Women in Agriculture
2026-04-15 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Ottawa Memorial Auditorium, 301 S. Hickory St., Ottawa, Kansas, 66067, United States
Keynote speaker: Debbie Lyons Blythe. Topics include estate planning, accounting systems, turning stress into strength and more!

Abundant Ogallala: Producers and Possibilities- Part 1 (VIRTUAL)
2026-04-15 13:00 - 14:00 | Kansas
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
2026-04-16 08:30 - 10:00 | Casa Somerset Bed and Breakfast and Organic Farm, 16315 W 287th St, Paola, Kansas, 66071, United States
Join 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
2026-04-16 09:30 - 15:00 | Ewing Community Center, 205 E. Main, Ewing, Missouri, 63440, United States
Life 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
2026-04-16 18:00 - 18:30 | DG Co Cons. District Cover Crop Demo Field, 2197 N 1100 Rd, Eudora, Kansas, 66025, United States
Curious 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 benefit your operation.

Gardening for Soil Health Workshop
2026-04-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Golden Wheel Senior Center, 114 S. Concord St, Minneapolis, Kansas, 67467, United States
Come learn about Vermicomposting, IMOs and make your own worm bin! Featuring Scott Eckert, Tyler Johnson and Shelby Beyer!

QPR Suicide Prevention Training
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:30 | Kansas
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 individuals working in and around agriculture, anyone interested in the topic can register. There is no cost for the training, which is supported by a grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Research indicates the suicide rate is significantly higher for those working in agriculture. The QPR training will provide participants with awareness and skills to recognize and respond to warning signs of a mental health crisis or suicidal thinking, and how to respond in an appropriate and supportive way.

Range and Pasture Health Day
2026-04-22 11:00 - 13:30 | Graham County Fairgrounds, 2520 US Highway 283, Hill City, Kansas, 67642, United States
Come 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)
2026-04-22 16:00 - 17:00 | Kansas
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 are still unknown to science, interact with plants and their environment to move nutrients, store carbon, and help ecosystems remain stable through change. By comparing native prairies with managed agricultural soils and using modern tools that let us see both who is there and what they are doing, this work opens the “black box” of soil life. Together, these talks show that soil is not a static backdrop for plants, but an active, dynamic frontier where biological interactions belowground shape the health and resilience of landscapes above ground. The first part of this webinar series will occur on March 25, 2026.

This free webinar, to be held via Zoom, will include a presentation and a live question-and-answer session. The webinar will be recorded, and a link to the recording will be sent to all registrants and posted to the MPF YouTube channel.

NACD Conservation Coffee webinar- Brewing Partnerships: Tackling Nitrate in Northeast Nebraska
2026-04-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Kansas
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 are approaching the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency nitrate maximum contaminant level. The session will highlight communication strategies, measurable outcomes, and lessons learned and explore the value of building a collaborative Source Water Protection Network to expand conservation impact.

Livestock guardian dogs: Practical insights from the pasture
2026-04-23 19:00 - 20:00 | Kansas
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 of Tamarack Lamb & Wool. McNally brings more than four decades of sheep-rearing experience, including twenty years of full-time management in a large predator environment near Hinckley, Minnesota.

While McNally began utilizing guardian dogs in 1982, her expertise was put to the ultimate test in 1999 when a pack of 23 wolves moved into her immediate neighborhood. For the following decade, she successfully managed a group of eight to 12 livestock guardian dogs, deterring wolves, bears, bobcats, coyotes and fishers from her flock.

The webinar is free to attend, but registration is required.

Green Cover Spring Field Day- CANCELLED
2026-04-28 08:30 - 13:30 | Moran, Kansas, Moran, Kansas, 66755, United States
Join 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 54, then turn north on New Hampshire Road. The test plots are the first field on the right.

Rethinking Summer Grazing Webinar (VIRTUAL)
2026-04-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Kansas
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
2026-04-29 12:00 - 19:00 | HP Spur, 453 M Avenue, Council Grove, Kansas, 66846, United States
The 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 first events hosted in the state-of-the-art space, the summit will convene cattle producers, veterinarians, researchers and industry partners to explore data‑driven approaches to animal health, preparedness and on‑the‑ground decision‑making.

Green Cover Spring Field Day- CANCELLED
2026-04-30 08:30 - 13:30 | Moran, Kansas, Moran, Kansas, 66755, United States
Join 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 54, then turn north on New Hampshire Road. The test plots are the first field on the right.

Nature Walk
2026-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Indian Rock Park, 1500 Gypsum Ave, Salina, Kansas, 67401, United States
Join 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
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Kansas
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
2026-05-02 10:00 - 17:00 | Flint Hills Discovery Center, 315 South 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States
Experience 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!

K-State Garden Hour: Natives vs. Cultivars- Making Informed Choices for Your Landscape (VIRTUAL)
2026-05-06 12:00 - 13:00 | Kansas
Cultivars of native plants may dominate in the garden centers, but how do they compare to their true native counterparts — and does it really matter which you choose? Join Sharon Ashworth, Douglas County Horticulture Agent, as she answers these questions and shares what current research reveals about the differences in ecological value between natives and cultivars of natives.

Let's Talk Grazing 101 (VIRTUAL)
2026-05-07 18:00 - 19:00 | Kansas
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 grazing season, along with why you might consider using a grazing chart to meet your financial, environmental, and family goals.

Compost Fest and Spring Plant Sale
2026-05-09 09:00 - 14:00 | Common Ground at KC Farm School, 2443 S. 42nd Street, Kansas City, Kansas, 66106, United States
Compost 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 repeat performance of MICROBE’S: ALWAYS AND EVERYWHERE, an interactive play.

The Johnson County Conservation District and Franklin County Conservation District will be presenting The Soil Tunnel Trailer.

In addition, a spring plant sale including ALL the summer veg, 30+ varieties of tomatoes, sweet peppers, eggplant, NATIVE PLANTS, flowers, HERBS…compost and soil mix, along with our regular friendly vendors.

Hosted by Missouri Organic Recycling and KC Farm School at Gibbs Road

Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Monthly Grazing Call (VIRTUAL)
2026-05-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Kansas
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, gain management tips and explore ideas to improve profitability while you responsibly manage your natural resources.

Who should participate: Farmers, ranchers and educators. Anyone who is interested in grazing!

To participate in the call just dial: 563-999-2134 & enter the access code: [REDACTED].

Noble Land Essentials
2026-05-12 00:00 - 2026-05-13 23:59 | Noble Research Institute – Pavilion, 2715 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 73401, United States
Learn 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
2026-05-12 09:00 - 15:00 | Prairiewood Retreat & Preserve- Blue Sage Barn, 1484 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, Kansas, 66503, United States
This 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
2026-05-12 15:00 - 18:00 | Kansas
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 page. Registration will open later this spring.

Callery Pear Buyback Program- Ellsworth
2026-05-13 15:00 - 18:00 | Kansas

High Tunnel Workshop
2026-05-14 13:00 - 16:00 | Anchor Farm, Cheney, Kansas, 67025, United States
Are you curious about using high tunnels for specialty crop production? Join us at Anchor Farm in Cheney with local grower Shelby Beyer to learn how to use high tunnels to extend your growing season and understand the specific considerations for growing under cover.

On Thursday, May 14, 2026, from 1 PM to 4 PM, we will cover how to use high tunnels to extend your growing season and protect your crops from unpredictable Kansas weather. This session includes hands-on experience as you assist with installing new plastic on a tunnel.

NACD's Conservation Coffee Webinar: "Funding and Tools to Support Conservation Planning on Dairy Farms" (VIRTUAL)
2026-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Kansas
Join NACD’s next Conservation Coffee webinar on “Funding and Tools to Support Conservation Planning on Dairy Farms,” this Thursday, May 14, at 3:00 p.m. ET.

Presented by Bridgett Hilshey, Senior Director of Sustainability Projects at Dairy Management Inc., hear about their Dairy Conservation Navigator (DCN). The DCN is an online platform with science-based information on dairy conservation topics, practices, and technologies. This webinar will introduce several key DCN resources. These include the Learning Hub, which offers webinars, slide decks, handouts, and web-based materials for learning, training, and outreach.

The webinar will also cover the Practice and Technology Library, a searchable database with more than 80 practices and technologies, including information on implementation, economics, and environmental impacts. In addition, the webinar will highlight DCN’s new free Funding Opportunities Database, which includes more than 170 programs—many for dairy and beyond—and can be filtered by eligibility, funding status, farm focus, and funding objective.

Callery Pear Buyback Program- Manhattan
2026-05-14 15:00 - 18:00 | Kansas

Abundant Ogallala: Producers and Possibilities- Part 2 (VIRTUAL)
2026-05-20 13:00 - 14:00 | Kansas
