Ear to the Ground 234: Thinking Like a Prairie

How the Tallgrass Prairie Center in Iowa is introducing a little wildness into a domesticated landscape.

For more on the Tallgrass Prairie Center, click here. Check out a previous Ear to the Ground podcast on Iowa State University’s research related to prairie strips here.

Upcoming Events

November 2024

Friday November 1 – Saturday November 2

19th Annual Emerging Farmers Conference

Friday November 1 – Saturday November 2

19th Annual Emerging Farmers Conference

McNamara Alumni Center, 200 SE Oak St, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA

Join the organizers of this event for the 19th Annual Emerging Farmers Conference. Friday we’ll host four half-day sessions and Saturday choose from 11 sessions throughout the day.

The Emerging Farmers Conference is designed with farmers, for farmers. The Emerging Farmers Conference serves to advance the success and sustainability of farmers who traditionally face barriers to the education and resources necessary to build profitable agricultural businesses, including immigrant farmers and farmers of color.

Language interpretation is available. For details and to register, click here.

Tuesday November 12

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Lakes and Prairies Solar 101 - Morris
Tuesday November 12
6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Lakes and Prairies Solar 101 - Morris
West Central Research and Outreach Center, 46352 MN-329, Morris, MN 56267, 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.

Thursday November 21

All Day: Give to the Max Day
Thursday November 21
Give to the Max Day
Online
Support the Land Stewardship Project during the 2024 Give to the Max day.

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.

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.

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