Ear to the Ground 268: Rolling Down the CC River

A farmer, a soil conservationist, and a crops specialist talk about how the roller crimper system can help extend the benefits of a cover crop.

• Rodale Institute Organic Consultant Léa Vereecke: Lea.Vereecke@RodaleInstitute.org, 610-683-1416

Roller crimping a rye cover crop while planting soybeans on the Jovaag farm near Austin, Minn.

Upcoming Events

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm: LSP Food Systems Virtual Listening Session

LSP Food Systems Virtual Listening Session

Wednesday May 18

4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

The Land Stewardship Project will hold a virtual listening session on regional food systems. Register here.

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm: LSP Grazing Group Pasture Walk

LSP Grazing Group Pasture Walk

Thursday May 19

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

LSP will hold a Grazing Group Pasture Walk at Oak Creek Pastures in Ossian, Iowa. Sign-in for this free event begins at 4:45 p.m. Supper will be provided; suggested $3-$5 meal contribution.

Scott & Amanda Holthaus of Oak Creek Pastures are hosting a pasture walk for area graziers to show cattle grazing on crop-ground planted last fall to a diverse winter cover mix (rye, vetch, triticale, winter barley) and results of winter bale grazing on permanent pasture. There will be a discussion around fencing and watering considerations for maximizing grazing days.

Register at https://secure.everyaction.com/aYx1CibrAUaEu0XVPjqlIw2.

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Farm Bill Listening Session for Retiring Farmers, Non-operating Landowners

Farm Bill Listening Session for Retiring Farmers, Non-operating Landowners

Friday May 20

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Join the Land Stewardship Project on Friday, May 20, from noon-1 p.m., for a virtual conversation with other retiring farmers and non-operating landowners to discuss how federal policy could better support your efforts to build a more just and resilient agricultural system. To register, click here.

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Farmer Fiesta at Whitewater State Park

Farmer Fiesta at Whitewater State Park

Saturday May 21

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Get to know other farmers and learn about conservation programs while enjoying a build-your-own taco bar with locally grown foods and ice cream served by the Winona County Dairy Princess. After supper, area farmer and soil conservationist Martin Larsen will share his experiences caving below the farm fields of southeastern Minnesota. Reserve a spot for this free Friends of Whitewater State Park event by e-mailing sara.holger@state.mn.us or calling 507-312-2308.

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: LSP Food Systems In-Person Listening Session

LSP Food Systems In-Person Listening Session

Tuesday May 24

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

The Land Stewardship Project will be holding an in-person listening session on regional food systems in Montevideo, Minn. Register here.