Ear to the Ground 227: From Crisis to Community

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Upcoming Events

December 2024

Tuesday December 3 – Wednesday December 4

2024 Premier Soil Health Event: For Farmers, by Farmers

Tuesday December 3 – Wednesday December 4

2024 Premier Soil Health Event: For Farmers, by Farmers

Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN 56001, USA

This is a Minnesota Soil Health Coalition event. For details and to register, click here.

Tuesday December 3

2:00 pm – 7:30 pm: Iowa Organic Association Annual Meeting
Tuesday December 3
2:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Iowa Organic Association Annual Meeting
Story City Community Center 501 Elm Ave Story City, IA 50248
Each year, Iowa’s organic community gathers to celebrate the growing organic movement in Iowa with presentations that highlight new and emerging issues within the organic industry. The annual meeting also features a uniquely-curated dinner and networking with presenters, exhibitors, and other Iowa Organic Association members.

Tickets are available here.

Wednesday December 4

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Lakes and Prairies Solar 101 - Fergus Falls
Wednesday December 4
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Lakes and Prairies Solar 101 - Fergus Falls
Fergus Falls Public Library, 205 E Hampden Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, USA
Learn about solar energy and its benefits for your home, or small business. This meeting will take you through the technology, economics, financing and more. You’ll also learn about the Solar Co-op in your area. The program is free to join, and members are not obligated to buy solar panels. For details and to register, click here.

Information on the Lakes and Prairie Solar Co-op is here.

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 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.

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.

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