Grow Native! Webinar: Living Roots & The Promise of Perennial Foods in the Prairie Region (VIRTUAL)
2026-06-17 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
oin Aubrey Streit Krug, Director of the Perennial Cultures Lab at The Land Institute, for a webinar to learn more about perennial foods and their deep roots in prairie ecosystems and communities! Aubrey will share insights from the diverse, growing movement to perennialize our food systems–including some exciting stories and delicious examples featured in the new co-edited collection Living Roots.

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.

Grazing Management for Soil Health & Water Quality
2026-06-18 09:00 - 16:00 | The SAVE Farm, 9680 N 52nd St, Riley, Kansas, 66531, United States
Candy Thomas, soil health specialist with the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts, and Doug Peterson, regenerative ag specialist, are hitting the road! They will be leading 4 grazing schools in 4 locations in 4 days!

Switzer/KSU Agriculture Camp for Youth
2026-06-23 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00
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 Agriculture, where they participate in hands-on activities and learn about different agricultural fields and career pathways.

Campers also connect with MANRRS students (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) who share their experiences in college and agriculture-related careers. The program includes a visit to Nicodemus, Kansas, where students learn about the historic Black farming community while participating in outdoor activities such as horseback riding, fishing, and conservation learning.

The camp combines agricultural education with leadership development and cultural history, giving youth a better understanding of the role agriculture plays in communities and future career opportunities. The program is supported by partners including Cargill, USDA-NRCS, and community organizations.

New World Screwworm Webinar (VIRTUAL)
2026-06-23 12:00 - 13:30
Part 2 of 3-part webinar series. More information coming soon. Register once for all 3 sessions and webinars will be recorded and posted online.

Session 1 was held on June 16. Recording and slides can be found here: https://agmanager.info/news/recent-videos/new-world-screwworm-webinar-1-june-16-2026

West River Soil Health School
2026-06-24 00:00 - 2026-06-25 23:59 | Caputa, South Dakota, Caputa, South Dakota, 57725, United States
The 2026 West River Soil Health School will be held June 24-25 at Shawn and Kristi Freeland’s Dry Creek Farm and Ranch near Caputa, SD. The agenda will feature classroom style presentations from producers and technical experts from across the state and region, as well as hands-on experiences in the field. Area producers will also share their challenges and successes with various methods for improving soil health.

Enhancing Your Grazing From the Ground Up
2026-06-24 09:00 - 15:30 | Baden Square Community Center, 700 Gary Street, Winfield, Kansas, 67156, United States
Join us June 24, 25 or 26, 2026, with Steve Kenyon, Greener Pastures Grazing Ltd, Alberta, Canada, the guest speaker at three, one-day workshops in Winfield, Wilmore and Kiowa Kansas. The workshop will start with registration at 9:00 a.m. and the meeting kicking off at 9:30 a.m. Topic titles include We Grow Soil, It’s All About Water, Livin’ on the Edge, What Bugs Me; all from the Ground Up. This workshop will explore what it takes to grow soil, rebuild the water cycle, what happens above the ground, building ecosystems and managing for biodiversity on the farm. These components result in better grass and improve range health, resulting in enhanced grazing and stewardship on the ranch.

Grazing School Locations: June 24th – Baden Square Community Center, 700 Gary Street, Winfield, KS

June 25th – Wilmore Community Center, 105 S. Taft, Wilmore, KS

June 26th – Kiowa Community Center, 1195 5th St. Kiowa. KS

This workshop is free. Registration is greatly appreciated for adequate meeting planning.

When asked why ranchers should attend Steve said. “We will take a deep dive underground and see what it takes to grow soil. We will explore some of the symbiotic relationships between plants and microbiology to show how they sequester carbon to build soil through root exudation.

We will also investigate rebuilding the water cycle; we might not be able to control how much rainfall we receive, but we can control how much we hold onto. Increasing water holding capacity and improving infiltration can be a game changer for most farms. In the afternoon, we will focus above ground, looking at building ecosystems and managing for biodiversity. Planning for a polyculture of plants and maximizing the interactions between the different management zones allows us to reduce if not eliminate the use of inputs like fertilizer and pesticides. Building a healthy soil, protecting riparian areas and creating insect and wildlife habitats can greatly increase your bottom line.

If you want less pharmacology on your land, we need more farm ecology!”

Steve has been teaching sustainable grazing management along with agricultural economics for more than 20 years. He has been a keynote speaker at many conferences and seminars throughout Canada, the U.S. and Europe. He has also been a writer for the Stockman Grass Farmer and Canadian Cattleman magazines for over 15 years, as well as the creator and host of the ongoing Wednesday Night Networking webinar and podcast.

Steve is well respected in the agriculture community for his business management practices and innovative ideas. Greener Pastures Ranching is a regenerative farm with environmental goals focused on creating a living soil, healing the water cycle and rebuilding ecosystems. Their mission statement is “Economic ad Environmental Sustainability for Generations.”

It is important to us to provide an enjoyable, profitable and sustainable business for future generations.

Please take advantage of this unique grazing school by registering at your selected location. Please RSVP with names and numbers; using the QR Code, send an email to Mary Howell at mary@kglc.org or call/text Mary Howell at 785-562-8726. There is no charge for this workshop and lunch will be provided.

This great educational opportunity is offered with funding for this grazing school made possible by a grant from USDA-NRCS. Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition is joined by other educational partners; National Grazing Lands Coalition, SAVE Farm, and Kansas Soil Health Alliance.

Virtual Fence Symposium
2026-06-25 09:00 - 15:00 | Bradford Research Farm, 4968 S. Rangeline Rd, Columbia, Missouri, 65201, United States
Participants will be able to hear from a producer panel with experience using virtual fence for their own herds and learn about cost-share opportunities. Virtual fence companies will also be in attendance to answer questions about cost, troubleshooting, and more! Lunch will be provided to registrants.

Enhancing Your Grazing From the Ground Up
2026-06-25 09:00 - 15:30 | Wilmore Community Center, 105 Taft Street, Wilmore, Kansas, 67155, United States

Soil Health Partnership Webinar
2026-06-25 12:00 - 13:00
When it comes to healthy soils, no-till is far more than just planting a crop without tillage. By adopting continuous no-till with crop rotation and residue management, producers can conserve soil and water resources and reduce the need for some of their purchased inputs. Improved productivity and profitability follow as the soil health improves, making their production systems more resilient while reducing risks to the environment. One of the keys to success is diversity in the system to reduce production risks, spread the workload, and better feed the soil system. A healthy soil becomes more resilient, cycles residue and nutrients better, and stores more water. The presentation will use a lot of real-field examples to illustrate these points and many other benefits of continuous no-till.

Enhancing Your Grazing From the Ground Up
2026-06-26 09:00 - 15:30 | Kiowa Community Center, 1195 5th Street, Kiowa, Kansas, 67070, United States

Raising and Grazing Goats Academy
2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-06-30 15:30 | The SAVE Farm, 9680 N 52nd St, Riley, Kansas, 66531, United States
Raising and Grazing Goats Academy Will Highlight Using Goats as a Land Management Tool!Goats are nature’s solution to woody plants and undesired vegetation. The last thing that a goat wants to eat is grass! This makes the goat a perfect answer for all of the plants that ranchers struggle with to control; that the cows and sheep don’t like. This plant material is perfect for a group of goats. In addition to solving the invasive species problem an added bonus is the crop of goat kids as a revenue stream for the producer. The weaned kids can be saved as replacement animals, used for a rent-a-goat land management service or sold for income.Any producer considering raising goats should plan to attend one of these two-day grazing schools, to be offered June 1-2, June 8-9, or June 29-30, 2026. These two-day schools will be held at the SAVE Farm, 9680 N 52nd St. Riley, KS. Registration starts at 9:00 a.m. with Class from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.There is no cost to attend this grazing school. Lunch will be provided and attendees will be given a 3-ring binder resource guide with information and room to compile and store the business records for the goat business. Pre-registration is needed for planning lunch and handouts. Please provide complete name, mailing address, email, phone number for everyone that is attending. Please pre-register using the QR Code or with Mary Howell, mary@kglc.org or call/text 785-562-8726.Instructors for this school are Mary Powell and Lora Frick. Both ladies have raised goats their entire lives and have great information to share with everyone in attendance.Topics to be presented are:Day 1 (Mondays) – Selecting the right goat, animal science of goats 101, breeding, kidding, and herd health. Some hands-on care of goats will be included.Day 2 (Tuesdays) – Making goats a business, accounting, budgeting, marketing, goat rental, fencing and using the goats to help manage the land including invasive speciesFor information or questions contact: Mary Howell, mary@kglc.org or call/text 785-562-8726.This great introductory level goat grazing school is made possible by a grant from USDA-NRCS. Partners collaborating with this effort are: Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition, National Grazing Lands Coalition, SAVE Farm and Kansas Soil Health Alliance.

New World Screwworm Webinar Series (VIRTUAL)
2026-06-30 12:00 - 13:30
Part 3 of 3-part webinar series. More information coming soon. Register once for all 3 sessions and webinars will be recorded and posted online.

Session 1 was held on June 16. Recording and slides can be found here: https://agmanager.info/news/recent-videos/new-world-screwworm-webinar-1-june-16-2026

Investigating Freshwater Bugs Youth Event
2026-07-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Haskell Cultural Center, 2411 Barker Avenue, Lawrence, Kansas, 66046, United States
Featuring Madeline Price, Wildlife Education Specialist for the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.

Live specimens and Interactive Stream Trailer

Sustainable Agronomy Conference- Day 1 (VIRTUAL)
2026-07-08 11:00 - 13:00
Systems thinking in agriculture: balancing yield, economics, and the environment

The Sustainable Agronomy Conference is a free virtual event held over four weekends in July. It is hosted by the American Society of Agronomy to provide valuable insights and practical knowledge for agribusiness professionals and growers. The conference is an educational series featuring eight webinars (two each day).

Day 1, July 8: Nutrient and biological inputs

Understanding the building blocks of soil and nutrient cycles.

Day 2, July 15: Resilient and adaptive agricultural systems

Managing how ag inputs and practices perform under stress.

Day 3, July 22: AI, data and precision agronomy

Using information to make systems adaptive.

Day 4, July 29: Economics, adoption and beyond row crops

Applying systems thinking to long-term management decisions and profitability.

Enhancing Soil Health in Native Grass and Cropland
2026-07-08 13:00 - 20:00 | Alma Community Center, 1050 Ohio Street, Alma, Kansas, 66401, United States
Join 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.

Rooted in Resilience: Putting Biologicals and Livestock Impact to the Test
2026-07-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Middleswart Lodge, 15875 118th Ave, Indianola, Iowa, 50125, United States
Field Day Agenda includes: Introduction to Humic and Fulvic Acids, Is it Regenerative Farming Without Livestock, How to Test New Farming Methods on Your Own Operation, Explore Available Cost Share Programs & Technical Assistance

51st Annual Four State Farm Show
2026-07-10 00:00 - 2026-07-12 23:59 | Pittsburg State University – Robert W Plaster Center, 1701 S Homer St, Pittsburg, Kansas, 66762, United States
With 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 10-12. Show hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Sunday. Show visitors will enjoy shopping in the climate controlled comfort of the Plaster Center. In addition, all the outdoor booths are located in close proximity to the indoor venue. While many of the booths highlight the latest technology in farm machinery, construction equipment, livestock handling and feed and seed, a number of rural living opportunities will be incorporated into the offering. Those shopping opportunities include clothing and jewelry, furniture, healthcare and home improvement. This vendor mix assures items of interest for all in attendance.

Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Monthly Grazing Call (VIRTUAL)
2026-07-13 19:30 - 21:00
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].

Grazing for Habitat Workshop
2026-07-15 09:00 - 16:00 | KSU Research Center- Hays, 1232 240th Ave, Hays, Kansas, 67601, United States
The workshop will run from 9am-4pm. In the morning, we will meet at the KSU Ag. Research Center Auditorium where our instructors will lead presentations on:

Grazing & Old World Bluestem

Early Intensive Grazing

Virtual Grazing Systems

Creating Grazing Plans

For the afternoon session, we will move outside to take a look at effects of grazing practices in the field.

Event is open to everyone. Follow the link below to RSVP by July 8 as lunch will be provided!

Sustainable Agronomy Conference- Day 2 (VIRTUAL)
2026-07-15 11:00 - 13:00

Soil Health Nexus Digital Cafe Series Webinar (VIRTUAL)
2026-07-15 14:00 - 15:00
The Soil Health Nexus is hosting a series of informal soil health webinars featuring Extension soil health experts and researchers from across the region, who will discuss the latest soil health research, resources, and news. The webinars take place monthly; they are an hour long, with a 20-minute presentation, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A, and then a casual 30-minute Digital Café where attendees can continue discussing the topic in more depth with Soil Health Nexus members.

This month’s topic: Soil and Human Health: Current Status and Future Needs.

Join us for this July edition of the Soil Health Nexus Digital Café, featuring Dr. Jonathan Brevik, Professor of Soils and Geology at Southern Illinois University, as he discusses the ways soil influences our health. Soil usually isn’t the first thing people think of when their health comes up, but there are many connections. Soils provide the nutrient base for our foods and the majority of modern medicines, and they can also cause disease or illness. The connections are both direct and indirect. Dr. Brevik will highlight many connections between soils and human health and discuss pressing future research needs in this area.

Abundant Ogallala: Producers and Possibilities- Part 4 (VIRTUAL)
2026-07-15 16:00 - 17:00
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!

Farmers for Soil Health Webinar: Cover Crops, Row Crops & Livestock, Oh My! (VIRTUAL)
2026-07-21 09:00 - 10:00
Integrating cover crops into your operation can be good for your land, livestock and bottom line.

Hear from farmers Woody and Kayla Nichols of Nichols Land & Livestock, as they share more about their experience with cover crops, from the benefits they’ve seen and the lessons they’ve learned along the way.

Joining them will be Hans Schmitz, a Farmers for Soil Health technical advisor and member of the Indiana Agriculture Nutrient Alliance, who will share conservation insights and available technical resources.

Crossroads Conference
2026-07-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Strate Center at Autry Technology Center, 2020 Willow Run Street, Enid, Oklahoma, 73703, United States
The vision for this event, held near the crossroads of our nation, is to bring agricultural producers together to support and teach one another at the intersection of multiple production cultures. “Crossroads” features multiple tracks delivering practical information on soil health approaches for Oklahoma and Southern Plains croppers, ranchers, and urban/small farm food producers, regardless of scale. The agenda this year features Kit Pharo (Pharo Cattle Company), Shafer Ridgeway (Southern Good Farms), and Brett Peshek (Fusjon Ag).

Invasive Species Management Workshop
2026-07-22 09:00 - 16:00 | Scanolli’s, 306 Dogwood Street, Wakefield, Kansas, 67487, United States
The workshop will run from 9am-4pm. In the morning, we will meet at Scanolli’s where our instructors will lead presentations on:

Herbaceous Species

Woody Species

Prairie and Grassland Invaders

Field ID & Management Discussion

For the afternoon session, we will move outside to take a look identifying these species in the field.

Event is open to everyone. Follow the link below to RSVP by July 15 as lunch will be provided!

Sustainable Agronomy Conference- Day 3 (VIRTUAL)
2026-07-22 11:00 - 14:00

Getting Grounded with Sheep Grazing & Stockmanship Workshop
2026-07-24 08:00 - 2026-07-25 17:00 | Baden Square Community Center, 700 Gary Street, Winfield, Kansas, 67156, United States
Join us in the pasture for an immersive two day workshop of learning and connection focused on working with sheep. Hosted by Linda Pechin-Long and Keith Long of Graze the Prairie, this field day offers an inside look at how and why they implement Holistic Planned Grazing to shape their stewardship and legacy with sheep and cattle.

Special guest Dawn Hnatow of Cattle Up! Stockmanship will share hands-on insights on the fundamentals of working effectively with sheep—perfect for those looking to build confidence and skills in low-stress stockmanship.

Whether you’re new to these topics or refining your approach, this event promises real-world wisdom, open dialogue, and a chance to see regenerative principles in action.

WaterSmart Environmental Tour
2026-07-24 08:30 - 13:30 | Hays Recreation Commission, 1105 Canterbury Dr, Hays, Kansas, 67601, United States
We’d love to have you join us in Hays on Friday, July 24th! We will end the morning showcasing a partnership with Pleasant View Farms, LLC., on several Livestock Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Water Quality Protection & Improvement along Big Creek.

81st SWCS International Annual Conference
2026-07-26 00:00 - 2026-07-29 23:59 | 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.
