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61st Annual Mid America Farm Expo
Tony's Pizza Event Center 800 The Midway, Salina, Kansas, United StatesSave 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.
Integrating Compost Extracts into Your Operation
No-Till Farmer and Hiwassee Products invite you to a free webinar on integrating compost extracts into your operation. Discover how this low-cost, high-impact tool can:• Strengthen soil biology• Increase yields and plant vitality• Reduce pest and disease pressure• Improve water infiltration and retention Hear from Simeon Kleinsasser and the AgriBio Systems team and see real-world results from farmers using…
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of several upcoming Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. The 90-minute webinar will address concerns of high stress levels in agriculture-related jobs and the toll on mental and emotional well-being. Though focused on…
MPF Webinar- Opening the Black Box: Soil Microbial Complexity- Part 1: Foundations of Soil Microbial Ecology in Prairies (VIRTUAL)
Soil is far more than a growing medium; it is a living system filled with unseen organisms that quietly regulate how ecosystems function. Join Dr. Sam Lord, soil ecologist and Assistant Research Professor at the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry, for a two-part webinar series where we will explore how diverse soil microbes, most…
Brew Your Own Fertility: Practical Biofertilizers for Farms and Gardens (VIRTUAL)
Join Gabriella Soto-Velez and Leah Philips of ECHO Global for an in-depth training on making your own biofertilizers to reduce reliance on purchased inputs and shrink the carbon footprint of your fertility program. We will walk through several low-tech, farm-friendly fermentation methods and “biological brews,” explain what each one is best used for, and share…
Stewarding Our Water Future Conference
Burlington Community and Education Center 340 S 14th St, Burlington, Colorado, United StatesThursday, March 26th features a full day of conference presentations and exhibitions from 9:00 am - 4:30 pm, followed by a couple of Field Tours on Friday morning, March 27th (finishing with lunch then adjournment at 1pm Mountain Time.
Soil Health Master Class Presented by Dr. Liz Haney
Worden Cornerstone Church 294 E 900th Rd, Baldwin City, Kansas, United StatesThis 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…
Farmer to Farmer Lunch and Learn: Let’s Talk Drones
Idana Presbyterian Church 214 Lincoln Street, Idana, Kansas, United StatesWe're excited to welcome Brady Burks of Burks Aerial Agriculture, LLC as our guest speaker for the upcoming Farmer to Farmer Lunch and Learn.
Soil Health Partnership Webinar
Join us for a free, 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. The webinar is on Zoom from noon-1pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Book Launch and Community Table for “Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods”
Lawrence Public Library 707 Vermont Street, Lawrence, Kansas, United StatesJoin 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…
Cover Crop Summit 2026- A Practical Approach to Cover Crops
If you are curious about the practicality of cover crops in your operation, this hybrid event could be for you. Learn about recent research updates, economic considerations, and hear from individual farmer and rancher experiences. This event will be held in various Research Extension locations in North Dakota, and will also have an online zoom…
Ag Tech Day
Flickner Innovation Farm 1923 Arrowhead, Moundridge, KS, United StatesCalling curious minds, especially those in grades 5-12!! Ag Tech Day is an opportunity for youth (and their families) to explore how technology is shaping modern agriculture. From drones and sensors to robotics and insect-tracking tools, participants will get an up-close look at both new and established technologies that help make farm management more efficient.…
Organic Farming Field Day
Kleinenfelter Barn Conference Center 1774 230th Street, Hiawatha, Kansas, United StatesJoin 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…
Soil Health Foundations for the Homestead
Ray Archuleta's Farm Seymour, Missouri, United StatesIf you're a homesteader, gardener, or small-scale grower, this is a rare opportunity to learn directly in the field about how soil really works and how to build healthier, more resilient systems.
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,…
Using Compost Extracts to Build a Productive Soil Ecosystem
Gen8 Bio Farm 156 270th Street, Sabetha, Kansas, United StatesCompost 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
Ottawa Memorial Auditorium 301 S. Hickory St., Ottawa, Kansas, United StatesKeynote speaker: Debbie Lyons Blythe. Topics include estate planning, accounting systems, turning stress into strength and more!
Abundant Ogallala: Producers and Possibilities- Part 1 (VIRTUAL)
Join NCAT Agriculture Specialists Darron Gaus and Cody Brown for a virtual workshop series that will: • Discuss the state of water in the Ogallala Aquifer and the High Plains • Highlight water conservation practices • Introduce producers to conservation funders • Explore drought resilience . . .and more!
Non Trad Ag Coffee Talk: Agritourism At A Crossroads
Casa Somerset Bed and Breakfast and Organic Farm 16315 W 287th St, Paola, Kansas, United StatesJoin 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
Bringing Soil to Life: A Hands On Field Day
Ewing Community Center 205 E. Main, Ewing, Missouri, United StatesLife in the soil is essential to the health of your crop and livestock. Dive deep with us as we look into the biology, discuss it's role in soil and plant health, look under the microscope at several types of compost and have a hands on experience with Hiwassee Products as we make an extraction.
Douglas County Conservation District Cover Crop Demonstration Field
DG Co Cons. District Cover Crop Demo Field 2197 N 1100 Rd, Eudora, Kansas, United StatesCurious 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…
Gardening for Soil Health Workshop
Golden Wheel Senior Center 114 S. Concord St, Minneapolis, Kansas, United StatesCome learn about Vermicomposting, IMOs and make your own worm bin! Featuring Scott Eckert, Tyler Johnson and Shelby Beyer!
QPR Suicide Prevention Training
Addressing the wellness needs of those working in agriculture or related areas will be the focus of several upcoming Question-Persuade-Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention webinars sponsored by North Dakota State University Extension. The 90-minute webinar will address concerns of high stress levels in agriculture-related jobs and the toll on mental and emotional well-being. Though focused on…
Range and Pasture Health Day
Graham County Fairgrounds 2520 US Highway 283, Hill City, Kansas, United StatesCome learn about the critical challenges facing our grazing lands and how you can address them.
MPF Webinar: Opening the Black Box- Soil Microbial Complexity- Part 2: Soil as the Final Frontier (VIRTUAL)
Soil is far more than a growing medium; it is a living system filled with unseen organisms that quietly regulate how ecosystems function. Join Sam Lord, soil ecologist and Assistant Research Professor at the University of Missouri Center for Agroforestry, for a two-part webinar series where we will explore how diverse soil microbes, most of which…
NACD Conservation Coffee webinar- Brewing Partnerships: Tackling Nitrate in Northeast Nebraska
Presented by Jim Olson, Source Water Protection Specialist, learn how proactive outreach and producer partnerships are protecting drinking water in northeast Nebraska. Nitrate contamination remains a persistent drinking water challenge across agricultural regions of the Midwest. This presentation shares an outreach model used in northeast Nebraska to proactively engage producers and communities whose water supplies…
Livestock guardian dogs: Practical insights from the pasture
As predator pressure remains a constant challenge for livestock producers, North Dakota State University Extension and University of Minnesota Extension sheep and goat specialists will provide an informative webinar to help protect animals. The webinar will feature a sheep producer who has owned guardian dogs for decades. It will feature guest speaker Janet McNally, owner…
Green Cover Spring Field Day- CANCELLED
Moran, Kansas Moran, Kansas, United StatesJoin us for a spring field day in Moran, Kansas featuring our winter cover crop test plots. Explore cover crop mixes and species, connect with other local growers, and learn about soil health. Please note: the program is the same on both days (April 28th & April 30). Location directions: From Moran, head east on…
Rethinking Summer Grazing Webinar (VIRTUAL)
Are you looking out at brown grass and wondering about what the cattle are going to eat this summer? We have a opportunity to think through options with our K-State Range Specialist.
Animal Health Intelligence Summit
HP Spur 453 M Avenue, Council Grove, Kansas, United StatesThe 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…
Green Cover Spring Field Day- CANCELLED
Moran, Kansas Moran, Kansas, United StatesJoin us for a spring field day in Moran, Kansas featuring our winter cover crop test plots. Explore cover crop mixes and species, connect with other local growers, and learn about soil health. Please note: the program is the same on both days (April 28 & April 30). Location directions: From Moran, head east on…
Nature Walk
Indian Rock Park 1500 Gypsum Ave, Salina, Kansas, United StatesJoin Pheasants Forever biologists Elijah Cairo and Gibbon Simmons on April 30, 2026 for a lesson on prairie ecology, plant ID, and threats to its existence. Event is free and open to producers, gardeners, and the general public! Meet at 10:00am in the lodge parking lot of Indian Rock Park in Salina, KS.
Soil Health Partnership Webinar
Join us for a free, 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. The webinar is on Zoom from noon-1pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Flint Hills Festival
Flint Hills Discovery Center 315 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesExperience 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!
Let’s Talk Grazing 101 (VIRTUAL)
Join us for a conversational approach to “Grazing 101” at the home of NatGLC. With over 55 years of practical grazing experience, Central Region Manager, Tom Shea, and Northeast Manager, Troy Bishopp, take on the huge context of grazing planning in smaller bites. The tandem will share field-level grazing management nuances and observations for the 2026…
Compost Fest and Spring Plant Sale
Common Ground at KC Farm School 2443 S. 42nd Street, Kansas City, Kansas, United StatesCompost 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…
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,…
Noble Land Essentials
Noble Research Institute - Pavilion 2715 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, Oklahoma, United StatesLearn what your land needs to grow the quality forage needed for today's grazing herds to be healthy, productive and profitable. Lessons covered include: Getting grounded in regenerative agriculture, Healthier Soil = A Better Bottom Line, Understanding your soil health, Tracking soil health, Gaining stakeholder buy-in, Building a personalized action plan
Women Landowners Leading Regeneration- Event for Non-Operating Women Landowners
Prairiewood Retreat & Preserve- Blue Sage Barn 1484 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesThis 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- Wichita
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…
Callery Pear Buyback Program- Ellsworth
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…
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…
Abundant Ogallala: Producers and Possibilities- Part 2 (VIRTUAL)
Join NCAT Agriculture Specialists Darron Gaus and Cody Brown for a virtual workshop series that will: • Discuss the state of water in the Ogallala Aquifer and the High Plains • Highlight water conservation practices • Introduce producers to conservation funders • Explore drought resilience . . .and more!
Soil Health & Regenerative Agriculture Curriculum Teacher Workshop
Agronomy Education Center- Kansas State University Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesFunded 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…
Southern Plains Grasslands Summit
The Salt Fork Event Center 27251 County Road 460, Alva, Oklahoma, United StatesJoin producers, agencies, and academics for three days of collaboration focused on the future of grasslands across the Southern Plains. With three themed tracks: Working Lands- Ranching, Wildlife- BioDiversity, and Conservation- Resources Management.
Grasslands – The Prairie
Eureka Downs Track 210 N Jefferson St, Eureka, Kansas, United StatesJoin us for our upcoming grasslands and healthy prairie workshop/field day where you'll learn the essentials of caring for your grassland!
Soil Health Partnership Webinar
Join us for a free, 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. The webinar is on Zoom from noon-1pm on the last Thursday of every month.
Central Plains Drinking Water Quality and Rural Health Symposium
University of Kansas Conference Center 815 Fambrough Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, United StatesJoin 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…
Business of Grazing
Lincoln University George Washington Carver Farm 3804 Bald Hill Road, Jefferson City, Missouri, United StatesBusiness of Grazing teaches you how to manage your grazing lands by: Calculating gross margins and identifying profitable ventures to scale while phasing out underperforming areas, Understanding cost-benefit analysis of key investments like water and fencing through real-life case studies, and Creating detailed grazing plans to guide daily operations, support business goals and seize opportunities.…
Conservation in Action Tour: America’s Premier On-Farm Experience
Sheraton Raleigh Hotel 421 S Salisbury St, Raleigh, North Carolina, United StatesThe annual Conservation in Action Tour is a live showcase of practical and profitable conservation management practices and sustainable farming systems. Farmer-led demonstrations provide national leaders from the entire food and agriculture value chain with critical perspectives to harness for program design, outreach, implementation, and accelerating the adoption of conservation practices at scale.