Ear to the Ground 274: From Dirt to Diversity

How Scott and Amanda Holthaus are transforming corn-soybean ground into perennial pasture utilizing soil biology and the rotational grazing of diverse cover crops.

More Information:

• LSP Video: What does Healthy Soil Look Like? Water Infiltration Test & Comparison
• LSP’s Soil Health & Grazing Web Page
• LSP’s Soil Health & Cover Cropping Web Page
• LSP Soil Builders’ Network Sign-up Page

You can find LSP Ear to the Ground podcast episodes on Spotify, Stitcher, iTunes, and other podcast platforms.

Upcoming Events

December 2023

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Tuesday December 5 9:00 am – Wednesday December 6 3:00 pm

Premier Soil Health Event

Tuesday December 5 – Wednesday December 6

9:00 am – 3:00 pm

Premier Soil Health Event

The Premier Soil Health event is for farmers by farmers. The Minnesota Soil Health Coalition brings national, regional and local soil health experts togetherto provide farmers and ranchers information they can use to improve their operations. Network with other farmers, network with farmer mentors and learn from long time soil health practitioners. For details and to register, click here.

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Thursday December 7 – Friday December 8

U of M Soil Management Summit

Thursday December 7 – Friday December 8

U of M Soil Management Summit

The Soil Management Summit emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Straight from the fields, learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from no-till, reduced tillage, and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences, so you can be spared the same hard-learned lessons.

The summit features presentations and Q & A with researchers, farmers and agricultural advisors, information from sponsors, and conversations with farmers experienced in different soil health practices.

Those who attend the entire conference can earn Certified Crop Adviser continuing education units (CEUs).

For more information and to register, click here.

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Tuesday December 12

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Online Farmer Forum: Exploring Water Management on Vegetable Farms
Tuesday December 12
12:00 pm – 1:30 pm
Online Farmer Forum: Exploring Water Management on Vegetable Farms
Join Jody and Mike Lenz of Threshing Table Farm and Dana Swanson from NRCS to explore creative ways to manage water in our changing climate. This forum will include a short presentation followed by questions, ideas and solutions from attendees.
Register here:https://secure.everyaction.com/8R2DmcpyQkOkPANzarGpAA2

January 2024

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Saturday January 13

10:00 am – 4:00 pm: Fillmore County Well Screening Clinic
Saturday January 13
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Fillmore County Well Screening Clinic
Free nitrate and chloride screenings will be offered onsite, with results available within 15 minutes. While you wait, you are invited to talk one-on-one with water experts about your results, questions, and options. This consultation is free and confidential. If further testing is advised, a voucher for a free certified test will be provided. Questions can be directed to Responsible Ag in Karst Country at responsibleaginkarstcountry@gmail.com.

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Tuesday January 16

12:00 pm – 2:30 pm: In-Person Training: Introduction to Climate Resiliency for Farmers
Tuesday January 16
12:00 pm – 2:30 pm
In-Person Training: Introduction to Climate Resiliency for Farmers

Join LSP and UMN Extension to build resiliency on your farm through examining local climate trends, identifying risk and planning adaptations for mitigation. Additionally, there will be several farmers presenting on the climate resiliency strategies they are implementing on their farms. Lunch is included and registration is required.

Register here: https://secure.everyaction.com/nyGLdKfUikG6EZmR8mcwbw2

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