Events By Region:
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.
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 Grazing Flint Hills Series
Hy-Plains Research 453 M Avenue, Council Grove, Kansas, United StatesNoble 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…
Research Field Conference with Pfaltzgraff Farms
12189 County Roat 7 Haxtun, CO 80731 12189 County Road 7, Haxtun, CO, United StatesThe Dynamics of Soil Health, Diversity, and Insects This two day conference will kick off with an afternoon with Dr. Thomas Dykstra, and hold onto your seats because it finishes with Dr. Jerry Hatfield. You'll see the full spectrum presented from soil biology, to plant health, climatology, and insects. All of the pieces come together…
Research Field Conference with Pfaltzgraff Farms
12189 County Roat 7 Haxtun, CO 80731 12189 County Road 7, Haxtun, CO, United StatesThe Dynamics of Soil Health, Diversity, and Insects This two day conference will kick off with an afternoon with Dr. Thomas Dykstra, and hold onto your seats because it finishes with Dr. Jerry Hatfield. You'll see the full spectrum presented from soil biology, to plant health, climatology, and insects. All of the pieces come together…
Research Field Conference with Pfaltzgraff Farms
12189 County Roat 7 Haxtun, CO 80731 12189 County Road 7, Haxtun, CO, United StatesThe Dynamics of Soil Health, Diversity, and Insects This two day conference will kick off with an afternoon with Dr. Thomas Dykstra, and hold onto your seats because it finishes with Dr. Jerry Hatfield. You'll see the full spectrum presented from soil biology, to plant health, climatology, and insects. All of the pieces come together…
Women in Ag Event
Eureka, KS 110 E. 3rd Street, Eureka, Kansas, United StatesSave the date for June 17th! Confirmed topics include: Native Plants and Gardens, The Wonderful World of Honey Bees, and Planting your own succulent pots. More information will be announced later.
Abundant Ogallala: Producers and Possibilities- Part 3 (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!
Switzer/KSU Agriculture Camp for Youth
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…
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.
Enhancing Soil Health in Native Grass and Cropland
Alma Community Center 1050 Ohio Street, Alma, Kansas, United StatesJoin us for an afternoon and evening bus tour! Attendees will load a bus to travel to tour stops. Dinner and wrap-up discussions will follow at the Alma Community Center.
51st Annual Four State Farm Show
Pittsburg State University - Robert W Plaster Center 1701 S Homer St, Pittsburg, Kansas, United StatesWith the latest in agricultural goods and services from nationwide exhibitors, there’s plenty to see at the Four State Farm Show. After five years of being held in May, the Four State Farm Show dates are changing. Returning to the campus of Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS, this year’s event will be held July…
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,…
Abundant Ogallala: Producers and Possibilities- Part 4 (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!
AI in Kansas Ag Conference
City Limits Convention Center 2227 S Range, Colby, KS, United StatesSave the Date! You're invited to join the second annual AI in Kansas Ag Conference, an informative day highlighting the newest agricultural technology using artificial intelligence.
81st SWCS International Annual Conference
Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark 1 South Broadway, St.Louis, Missouri, United StatesMeet us in St. Louis! Save the date for the 81st SWCS International Annual Conference, taking place on July 26-29, 2026 in St. Louis, Missouri. This year’s theme, Gateway to Conservation, embraces St. Louis’s historic and geographic significance. Located just south of the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers, the two largest moving bodies of…
The Grazing Toolbox with Tom Shea
Manhattan, KS Manhattan, Kansas, United StatesUnlock the full potential of your pastures and forage with our comprehensive course designed for producers in the Central region. “The Grazing Toolbox” covers a complete range of grazing management tools—both organic and inorganic—that empower you to optimize your land’s productivity. Whether you’re looking to reduce fire risk, restore soil health, or increase the long-term…