Kansas Soil Health Alliance

Soil Health Day: Strengthening your operation by improving your soils.
2026-01-13 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Baden Square, 700 Gary St., Winfield, 67156, United States
Join us for a day of learning all about Soil Health and what it means to your operation. We’ll start the day coffee and an introduction to Soil Health principles from our area NRCS agronomist Morgan Pearman. Then we’ll move into presentations from several local producers and soil health advocates about what practices they’ve employed in their operations and the benefits they’ve reaped because of them. Learn how to implement the five tenants of soil health to improve not only your land but your bottom line as well. Then join us for a smoked brisket lunch provided by Grouse Valley Catering.

2026 Soil Health Conference
2026-01-13 00:00 - 2026-01-14 23:59 | Best Western Ramkota Hotel, 1400 8th Ave NW, Aberdeen, 57401, United States
Learn about soil health first steps, soil carbon and economics, soil microbiology, remediating saline soil, cover crops, virtual fencing, livestock integration, regenerative grazing, no-till gardens and composting, and more!

Kansas Grazing Lands Coalition Monthly Grazing Call (VIRTUAL)
2026-01-12 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].

Strengthening Your Weed Control Program with Cover Crops: A Two-Part Webinar Series (VIRTUAL)
2026-01-12 11:00 - 2026-01-13 12:00
There’s no better way to start off your new year than to tune in to this two-part webinar series to learn how you can take your weed control management system to the next level with cover crops. Starting on Jan. 12 at 11 a.m. CT, hear from John Wallace, Ph.D., of Penn State College of Agricultural Sciences, as he discusses reducing herbicide inputs with cover crops. On Jan. 13 at 11 a.m., learn strategies to boost the weed-fighting strength of cover crops from Anita Dille, Ph.D., of K-State Department of Agronomy.

Dr. Jill Clapperton Workshop
2026-01-08 10:00 - 15:00 | Pleasantview Activity Center, 5013 S Dean Rd, Hutchinson, KS, 67501, United States
Dr. Jill Clapperton is an internationally recognized soil scientist, speaker, and educator dedicated to advancing healthy, productive soils that support resilient agroecosystems. Her expertise lies in rhizosphere ecology-the dynamic zone where roots, soil and microorganisms interact. Jill focuses on cropping systems and integrated grazing systems that build soil health, improve nutrient cycling, enhance water-holding capacity, and produce more nutritious food and forage. Come join us for a day of learning about how to improve the soils on our farms by providing homes for the microorganisms.

Great Plains Growers Conference 2026
2026-01-08 00:00 - 2026-01-10 23:59 | Fulkerson Conference Center at Missouri Western State University, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, Missouri, 64507, United States
Farming as a Sacred Trust: Building Community at the Intersection of Land, Food & People

Welcome and Keynote Address featuring Curtis Millsap, Owner/Operator at Millsap Farms

Three pre-conference workshops will be held on Jan. 8 including: Produce Safety Grower Training, CSA Farmers School Intensive, and Starting with Small Livestock. General conference and tradeshow will be held on January 9-10 with over 50 sessions in track on fruit, vegetable, and cut flower production; business management and marketing; and small farm research.

K-State Garden Hour: Soil Smarts-Best Practices to Improve Soil Health (VIRTUAL)
2026-01-07 12:00 - 13:00
Discover simple, science-based practices that transform the way your lawn and garden grow. Join Shannon Blocker, Pottawatomie County Extension Agent, as she explores soil health through the powerful combination of physical, chemical, and biological functions collaborating in the soil beneath your feet. Learn to boost resilience, create a thriving landscape, and provide for long-term soil vitality.

Range Management and Soil Health Meeting
2026-01-07 11:00 - 14:00 | Greeley County 4-H Building, 901 Ingalls Ave., Tribune, Kansas, 67879, United States
Join us for an insightful drought workshop where we’ll discuss the latest weather updates, pasture management and stocking rates to ensure sustainability and resilience in challenging conditions. Explore the vital link between native microbial soil life and forage quality based on several case studies on ranches in SE Colorado.

FARMCON
2026-01-07 00:00 - 2026-01-08 23:59 | Loews Kansas City Hotel, 1515 Wyandotte St., Kansas City, Missouri, 64108, United States
FARMCON isn’t just another ag conference — it’s where the future of farming is being built! It’s the crossroads where ag entrepreneurs, investors, traders, landowners, and top-level producers come to sharpen their vision, strengthen their teams, and scale what they’ve built.

It’s a room full of builders, growers, and doers — the people who fight to secure their agricultural legacy, innovate through uncertainty, and believe that agriculture’s brightest days are ahead.

Across two days of practical workshops, high-powered keynotes, and off-the-record conversations, you’ll gain actionable insight and strategies from some of the best and brightest in the industry that you can put to work immediately. From labor challenges and breakthrough innovations to input efficiency and next-level risk management, you’ll leave with the connections, clarity, and confidence to take your operation to the next level.

At FARMCON, we don’t just talk about the future — we build it! Join us in Kansas City on January 7th & 8th to connect with others like you who are driving agriculture forward.

National No-Tillage Conference
2026-01-06 00:00 - 2026-01-09 23:59 | Hyatt Regency St. Louis Arch Hotel, 315 Chestnut Street, St. Louis, MO, 63102, United States
Don’t miss an energetic 4 days of nonstop learning from leading no-tillers, agronomists, researchers and other no-till experts sharing innovative ideas that can help you get the most out of your no-till farming system.This 34th annual conference offers a mix of thought-provoking General Sessions, expert-led No-Till Classrooms, collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus, valuable pesticide recertification and Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available to qualifying attendees.

Topeka Farm Show
2026-01-06 00:00 - 2026-01-08 23:59 | Stormont Vail Events Center, One Expocentre Drive, Topeka, Kansas, 66612, United States
For more than 30 years, Tradexpos has proudly brought together thousands of farmers, ranchers, and industry exhibitors under one roof for the Topeka Farm Show. In 2026, the show offers more opportunities to learn, grow and network than ever before. The Tradexpos team is proud to feature 600 booths filled with industry innovating exhibitors at the Topeka Farm Show!

Featuring free daily horsemanship clinics, free parking and admission, the Tradexpos team expects the 2026 Topeka Farm Show to be the biggest yet! Make sure to grab your friends, family, and neighbors and head to Topeka!

Conserve the Grasslands
2025-12-18 12:00 - 14:00 | Phillips County Fair Building, 1481 Hwy 183, Phillipsburg, Kansas, 67661, United States
Landowners and producers are invited to attend an informative program on managing woody plant encroachment—including eastern red cedar, locust, buckbrush, and more—into grasslands. Learn practical strategies to maintain healthy grasslands, improve forage production, protect native ecosystems, along with information regarding ongoing research in this area.

Grow Native! Webinar: Native Cover Crops for Stormwater Management Practices (VIRTUAL)
2025-12-17 16:00 - 17:00
Many current stormwater best management practices promote the use of native plant species to increase and maintain long-term function for green infrastructure projects. However, the methods and techniques to successfully establish native plant species vary greatly because of site conditions, timing of establishment, and restoration needs of the green infrastructure.

Join Chuck Caverly, botanist and principal, Missouri Native Stewardship Services, for a webinar on the topic of native cover crops for stormwater management. Learn how and when to integrate multi-species cover crop mixes on project sites, and consider how cover crops can be used to solve functional problems in green infrastructure projects.

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.

Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference
2025-12-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Lifelong Learning Center, 601 E. Benjamin Ave, Norfolk, Nebraska, 68701, United States
The Northeast Nebraska Ag Conference is the premier event of the year for exchanging practical farm and ranch ideas! Learn from others who are increasing their operation’s financial stability and environmental stewardship. This event has something for everyone from those who are interested in new management practices to the innovative farmer who has been implementing them for years. Concurrent breakout sessions allow each attendee to choose the sessions that meet their needs. Industry leading speakers paired with experienced farmers/ranchers will discuss hot ag topics from theory to practical application and technology integration. Don’t miss this exciting ag event!

Soil Health Event
2025-12-12 09:00 - 14:30 | Edwards County Fairgrounds, 1305 Niles Ave, Kinsley, Kansas, 67547, United States
Learn proven ways to build soil health, cut costs, and boost yields. Perfect for farmers ready to grow sustainably. Topics and speakers include: “Ins and Outs of Managing with a Holistic Approach and Implementing Your Own Concepts” by Colby Stegman, and “Getting More Out of Your Soil Test” by Candy Thomas

Soil Health Workshop
2025-12-12 08:00 - 13:00 | Effingham Community Center, 304 Main Street, Effingham, Kansas, 66023, United States
Join us at this Soil Health Workshop featuring speaker, Dale Strickler! This event is hosted by the Effingham Management Unit comprised of the Conservation Districts of Atchison, Doniphan, Jefferson and Leavenworth counties as well as the Lower Kansas River Watershed program.

Farmer to Farmer Lunch: Grassland Monitoring Workshop
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Wilmore Community Building, 105 S. Taft, Wilmore, KS, 67155, United States
If you are down near Wilmore and have some thoughts on grassland monitoring, or would like to learn more about it, stop in at the Wilmore Community Building for a Farmer to Farmer Lunch! Our Conservation Delivery Specialist for the Red Hills, Nathan Tavaglione, will be there alongside local partners to help facilitate conversation and to answer questions!

Soil Health Event
2025-12-11 09:00 - 15:00 | Township Hall, 220 Union St, Rush Center, KS, 67575, United States
Learn proven ways to build soil health, cut costs, and boost yields. Perfect for farmers ready to grow sustainably. Topics and speakers include: “Secrets of Intensive Rotational Grazing” by Kevin Wiltse, “Grazing with No Fences” by Jay Young, and “Getting More Out of Your Soil Test” by Candy Thomas

Southeast Kansas Soil Health Conference
2025-12-10 00:00 - 2025-12-11 23:59 | Iola Green Cover Seed, 30 W Davis St, Iola, KS, 66749, United States
Featuring Keynote Speaker Dr. Jill Clapperton and Farmer-led panels. What to expect: Cutting-edge insights and actionable strategies to elevate soil and crop quality. Great food, local hospitality, and Green Cover’s signature community-building atmosphere. Plus, ample break time for visiting with vendors and networking with fellow attendees.

Back to the Basics: Understanding soil pH and soil fertility to maximize productivity
2025-12-09 11:30 - 14:00 | Rose Garden Banquet Hall, 2350 E 8th Street, Hays, Kansas, 67601, United States
Curious how small changes in pH can make a big difference in productivity? Come learn how to make your soil work smarter. Join us for an afternoon focused on what really matters below the surface — understanding soil fertility and pH for better results in the field.

Farmers for Soil Health Webinar- Mix it up: Unlocking the power of cover crop diversity (VIRTUAL)
2025-12-09 11:00 - 12:00
Join Keith Berns, Nebraska farmer, for this energizing webinar on the power of cover crop diversity. Drawing from years of on-farm experience, research, and innovation, Keith will break down how to build successful multi-species mixes and how diversity can help your system become more resilient, productive, and profitable. This farmer-focused session will explore: – Why diversity matters in cover crop systems – How to design species mixes that match your goals (grazing, nutrient cycling, weed suppression, etc.) – Real-world tips from Keith’s own farm and customer experiences -Balancing simplicity, cost, and performance in your cover crop strategy Bring your questions—this interactive session is a great opportunity to get advice from one of the nation’s most respected voices on cover crop management.

The Big Soil Health Event
2025-12-08 08:00 - 2025-12-09 17:00 | Bien Venu Event Center, 7400 Hudson Road, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613, United States
THE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT provides producers, landowners, and ag industry members with a ground-up educational experience. While many conferences inspire and teach, THE BIG SOIL HEALTH EVENT encourages and illuminates soil health practice adoption.
