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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.
Top Producer Summit
Renaissance Nashville Hotel 611 Commerce Street, Nashville, Tennessee, United StatesExpand your Empire. Prepare for what's next. Grow yourself and your farm. Change the industry. Get unique insights. Leave energized.
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,…
MCCC Annual Meeting & Conference
Grand River Convention Center 500 Bell Street, Dubuque, Iowa, United StatesCome help us celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Midwest Cover Crops Council! Our MCCC Annual Meeting will take place on Tuesday, February 10th in Dubuque, IA, and will be followed by a day of cover crop education on February 11th. This conference includes Keynote Speaker, Rick Bieber, Lunch, a Farmer Panel and Breakout Sessions.…
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…
Prescribed Burning Workshop
Garnett Community Building North Lake Park Road, Garnett, Kansas, United StatesTopics include: Reasons to Burn, Weather Conditions for Burning, Equipment Needed, Hazards and Precautions, CRP Rules and more!
KACD Conservation Day at the Capitol
Kansas State Capitol 300 W. 10th, Topeka, Kansas, United StatesKACD will be partnering with Kansas Soybean and many other conservation partners to share information and demonstrations relating to water and soil health. Lunch with Legislators from 11:30am-1:30pm. RSVP to amanda.scott@kacd.net
Regenerative Gardening Webinars with Understanding Ag’s Marni Thompson (VIRTUAL) (2 part series)
Join UA's Marni Thompson for the Regenerative Gardening Webinars to take your garden to the next level! You'll learn how to rebuild soil naturally, increase nutrient density in your harvest, use cover crops, composting and soil biology. You will receive a link after registering.
Women Grow the Farm (Formerly known as “Women Managing the Farm”)
Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center 410 S 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesFormerly known as "Women Managing the Farm." Join women from across agriculture for two days of learning, networking, and inspiration at the premier event for women in ag.
Prescribed Burn Workshop
K-State Southeast Research and Extension Center 25092 Ness Road, Parsons, KS, United StatesTopics include: Reasons to burn, safety & liability, impacts to wildlife, and much more!
Soil Health Event
Woolsoncroft Events Center- Meadowlark Extension District 1615 Branch Street, Seneca, Kansas, United StatesLance Gunderson, founder and president of Regen Ag Lab, will be the keynote speaker. There will also be a producer panel and a discussion about roller crimpers.
Kansas Rural Center’s Annual Food and Farm Conference
SpringHill Suites Lawrence Downtown One Riverfront Plaza, Lawrence, Kansas, United StatesJoin us at this year’s Food and Farm Conference, where tickets are just $47 in honor of our 47th year championing the health of the land and its people. We welcome old friends and new - including farmers, organizations, and community members - for a day of collaboration, connection, and vision-building, as we explore how…
NACD’s 80th Annual Meeting
San Antonio Marriott Rivercenter on the River Walk 101 Bowie Street, San Antonio, Texas, United StatesNACD is now accepting breakout session proposals for the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting to be held in San Antonio, Texas, on February 14-19, 2026. Breakout sessions spotlight the work of conservation districts and partners across the country. New to this year, we are also accepting proposals for training sessions to help conservation district staff, directors,…
Whole Farm Health- Session 2
Douglas County Fairgrounds, Flory Building 2120 Harper Street, Lawrence, Kansas, United StatesThis week's topic: Optimizing Grass Productivity Through Managed Grazing with speaker Ethan Walker 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 embracing holistic…
Farming with Soil Life Virtual Short Course: Southeast Region
Join the Xerces Society's Farming with Soil Life Short Course (virtual via Zoom) to learn about beneficial soil life! This online course will highlight the importance of macro and micro animals in soil that contribute to maintaining healthy and productive soils on working lands, the functions they perform, and guidelines for optimizing land management practices…
Central Nebraska Soil Health Conference
Lochland Country Club 601 W. Lochland Rd., Hastings, Nebraska, United StatesThe Nebraska Soil Health Conferences bring together farmers, researchers and industry professionals to share insights on regenerative practices that support both farm profitability and long-term soil resilience. Program topics across the two locations include farmer experiences with regenerative practices, soybean management using regenerative approaches, reducing input costs with healthier soils, extending crop rotations, and grazing…