Events By Region:
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!
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.
Kansas Soil Health Partnership Forum (VIRTUAL)
A 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.
Winter Workshop Series: Soil Health Matters, Graze Every Acre presented by Steve Swaffer, Noble Research Institute
Pleasantview Activity Center 5013 S Dean Rd, Hutchinson, KS, United StatesSteve Swaffar serves as a regenerative ranching advisor in the Producer Guidance program at Noble Research Institute. For his presentation, Soil Health Matters, Graze Every Acre, the question is not whether every acre should be grazed, but how can you graze every acre. Whether you want to extend your grazing season, make use of ungrazed…
Kansas Commodity Classic
Hilton Garden Inn - Salina 3320 S 9th Street, Salina, KS, United StatesMake plans to attend the Kansas Commodity Classic, the premier event of the Kansas Corn, Grain Sorghum, Soybean and Wheat associations bringing together farmers and ag leaders from across the state. Every year, growers of the state’s top commodities gather to get valuable insights on policy, markets, weather and more. K-State’s Dr. Jennifer Ifft and…
YF&R Leaders Conference
Manhattan Conference Center 410 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesJoin young farmers, ranchers and agriculturists from across the state at the 2026 Young Farmers & Ranchers Leaders Conference. The event will focus on connecting you with practical tools and resources to add value to your daily work, expanding your peer and professional network and providing encouragement and motivation to keep pushing forward in a…
KFBA Quarterly Town Hall
Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesKBFA is proud to announce that Dr. DeWayne Goldmon, former Senior Advisor to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary, will be the guest speaker at our KBFA Quarterly Town Hall on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Kansas State University Thanks to the support of the Kansas Health Foundation, this event is free and open to…
Grazing Winter Stockpile Feed- A way to feed cows that pays, and has all positive side-effects
Portis Community Center 206 Market Street, Portis, Kansas, United StatesJared McCoy will present an introduction to winter stockpile grazing that he's been using on his farm. We will take a grazing and livestock field tour (weather dependent), we will have a grazing panel, and a roundtable discussion. Please register so we have an accurate meal count.
High Plains No-Till Conference
Burlington Community and Education Center 340 S 14th St, Burlington, Colorado, United StatesCCTA is proud to announce that the 2026 High-Plains No-Till Conference will feature John Kempf, Erin Martin, and Don Day Jr. as keynote speakers.
State Association of Kansas Watersheds Annual Meeting
Hotel Topeka at City Center 1717 SW Topeka Blvd, Topeka, Kansas, United StatesThe meeting will begin at Hotel Topeka at City Center on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, with registration from 8:00 to 9:00 am, Keynote Address, and a presentation from 9:10 am to 10:10 am. At 10:30 am, shuttle coaches will transport attendees to the Kansas State Capitol for a meet and greet with your legislators. Lunch…
Eastern Kansas Prescribed Burn Association Annual Meeting
Marais des Cygnes District- K-State Extension Office 913 N. Pearl Ste. 1, Paola, Kansas, United StatesMembers and guests are welcome to attend. Feel free to save on postage and bring your annual membership dues check. Dues for 2026 are still $50, checks for dues should be made to the Eastern Kansas Prescribed Burn Association (or just EKPBA).
Prescribed Burning Workshop
Canton Community Center 100 S. Main Street, Canton, Kansas, United StatesParticipants will gain valuable knowledge to responsibly and effectively use fire as a tool for improving grasslands. Topics include: Prescribed Burn Essentials, Hazards & Precautions, Liability and Prescribed Burn Associations.
MO Ag Stewardship Conference
Concordia Community Center 802 S Gordon St, Concordia, Missouri, United StatesSpeakers include Jim Gerrish and Paul Jasa. Topics include: planter set up, planter attachments, no-till as a system, soil health principles, grazing profitably, and intensive grazing system.
Kansas Natural Resources Conference
Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center 410 S 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesSave the Date! The plenary sessions will address the theme: "Shifting: Funding, Priorities, and Partnerships in Conservation"
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.
2026 MOA Annual Conference
Stoney Creek Hotel and Conference Center- Columbia 2601 S Providence Rd, Columbia, Missouri, United StatesRoots to Revenue: The Future of Regenerative Farming Each year, our annual conference brings together industry leaders, researchers, and growers to share knowledge, explore innovations, and strengthen the organic and regenerative agriculture community. While we are still working on all details, you can expect a great line up of speakers this year to include: Ray "The…
8th Annual NEMO/WCIL Soil Health Workshop
Knights of Columbus Hall 424 S. Locust St, Monroe City, Missouri, United StatesWe are excited to offer a 2nd day this year that will focus on the livestock aspect of soil health. We hope this option will give folks an opportunity to come and join us! Attend one or both days!
John Kempf Webinar with Acres USA (VIRTUAL)
What's in this webinar? Practical insights into soil biology, plant nutrition, and crop health. Real-world strategies for building resilient, biology-driven farming systems. A live Q&A with John Kempf! Bring your questions and get direct answers.
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,…
Tallgrass Legacy Alliance Annual Meeting
Territory Ballroom 117 E Main Street, Council Grove, Kansas, United StatesRanchers & Grassland Community- Join us to discuss Rangeland Conditions & Rancher Decisions: Fire, Forage & Grassland Realities in the Flint Hills
Whole Farm Health Series- Session 1
Douglas County Fairgrounds, Flory Building 2120 Harper Street, Lawrence, Kansas, United StatesThe theme this week: All About Soil Tests with speakers Tina Sullivan & Candy Thomas Whole Farm Health is for farmers and families - seeking to: Learn strategies to successfully transition to soil health practices; Establish Succession plans for intergenerational transfer; Discover profitable cost saving measures using Cover Crops; and Support family and neighbors by…