Join farmers, industry representatives, and elected officials on a free bus tour of three farms in the Cannon River Watershed.
Experienced farmers will teach you about profitable conservation practices in our region, including strip-till, no-till, cover crops, and winter camelina. You will also gain valuable information about Carbon Intensity Score, carbon credit programs, and market opportunities. The tour includes morning snacks and lunch. Register early to secure your spot on the bus for more Q&A time! There are 56 seats available, but you can also choose to follow along in your personal vehicle.
This tour starts and ends at Twin Oaks Farm in Northfield, MN.
Stop One - Twin Oaks Farm (Northfield, MN)
The tour starts here at 9:30 am
8391 Hall Ave, Northfield, MN
Conservation Practices: Cover Crops, Wheat, Grassed Waterways, No-till and Strip-till, Nutrient Management, Hogs
Stop Two - Honken Farms (Faribault, MN)
Our second stop will be here around 11:40 am
5680 120th St. W. Faribault, MN
Conservation Practices: Cover Crops, No-till and Minimal-till, Nutrient Management, Perennial Plantings (Kernza®), Prescribed Grazing, Beef Cattle, Wide-row Corn Trial
Stop Three - TJ Kartes Farm (Blooming Prairie, MN)
Our last stop will be here around 1:45 pm
9800-10628 SE 54th Ave, Blooming Prairie, MN 55917
Conservation Practices: Cover Crops, No-till, Oats, Wheat, Winter Camelina, Restoring Low CPI Soil with Crop System
