, Kansas, United StatesIn this two-day seminar you will learn how you can take your operation to the next level through cutting edge techniques that can increase your beef production per acre by two, three or even ten times what it is producing now, all while often decreasing your input costs. These techniques focus on optimizing biological principles…
What’s Your Soil Worth To You? – Soil Health for Your Cropland, Pastures, & Bottom Line
Grainfield American Legion Hall 235 S Main St, Grainfield, Kansas, United StatesThe program for the day will include: the basics of soil health & how to attain it, investigating soil characteristics, economics of soil health, and cattle grazing management using virtual fencing. A Farmer/Rancher & Speaker Panel will be included. Registration begins at 8:30am and lunch will be provided.
MPF Webinar: Lichens in the Tallgrass Biome (VIRTUAL)
In this MPF webinar with Doug Ladd, former conservation scientist with the Missouri Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, we’ll explore the unique world of lichens, including what a lichen is and how lichens function, as well as their role in prairie landscapes, with a focus on some characteristic and unusual lichens of MPF sites. This…
South Dakota Grassland Coalition Annual Conference
The Box Elder Events Center 631 Watiki Way, Box Elder, South Dakota, United StatesThe South Dakota Grassland Coalition’s Annual Conference brings together ranching families, ag professionals, and land stewards from across the region for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration. This year’s theme, “Legacy on the Land: Building Strong Families and Profitable Ranches,” highlights the heart of ranching: healthy families, thriving businesses, and resilient grasslands. Whether you’re a multi-generational…
The Big Soil Health Event
Bien Venu Event Center 7400 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, IA, United StatesTHE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT provides producers, landowners, and ag industry members with a ground-up educational experience. While many conferences inspire and teach, THE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT encourages and illuminates soil health practice adoption.
Improving Nutrient Efficiency Using the Haney Soil Test
Evangel United Methodist Church 227 Pennsylvania Ave, Holton, KS, United StatesFeatured speakers: Lance Gunderson, Candy Thomas and Zane Johnson RSVP to Darin Porter at 620-799-2362 or DPorter@GlacialHillsRCD.com
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,…
Farmers for Soil Health Webinar- Mix it up: Unlocking the power of cover crop diversity (VIRTUAL)
Join Keith Berns, Nebraska farmer, for this energizing webinar on the power of cover crop diversity. Drawing from years of on-farm experience, research, and innovation, Keith will break down how to build successful multi-species mixes and how diversity can help your system become more resilient, productive, and profitable. This farmer-focused session will explore: - Why…
Back to the Basics: Understanding soil pH and soil fertility to maximize productivity
Rose Garden Banquet Hall 2350 E 8th Street, Hays, Kansas, United StatesCurious how small changes in pH can make a big difference in productivity? Come learn how to make your soil work smarter. Join us for an afternoon focused on what really matters below the surface — understanding soil fertility and pH for better results in the field.
Southeast Kansas Soil Health Conference
Iola Green Cover Seed 30 W Davis St, Iola, KS, United StatesFeaturing Keynote Speaker Dr. Jill Clapperton and Farmer-led panels. What to expect: Cutting-edge insights and actionable strategies to elevate soil and crop quality. Great food, local hospitality, and Green Cover's signature community-building atmosphere. Plus, ample break time for visiting with vendors and networking with fellow attendees.
Soil Health Event
Township Hall 220 Union St, Rush Center, KS, United StatesLearn proven ways to build soil health, cut costs, and boost yields. Perfect for farmers ready to grow sustainably. Topics and speakers include: "Secrets of Intensive Rotational Grazing" by Kevin Wiltse, "Grazing with No Fences" by Jay Young, and "Getting More Out of Your Soil Test" by Candy Thomas
Farmer to Farmer Lunch: Grassland Monitoring Workshop
Wilmore Community Building 105 S. Taft, Wilmore, KS, United StatesIf you are down near Wilmore and have some thoughts on grassland monitoring, or would like to learn more about it, stop in at the Wilmore Community Building for a Farmer to Farmer Lunch! Our Conservation Delivery Specialist for the Red Hills, Nathan Tavaglione, will be there alongside local partners to help facilitate conversation and…
Soil Health Workshop
Effingham Community Center 304 Main Street, Effingham, Kansas, United StatesJoin us at this Soil Health Workshop featuring speaker, Dale Strickler! This event is hosted by the Effingham Management Unit comprised of the Conservation Districts of Atchison, Doniphan, Jefferson and Leavenworth counties as well as the Lower Kansas River Watershed program.
Soil Health Event
Edwards County Fairgrounds 1305 Niles Ave, Kinsley, Kansas, United StatesLearn proven ways to build soil health, cut costs, and boost yields. Perfect for farmers ready to grow sustainably. Topics and speakers include: "Ins and Outs of Managing with a Holistic Approach and Implementing Your Own Concepts" by Colby Stegman, and "Getting More Out of Your Soil Test" by Candy Thomas
Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference
Lifelong Learning Center 601 E. Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, Nebraska, United StatesThe Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference is the premier event of the year for exchanging practical farm and ranch ideas! Learn from others who are increasing their operation's financial stability and environmental stewardship. This event has something for everyone from those who are interested in new management practices to the innovative farmer who has been implementing…
Grow Native! Webinar: Native Cover Crops for Stormwater Management Practices (VIRTUAL)
Many current stormwater best management practices promote the use of native plant species to increase and maintain long-term function for green infrastructure projects. However, the methods and techniques to successfully establish native plant species vary greatly because of site conditions, timing of establishment, and restoration needs of the green infrastructure. Join Chuck Caverly, botanist and…
Conserve the Grasslands
Phillips County Fair Building 1481 Hwy 183, Phillipsburg, Kansas, United StatesLandowners and producers are invited to attend an informative program on managing woody plant encroachment—including eastern red cedar, locust, buckbrush, and more—into grasslands. Learn practical strategies to maintain healthy grasslands, improve forage production, protect native ecosystems, along with information regarding ongoing research in this area.
Topeka Farm Show
Stormont Vail Events Center One Expocentre Drive, Topeka, Kansas, United StatesFor more than 30 years, Tradexpos has proudly brought together thousands of farmers, ranchers, and industry exhibitors under one roof for the Topeka Farm Show. In 2026, the show offers more opportunities to learn, grow and network than ever before. The Tradexpos team is proud to feature 600 booths filled with industry innovating exhibitors at…
National No-Tillage Conference
Hyatt Regency St. Louis Arch Hotel 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO, United StatesDon't miss an energetic 4 days of nonstop learning from leading no-tillers, agronomists, researchers and other no-till experts sharing innovative ideas that can help you get the most out of your no-till farming system.This 34th annual conference offers a mix of thought-provoking General Sessions, expert-led No-Till Classrooms, collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, valuable pesticide recertification and…
FARMCON
Loews Kansas City Hotel 1515 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesFARMCON isn’t just another ag conference — it’s where the future of farming is being built! It’s the crossroads where ag entrepreneurs, investors, traders, landowners, and top-level producers come to sharpen their vision, strengthen their teams, and scale what they’ve built. It’s a room full of builders, growers, and doers — the people who fight…
Range Management and Soil Health Meeting
Greeley County 4-H Building 901 Ingalls Ave., Tribune, Kansas, United StatesJoin us for an insightful drought workshop where we’ll discuss the latest weather updates, pasture management and stocking rates to ensure sustainability and resilience in challenging conditions. Explore the vital link between native microbial soil life and forage quality based on several case studies on ranches in SE Colorado.
K-State Garden Hour: Soil Smarts-Best Practices to Improve Soil Health (VIRTUAL)
Discover simple, science-based practices that transform the way your lawn and garden grow. Join Shannon Blocker, Pottawatomie County Extension Agent, as she explores soil health through the powerful combination of physical, chemical, and biological functions collaborating in the soil beneath your feet. Learn to boost resilience, create a thriving landscape, and provide for long-term soil…
Great Plains Growers Conference 2026
Fulkerson Conference Center at Missouri Western State University 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, Missouri, United StatesFarming as a Sacred Trust: Building Community at the Intersection of Land, Food & People Welcome and Keynote Address featuring Curtis Millsap, Owner/Operator at Millsap Farms Three pre-conference workshops will be held on Jan. 8 including: Produce Safety Grower Training, CSA Farmers School Intensive, and Starting with Small Livestock. General conference and tradeshow will be…
Dr. Jill Clapperton Workshop
Pleasantview Activity Center 5013 S Dean Rd, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesDr. Jill Clapperton is an internationally recognized soil scientist, speaker, and educator dedicated to advancing healthy, productive soils that support resilient agroecosystems. Her expertise lies in rhizosphere ecology-the dynamic zone where roots, soil and microorganisms interact. Jill focuses on cropping systems and integrated grazing systems that build soil health, improve nutrient cycling, enhance water-holding capacity,…
Strengthening Your Weed Control Program with Cover Crops: A Two-Part Webinar Series (VIRTUAL)
There’s no better way to start off your new year than to tune in to this two-part webinar series to learn how you can take your weed control management system to the next level with cover crops. Starting on Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. CT, hear from John Wallace, Ph.D., of Penn State College of Agricultural…
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,…
2026 Soil Health Conference
Best Western Ramkota Hotel 1400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, United StatesLearn about soil health first steps, soil carbon and economics, soil microbiology, remediating saline soil, cover crops, virtual fencing, livestock integration, regenerative grazing, no-till gardens and composting, and more!
Soil Health Day: Strengthening your operation by improving your soils.
Baden Square 700 Gary St., Winfield, United StatesJoin us for a day of learning all about Soil Health and what it means to your operation. We'll start the day coffee and an introduction to Soil Health principles from our area NRCS agronomist Morgan Pearman. Then we'll move into presentations from several local producers and soil health advocates about what practices they've employed…
Kansas Forest Service Book Club (VIRTUAL)
Who else set an ambitious reading goal for 2026? Start it strong with the Kansas Forest Service Book Club! Join Kansas Forest Service staff and friends to discuss Finding the Mother Tree by Suzanne Simard! Southeast Community Forester Kody Kraemer will be our guest speaker for the first part of the meeting, followed by an…
Soil Management Summit + Dakota Innovation Research & Technology (DIRT) Conference
Delta Hotel Fargo 1635 42nd Street SW, Fargo, North Dakota, United StatesThe SMS/DIRT conference 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…
Grow Native! Webinar: Let’s Talk Trees (VIRTUAL)
Join Cody Azotea, Arborist and Account Manager with Focal Pointe, and Robbie Doerhoff, Entomologist and Forest Health Program Coordinator with the Missouri Department of Conservation, for a webinar on all things health of native trees. Some topics to be covered include: -General health monitoring -Treating pests and diseases -Pairing the right tree with the right…
No-Till on the Plains
Wichita Marriott 9100 Corporate Hills Drive, Wichita, United StatesKeynote speakers include Philip Mulvey and Jason Rowntree. The advanced workshop: Agriculture's Innovative Minds (AIM) Symposium will be held on January 22 and will feature Klaas Martens as the speaker.
Cover Your Acres Winter Conference
Gateway Civic Center 1 Morgan Drive, Oberlin, Kansas, United StatesThe conference fee includes lunch, morning and afternoon refreshments, and educational materials. A full program is offered each day, with the same program offered each day. Topics include: Legal Issues, Crop Nutrient Needs, Targeted Herbicide Applications, Crop Rotations, Crop Market Outlook, Forages in Dryland Rotations, and more!
Good Idea Shop Talks (VIRTUAL)
Farmers for Soil Health is proud to announce our partnership with One Good Idea for this winter’s Good Idea Shop Talks. These hour-long virtual meetups will be a place for farmers to come together and share their experiences, both challenges and successes, to help each other improve their soil and water resources while protecting profitability.
Winter Workshop Series: Intercropping: A Diverse Journey with Justin Jacobs
South Hutchinson Community Building 101 West Ave C, South Hutchinson, Kansas, United StatesJustin Jacobs farms with his family in northwestern North Dakota near Ray. They started building their family farm in 2016 on 45 acres and have since grown to farming 750 acres in 2025. Their farm practices are built on implementing and developing soil health practices, including intercropping and the use of cover crops. Justin formerly…
Cover Crop Seed Production Workshop
Are you interested in learning more about cover crop seed production and how it can fit into your operation? Join us for a workshop focused on cereal rye featuring leading industry experts, researchers, economists, and fellow producers. Space is limited. Apply by January 6.
Flicker Farm Winter Meeting
Inman Community Building 406 E Center, Inman, Kansas, United StatesWhat's happening at Flickner Farms? We're here to keep you in the know! We hope you'll join us for our winter meeting so you can learn about all our current and future on-farm projects, technology implementation and natural resource use.
SHPBA Annual Meeting
Rolling Hills Zoo Conference Center 625 N Hedville Road, Salina, KS, United StatesSave the date: January 27, 2026! No cost to come and learn about prescribed burning. We will be meeting at the Rolling Hills Zoo Conference Center. Come listen to Cade Rensink, Director of the Central Kansas Extension Office. Cade has a wide and varied experience with ranching, range, cattle, prescribed burning, and invasive species. If…
Local Work Group Meeting- North Central Kansas
Cloud County Coop Meeting Room 1402 East 6th Street Traffic Way, Concordia, Kansas, United StatesThis is an opportunity for local producers to voice their opinions on conservation practices and activities needed in North Central Kansas. Complimentary Taco Bar!