81st SWCS International Annual Conference
2026-07-26 00:00 - 2026-07-29 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Hilton St. Louis at the Ballpark, 1 South Broadway, St.Louis, Missouri, 63012, United States
Meet 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 water in North America, St. Louis has long been a meeting place for people, ideas, and opportunity.

The conference will feature the latest ideas, technologies, and practices and foster dialogue around their adoption. Through workshops, sessions, symposia, tours, exhibits, and demonstrations, cutting-edge research and practice developments in soil health, water quality, and resource management will be shared. Scientists, practitioners, and farmers will present their work at the field, farm, and watershed scale that span the private and public sectors. Applications of social theories and examples of successful outreach and education will enable attendees to identify ways to scale up localized successes. Participants will also hear about policy and economic developments that build a framework to increase conservation adoption and support future generations.

The Grazing Toolbox with Tom Shea
2026-07-28 00:00 - 2026-07-29 23:59 | Manhattan, KS, Manhattan, Kansas, 66506, United States
Unlock 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 economic value of your operation, this course offers the proven solutions and practical skills you need to succeed.

Led by the expertise of Tom Shea, the program blends in-depth classroom instruction with hands-on field experience. You’ll explore various topics, and examine the nuances of each management decision. Tom’s real-world insights and guidance ensure you gain not just theoretical knowledge, but actionable techniques you can implement on your own land.

Soil Health Partnership Webinar
2026-07-30 12:00 - 13:00 | Oklahoma
Speaker: Kerri Ebert, Coordinator for Kansas Center for Sustainable Agriculture and Alternative Crops, Kansas SARE Professional Development Program

Topic: Small grants and funding options for farmers

Kerri will give her presentation about SARE (Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) grants along with other grant-type funding possibilities for farmers.

2nd Annual Soil Health and Organic Farm Field Day
2026-07-31 09:00 - 13:00 | Nicodemus Historic Site, 108 1st Street, Bogue, Kansas, 67625, United States
Join farmers, ranchers, educators, and community members for a day of learning, networking, and practical insights focused on building healthier soils, stronger farms, and more resilient food systems.

Nebraska Grazing Conference
2026-08-04 00:00 - 2026-08-05 23:59 | Younes Conference Center, 416 Talmadge St, Kearney, NE, 68845, United States
Keynote speaker: Gail Fuller, Regenerative Grazing Management

Topics include: Virtual Fence Technologies, Carbon Credit Markets, Grazing on Croplands, and more!

Crops & Cattle Conference & Ag Expo
2026-08-04 00:00 - 2026-08-06 23:59 | Kansas City Convention Center, 301 W. 13th St. #100, Kansas City, Missouri, 64105, United States
High Plains Journal invites farmers, ranchers and ag experts to the Crops & Cattle – Conference & Ag Expo—coming to the Kansas City Convention Center this August. Gain practical strategies that strengthen both your production and your bottom line. From advancing cropping systems to improving cattle performance, this event delivers real-world education focused on profitability, efficiency, and long-term resilience.

6 general sessions • 20 education sessions • 13 exhibit hours

Great Plains Fire Summit
2026-08-04 00:00 - 2026-08-06 23:59 | Northwestern Oklahoma State University Student Center, 709 Oklahoma Blvd., Alva, Oklahoma, 73717, United States
Neighbors in Fire, Partners in Conservation. The 2026 Great Plains Fire Summit brings together researchers and practitioners of prescribed fire throughout the Great Plains! Kansas and Oklahoma are proud to host this year and to highlight how the prescribed burning efforts of local and regional neighbors are improving conservation outcomes between partners in our ecosystems and beyond!

Kansas Environmental Conference
2026-08-04 00:00 - 2026-08-06 23:59 | Hilton Garden Inn and Conference Center, 410 S 3rd Street, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States
Attention environmental professionals: Join us at the annual Kansas Environmental Conference to boost your knowledge on environmental issues, new technologies, regulatory information and pollution prevention activities.

Green Cover Summer Field Day
2026-08-04 08:00 - 2026-08-05 17:00 | Green Cover Seed – Bladen Location, 918 Road X, Bladen, NE, 68928, United States
Save the Date for this annual field day!

Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Monthly Grazing Call (VIRTUAL)
2026-08-10 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-09-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-10-12 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-11-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Oklahoma
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].

Southwest Kansas Grazing Tour
2026-08-11 00:00 - 2026-08-12 23:59 | Best Western Greensburg, 515 W. Kansas Ave, Greensburg, Kansas, 67054, United States
The Kansas Soil Health Alliance, along with No-Till on the Plains, Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition, and American Farmland Trust, are planning a grazing bus tour in Southwest Kansas.

Attendees will board a charter bus and travel to Lohrding 3 Bar Ranch, Lazy KT Ranch, and Wiltse Family Farms. Presentations from Kurt Dale and Robert Ellis will be heard throughout the event. The Best Western in Greensburg is the base location for the tour bus and will be where both days begin and end.

Wings and Strings: A Night for Habitat
2026-08-22 18:30 - 20:30 | The Venue, 638 Francis Street, Salina, Kansas, 67401, United States
Join us for an unforgettable evening of live music, great company, and conservation at the Wings and Strings concert benefitting Kansas Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever. Your attendance helps support wildlife habitat, upland bird conservation, public access, and outdoor traditions across Kansas. Come enjoy a great night out while making a lasting impact on conservation efforts throughout Kansas. Every ticket helps keep habitat on the ground and our outdoor heritage strong.

5th Annual Soil Health Field Day
2026-08-25 08:00 - 16:00 | Wells Community Center, 205 Main Street, Wells, Kansas, 67467, United States
Ottawa County Conservation District, along with Clay & Dickinson County Conservation Districts invite you on a Soil Health Field Day Bus Tour! Special guests include Kevin Wiltse and Scott Heinemann. Breakfast and lunch provided.

Soil Health Partnership Webinar
2026-08-27 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-09-24 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-10-29 12:00 - 13:00 | Oklahoma
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.

Noble Land Essentials
2026-09-01 00:00 - 2026-09-02 23:59 | Lincoln University George Washington Carver Farm, 3804 Bald Hill Road, Jefferson City, Missouri, 65101, 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.

Lincoln University is pleased to offer this special reduced registration rate to producers.

Sproul Ranch Tour: A TLA Ranch Tour
2026-09-10 09:00 - 17:00 | Cottonwood Falls, KS, Cottonwood Falls, Kansas, 66845, United States
Join us for a full day of community and learning on Sproul Ranch — full details to come!

Gather Time: 9AM (Barn)Ranch Tour: 10AM — 2PM (Prairie)Wrap-Up: 2PM — 2:30PM (Barn)Ranch Dinner: 2:45PM (Barn)Prairie Social: 3:30PM — stay as late as you want to (Prairie & Barn) Fellowship and fun with with Grassland Community Friends & FamilyHot breakfast, BBQ dinner, and family-friendly social after dinnerPortable toilets; shade tents; cold water, tea, and sodas; and other accomodations providedMileage for Beginning Ranchers availableSome times may change a bit as we finalize the itinerary.

Soil Health School: Dig into the Fundamentals of Soil Health
2026-09-16 00:00 - 2026-09-17 23:59 | BS Farms, Axtell, Kansas, 66403, United States
We’re hosting our first Soil Health School! Join the Kansas Soil Health Alliance for two days of hands-on soil health education and networking for beginners. This school is aimed at producers who are 1-5 years into a soil health management system, and will offer practical tools and support to help guide the next steps for your farm and/or livestock operation.

Registration fee covers meals, snacks, and a binder of informational materials. Lodging is not included with registration. A block of rooms has been reserved at Altenhofen Inn in Seneca. Call 785-336-3663 and ask for the Kansas Soil Health block.

Day 1 includes: Soils of Kansas with Dave Kohake; Soil Health Principles & Background of BS Farms with Bill Buessing; Soil Biology with Candy Thomas and Dave Kohake; farmer panel discussing the Systems Approach to Farming with Bill Buessing, Caleb Yoder, Michael Thompson & Josh Lloyd; Livestock Integration with Doug Spencer and Bill Buessing; followed by an in-field grazing tour with Bill Buessing, Doug Spencer & Ryan O’Neill; roundtable discussions after dinner

Day 2 includes: Soil Core Demos with Dave Kohake; Soil and Plant Testing with Dave Kohake and Candy Thomas; an Economics Panel with Bill Buessing, Brice Custer and Dennis Anderson; Woody Encroachment with Doug Spencer; Rainfall Simulator with Candy Thomas; an in-field follow-up from grazing on Day 1 with Bill Buessing, Doug Spencer and Ryan O’Neill; in-field demos with Candy Thomas, Bill Buessing, Brice Custer and Michael Thompson; Setting Equipment for No-Till Success with Paul Jasa, Bill Buessing and Ryan O’Neill

Keeper of the Plains Annual Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever Banquet
2026-09-19 17:30 - 19:30 | Cessna Activity Center, 2744 S. George Washington Blvd, Wichita, Kansas, 67210, United States
Join us for our annual banquet! Enjoy a great dinner, fun raffles, and an evening supporting local habitat conservation for Bobwhite Quail, Ringneck Pheasant, pollinators and wildlife across our region. Your attendance helps fund ongoing conservation projects right here in Kansas.

Noble Grazing Essentials
2026-09-22 00:00 - 2026-09-24 23:59 | Lincoln University George Washington Carver Farm, 3804 Bald Hill Road, Jefferson City, Missouri, 65101, United States
Noble Grazing Essentials teaches you how to manage your grazing lands by: Improving the health and productivity of your soil, Maximizing forage use without over grazing, Properly assessing and calculating carrying capacity and stocking rate, and Implementing adaptive grazing strategies for pasture rest and recovery.

Lincoln University is pleased to offer this special reduced registration rate to producers.

NATGLC Bus Tour: Grazing the Heartland
2026-09-23 00:00 - 2026-09-24 23:59 | Oklahoma
The journey rolls on — and we’re headed to the heart of the Midwest! Next stop: Sioux Falls, SD.

Prepare for an unforgettable experience celebrating managed grazing, connection, and innovation. Tour stops coming soon, stay tuned!

Noble Grazing Essentials
2026-10-06 00:00 - 2026-10-08 23:59 | Noble Research Institute – Pavilion, 2715 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 73401, United States
Noble Grazing Essentials teaches you how to manage your grazing lands by: Improving the health and productivity of your soil, Maximizing forage use without over grazing, Properly assessing and calculating carrying capacity and stocking rate, and Implementing adaptive grazing strategies for pasture rest and recovery.

Kansas & Missouri Environmental Education Conference
2026-10-26 00:00 - 2026-10-27 23:59 | Kauffman Foundation Conference Center, 4801 Rockhill Rd, Kansas City, Missouri, 64110, United States
Save the Date! The theme this year is- From Soil to the Sky: Systems Connect Us All

Kansas Landowner Conference
2026-11-10 00:00 - 2026-11-11 23:59 | K-State Alumni Center, 1720 Anderson Ave., Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, United States
The Annual Landowner Conference is specifically tailored to folks who have agricultural land in Kansas, but may not reside on the property, or even in the state of Kansas. The Kansas Landowner Conference is designed to be a resource where landowners can build networks and increase their knowledge in many aspects of land management.

Business of Grazing
2026-11-10 00:00 - 2026-11-12 23:59 | Noble Research Institute – Pavilion, 2715 Sam Noble Parkway, Ardmore, Oklahoma, 73401, United States
Business 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.

Advanced Soils & Agronomy Laboratory Course
2026-12-09 00:00 - 2026-12-12 23:59 | Kansas State University- Olathe Campus, 22201 W. Innovation Dr., Olathe, Kansas, 66061, United States
Advanced Soil Health Testing & Regenerative Agronomy. 4 Hands-On Days, Course Manual, Selected Vendors
