Ear to the Ground 142 - Land Stewardship Project

LSP Citizens’ Frac Sand Summit (part 1): Tex Hawkins talks about why frac sand mining poses such a risk to the driftless region.

Upcoming Events

December 2024

Friday December 6

9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Farming Forever Seminar: Carbon, Crops, Covers & Cows
Friday December 6
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Farming Forever Seminar: Carbon, Crops, Covers & Cows
Wilson Fire Dept, 29658 Co Rd 12, Winona, MN 55987, USA
This event, which is co-sponsored by the Land Stewardship Project, will feature presenters Jay Fuhrer and Jim Munsch.

Fuhrer is a retired North Dakota NRCS soil health expert. He will provide real life data on how healthy soil serves as a foundation for cropping systems, grazing systems, cover crops, wildlife, gardening, pollinators, insects, the soil food web, and quality of life.

Munsch is a Whole Farm Stewardship Planner and financial trainer, and he helps specialty crop and livestock farmers make data-driven decisions to improve profitability.

To view the flier for this event, click here.

To register, click here.

For more information, contact Kelley or Cindy O’Neill at 507-450-5453 or wolfie229@gmail.com.
9:30 am – 3:30 pm: Albert Lea Virtual Organic Conference
Friday December 6
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
Albert Lea Virtual Organic Conference
Virtual
Join Albert Lea Seed on Friday, Dec. 6, to check out several presentations on organic farm management. Farmers and other organic experts from the region will be featured. Register here.

Saturday December 7 – Sunday December 8

New Farmer U

Saturday December 7 – Sunday December 8

New Farmer U

Marine Mills Folk School, 550 Pine St, Marine on St Croix, MN 55047, USA

Join a cohort of intermediate-beginning farmers (two to six years of farming experience) for a weekend retreat focused on farm financial wellness and business management. This training is offered by Marbleseed with regional partners in different states each year.

For details and to register, click here.

Friday December 13

9:30 am – 2:30 pm: Soil Health=Net Profit Workshop
Friday December 13
9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Soil Health=Net Profit Workshop
RENVILLE COMMUNITY CENTER, 221 Main St N, Renville, MN 56284, USA
Join the Renville County Soil and Water Conservation District in exploring how to make soil health practices profitable for you. Learn how to use data from soil tests as a financial tool, get tips for building a cash flow for regenerative agriculture, and meet with local farmers, bankers, seed and equipment dealers, and local government. Topics covered include “regenerative cash flow,” grower context, automated drainage and cover crops, and economics and testing regenerative agriculture.

Register by Dec. 5 for a free lunch. To register, click here.

For details, check out this flier.

Tuesday December 17 – Wednesday December 18

Wisconsin Water & Soil Health Conference

Tuesday December 17 – Wednesday December 18

Wisconsin Water & Soil Health Conference

Kalahari Resorts & Conventions - Wisconsin Dells, 1305 Kalahari Dr, Baraboo, WI 53913, USA

Mark your calendars for the 2nd Annual Wisconsin Water and Soil Health (WWASH) Conference.This year’s conference will bring together experts, farmers, and conservationists to discuss the latest advancements in soil health and practices that promote water quality.

For details, click here.

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