Events

A Future with Better Soil

September 1st, 10:30am – 3:00pm

11355 E. 90th St, Northfield, MN

Join Rice County farmers Mike and Shane Peterson to tour their farm and discuss rebuilding their soil after a generation of full tillage. Learn how they are using strip-till and cover crops, and how they recently added small grains into their crop rotation.  All are welcome to attend! Please contact Dane McKittrick at 630-777-9037 with questions or to register, or register online HERE.

Cover Crops 101/ Strip-till 101

September 6th 10:30am-3:00pm

5000 60th St. NW, Medford, MN

Join Steele County farmers Dan & Tyler Morgan to tour their successful farm—learn how they are using cover crops and strip-till to improve yields and profit in corn and soy production. Hear from expert farmers and Cover Crop consultants Tom Cotter and TJ Kartes in their Cover Crops 101    training. This is a fantastic opportunity for farmers curious about starting new conservation practices and for experienced farmers to share their knowledge. All are Welcome! Please contact Dane McKittrick at 630-777-9037 with questions or to register, or register online HERE.