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Friday August 1 1

All Day Early Bird Discount Deadline for LSP's Farm Beginnings Class
Friday August 1
Early Bird Discount Deadline for LSP's Farm Beginnings Class
Beginning and prospective farmers are invited to apply to the Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginnings course, a year-long training program that focuses on the goal setting, marketing, and financial skills needed to establish a successful farm business. The Farm Beginnings course creates a space for folks to name their vision, acquire the tools and skills needed to make it happen, and become part of a community of support to help them succeed.

The course will run from November 2025 through March 2026, with some additional educational opportunities to take place later in 2026.

The deadline for applications is Sept. 1. Early bird applications submitted by Aug. 1 will receive a $100 discount if you are accepted into the class. Partial scholarships are available.

More details are at http://www.farmbeginnings.org or Annelie Livingston-Anderson at annelie@landstewardshipproject.org.

You can apply to the course here.
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Roots & Rotation Grazing Field Day
Friday August 1
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Roots & Rotation Grazing Field Day
22545 Co Rd 42, Richmond, MN 56368, USA
Roots and Rotation is a summer field day series happening across Minnesota. These field days will discuss the use of livestock for soil health goals in different agricultural systems.

Learn about the benefits of integrating livestock onto cropland and how to make it work on your operation. Hear from experienced farmers and Extension educators specializing in crops, livestock, and soil health. These events are for producers looking to elevate their cropland soil health and increase their forage resources.

For more information and to register, see the Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association website.

Saturday August 2 2

10:00 am – 2:00 pm LSP Small Grains Field Day/Networking Event

Saturday August 2

10:00 am – 2:00 pm

LSP Small Grains Field Day/Networking Event

Madison Mercantile, 601 1st St, Madison, MN 56256, USA

Building on the momentum and popularity of the Land Stewardship Project’s Small Grain Markets Workshop in Albert Lea, Minn., this past winter, we are offering a second free networking event in western Minnesota on Saturday, Aug. 2, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in Madison, Minn. All those curious about small grains are welcome.

We will hear from two western Minnesota farmers who have found success in growing and marketing small grains: Noreen Thomas of Doubting Thomas Farms and Peter Haugen of Sandhill Mill. Additionally, Gilbert Williams, a longtime grain mill operator and small grains procurement expert, will walk us through the processing side of the business. Lunch will be provided.

You can reserve a spot here.

For more information, contact LSP’s Alex Kiminski
at akiminski@landstewardshipproject.org.

3:00 pm – 6:00 pm Sea of Grass 'Prairie Walk & Author Talk'
Saturday August 2
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Sea of Grass 'Prairie Walk & Author Talk'
Lac qui Parle State Park, 14047 20th St NW, Watson, MN 56295, USA
Join LSP for a book reading and Q & A with Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty, the authors of Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redepmtion of Nature on the American Priaire, at Lac qui Parle State Park. Prior to the book reading, we will go on a guided prairie walk to learn firsthand about the great Minnesotan prairies. Through the event, we will gain an understanding of the history, present, and future of the land and ways to work towards building more sustainable and just food and farming systems that protect our natural ecosystems. You can read a review of Sea of Grass in the current Land Stewardship Letter.

To reserve a spot, click here.

Schedule:
- 3 p.m. – Guided prairie walk with prairie naturalist Amy Rager
- 4:30 p.m. – Sea of Grass book reading by authors Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty
- 5 p.m. – Q & A with Dave and Josephine
- 5:30 p.m. – Discussion and reflection
- 6 p.m. – Dinner
Camping will be available at Lac qui Parle State Park. LSP has reserved a Group Camp Site which is in the lower area of the park and can accommodate up to 50 people. Only tents are allowed — participants will need to bring their own tents and supplies. There is no electrical hookup; water spigot and vault toilets available. Please let us know via the event registration form if you plan to camp at the Group Camp Site.

For more information, contact LSP’s Melody Arteaga at marteaga@landstewardshipproject.org.

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Monday August 4 4

Tuesday August 5 5

All Day Farmfest 2025
Tuesday August 5 – Thursday August 7
Farmfest 2025
28366 County Hwy 13, Morgan, MN 56266, USA
Details are here.
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Unlocking Conservation Resources for Communities & Farms
Tuesday August 5
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Unlocking Conservation Resources for Communities & Farms
Owatonna Public Utilities, 208 Walnut Ave S, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA
Join Renewing the Countryside and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) this summer at one of their eight conservation events in a town near you, where you will:
- Learn how conservation benefits Minnesota’s rural communities.
- Hear from a panel of local speakers.
- Discover available NRCS Farm Bill programs and the economics of on-farm practices.
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch, plus a chance to win door prizes.
- Network with local farmers, neighbors, and conservation professionals.
- Receive helpful materials and personalized support on next steps after the event.
For more information, click here.

Locations & Dates:
Each event is free, open to all, and runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the venues listed. Space is limited, please register in advance.
- Hallock (Kittson County) – Tues, July 22 @ Far North Spirits
- Elbow Lake (Grant County) – Wed, July 23 @ Elbow Lake Community Building
- Sleepy Eye (Brown County) – Thur, July 24 @ Sleepy Eye Brewing Company
- Milaca (Mille Lacs County) – Tues, July 29 @ Gorecki Community Center
- Mora (Kanabec County) – Thur, July 31 @ Sapsucker Farms Yellow Belly Cidery
- Owatonna (Steele County) – Tues, August 5 @ Owatonna Public Utilities Building
- Jordan (Scott County) – Wed, August 6 @ Ridges at Sand Creek
- Fairmont (Martin County) – Thur, August 7 @ Red Rock Center for the Arts

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Constitutional Observer Training

Tuesday August 5

6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Constitutional Observer Training

LSP office, 111 N 1st St, Montevideo, MN 56265, USA

The Land Stewardship Project and CURE, in collaboration with the Immigrant Defense Network, are hosting a Constitutional Observer Training in Montevideo on Tuesday, August 5, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

This training is intended to develop local community leaders’ knowledge and understanding of civil rights and to encourage engagement in civil initiatives that protect immigrant rights and due process. The training blends elements of “Know Your Rights” and “rapid response” in a practical, hands-on workshop experience.

This training is intended to empower local community members with the tools and resources needed to support the legal rights of our immigrant neighbors. Immigrant communities are essential to the strength, resilience, and prosperity of Minnesota. LSP and CURE envision a Minnesota where immigrant families live without fear, children dream freely, and communities stand united in their pursue for justice and their right to thrive.

For more information and to reserve a spot, click here.

This training is part of Defender Action Day, which is being organized by the Immigrant Defense Network Aug. 5 and 7 in various Minnesota communities: Montevideo, Mankato, Saint Paul, Stillwater, Rochester, and Winona.

This is an opportunity to learn about our defend + drive approach and how to observe, protect, and uphold the rights of immigrant communities. You’ll get a toolkit on Know Your Rights and a badge as a Constitutional Rights Observer.

Sign up at the host site’s links below and learn more at immigrantdefensenetwork.org. Questions: info@immigrantdefenesenetwork.org.

LOCATIONS & DATES
Mankato | David Mesta, COPAL
Thursday, August 7th, 6:00 p.m.
Shared Spaces
127 S 2nd St
Mankato, MN 56001
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Montevideo | Nick Olson, LSP
Tuesday, August 5th, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
111 North First Street
Montevideo, MN 56265

Rochester | David Perdomo, COPAL
Thursday, August 7th, 6:00 p.m.
COPAL Rochester
1210 ½ 7th St NW
Rochester, MN
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Stillwater | Jo Haberman, Indivisible-St. Croix Valley
Thursday, August 7th, 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Stillwater Public Library
https://www.mobilize.us/stcroixvalleyindivi…/event/814452/

Saint Paul | Kevin Huynh, MN8
Thursday, August 7th, 6:00 p.m.
Griggs-Midway Building
1821 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104

Winona | Kathy Florin
Thursday, August 7th, 6:00pm
Winona Arts Center
228 East 5th Street
Winona, MN, 55987

Wednesday August 6 6

All Day Farmfest 2025
Tuesday August 5 – Thursday August 7
Farmfest 2025
28366 County Hwy 13, Morgan, MN 56266, USA
Details are here.
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Unlocking Conservation Resources for Communities & Farms
Wednesday August 6
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Unlocking Conservation Resources for Communities & Farms
Ridges At Sand Creek, 21775 Ridges Dr, Jordan, MN 55352, USA
Join Renewing the Countryside and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) this summer at one of their eight conservation events in a town near you, where you will:
- Learn how conservation benefits Minnesota’s rural communities.
- Hear from a panel of local speakers.
- Discover available NRCS Farm Bill programs and the economics of on-farm practices.
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch, plus a chance to win door prizes.
- Network with local farmers, neighbors, and conservation professionals.
- Receive helpful materials and personalized support on next steps after the event.
For more information, click here.

Locations & Dates:
Each event is free, open to all, and runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the venues listed. Space is limited, please register in advance.
- Hallock (Kittson County) – Tues, July 22 @ Far North Spirits
- Elbow Lake (Grant County) – Wed, July 23 @ Elbow Lake Community Building
- Sleepy Eye (Brown County) – Thur, July 24 @ Sleepy Eye Brewing Company
- Milaca (Mille Lacs County) – Tues, July 29 @ Gorecki Community Center
- Mora (Kanabec County) – Thur, July 31 @ Sapsucker Farms Yellow Belly Cidery
- Owatonna (Steele County) – Tues, August 5 @ Owatonna Public Utilities Building
- Jordan (Scott County) – Wed, August 6 @ Ridges at Sand Creek
- Fairmont (Martin County) – Thur, August 7 @ Red Rock Center for the Arts

Thursday August 7 7

All Day Farmfest 2025
Tuesday August 5 – Thursday August 7
Farmfest 2025
28366 County Hwy 13, Morgan, MN 56266, USA
Details are here.
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm Unlocking Conservation Resources for Communities & Farms
Thursday August 7
12:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Unlocking Conservation Resources for Communities & Farms
Red Rock Center for the Arts, 222 E Blue Earth Ave, Fairmont, MN 56031, USA
Join Renewing the Countryside and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) this summer at one of their eight conservation events in a town near you, where you will:
- Learn how conservation benefits Minnesota’s rural communities.
- Hear from a panel of local speakers.
- Discover available NRCS Farm Bill programs and the economics of on-farm practices.
- Enjoy a complimentary lunch, plus a chance to win door prizes.
- Network with local farmers, neighbors, and conservation professionals.
- Receive helpful materials and personalized support on next steps after the event.
For more information, click here.

Locations & Dates:
Each event is free, open to all, and runs from noon to 2 p.m. at the venues listed. Space is limited, please register in advance.
- Hallock (Kittson County) – Tues, July 22 @ Far North Spirits
- Elbow Lake (Grant County) – Wed, July 23 @ Elbow Lake Community Building
- Sleepy Eye (Brown County) – Thur, July 24 @ Sleepy Eye Brewing Company
- Milaca (Mille Lacs County) – Tues, July 29 @ Gorecki Community Center
- Mora (Kanabec County) – Thur, July 31 @ Sapsucker Farms Yellow Belly Cidery
- Owatonna (Steele County) – Tues, August 5 @ Owatonna Public Utilities Building
- Jordan (Scott County) – Wed, August 6 @ Ridges at Sand Creek
- Fairmont (Martin County) – Thur, August 7 @ Red Rock Center for the Arts
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm CFFE Tariffs & Ag Webinar
Thursday August 7
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
CFFE Tariffs & Ag Webinar
Online Webinar
Join the Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment online on Thursday, August 7, for an update on where things stand with tariffs and what that means for food and farm policy and the factory farm system. We’ll cover the basics of how trade policy impacts agriculture, what recent changes mean for the U.S. food system, and ways to get involved in the fight for fair trade and fair markets.

The Land Stewardship Project is a longtime coalition member of the Campaign for Family Farms and the Environment. I hope you can join this informative session!

Speakers for this webinar include Patty Lovera from the Campaign for Family Farms and the Environnment and Ben Lilliston from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

When: Thursday, Aug 7, 2 p.m. Central/3 p.m. Eastern
Register in advance at this link

After registering, you will receive a confirmation e-mail containing information about joining the webinar. For more information, contact LSP policy director Sean Carroll at scarroll@landstewardshipproject.org.

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Friday August 8 8

4:00 pm – 8:00 pm Roots & Rotation Grazing Field Day
Friday August 8
4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Roots & Rotation Grazing Field Day
10470 190th St, Park Rapids, MN 56470, USA
Roots and Rotation is a summer field day series happening across Minnesota. These field days will discuss the use of livestock for soil health goals in different agricultural systems.

Learn about the benefits of integrating livestock onto cropland and how to make it work on your operation. Hear from experienced farmers and Extension educators specializing in crops, livestock, and soil health. These events are for producers looking to elevate their cropland soil health and increase their forage resources.

For more information and to register, see the Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association website.
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Sunflower Social Farmer Gathering
Friday August 8
4:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Sunflower Social Farmer Gathering
22955 570th Ave, Austin, MN 55912, USA
Members of the Land Stewardship Project’s Austin Area Soil Health Hub are hosting a sunflower social on Tom and Kim Finnegan’s farm Friday, Aug. 8, from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event will be open to all area farmers. Meet members of this peer-to-peer farmer group, see the beautiful sunflower fields, and learn about diversification.

Farming should include a trusted network that ensures we are all successful. How could having a network of farmers that provide support, resources, and comradery impact your farm?

On Aug. 8, gather with area farmers who are invested in soil health and sustainable practices, and are committed to learning from each other. Join us for an evening on the Finnegan farm for a hay ride around the sunflower fields and to learn more about their diversified farm. There will be a supper and lots of time to connect with farmers in the area.

RSVP here.

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Wednesday August 13 13

Thursday August 14 14

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm LSA-COPAL Ice Cream Social/Reunión de Helados!
Thursday August 14
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
LSA-COPAL Ice Cream Social/Reunión de Helados!
Sauk River Park, 206 5th Ave NE, Melrose, MN 56352, USA
Land Stewardship Action (the Land Stewardship Project’s partner organization) and COPAL (Communities Organizing Latine Power and Action) invite you to an ice cream social at Sauk River Park in Melrose on Thursday, August 14. There will be sweet treats and opportunities to connect with those in your community, many of whom you might not know yet. This is a time to come together over our shared vision for a better future rooted in community, diversity, fairness, health, and democracy.

If you’re able, please register ahead of time through the link below so we can get an idea of numbers. Feel free to pass the invite on to others in the community as well — the more the merrier!

You can register here.

For more information, contact Land Stewardship Action’s Emily Minge at eminge@landstewardshipproject.org.

Friday August 15 15

9:00 am – 4:00 pm Managed Grazing & Soil Health Field Day: Rush City
Friday August 15
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Managed Grazing & Soil Health Field Day: Rush City
10815 555th St, Rush City, MN 55069, USA
Join the Minnesota Soil Health Coalition at Jon Steven’s Maple Grove Farm for a field day focused on managed grazing and other methods to build the health of soils. Connect with other farmers and learn from the leaders in Minnesota on soil health. Featured speakers: Tom Cotter, Brady Wulf, Myron Sylling, and Joe Ailts. Free lunch by Maxwell’s Southern BBQ. Details are here.

Saturday August 16 16

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm Soil Health Master Class: Morris
Saturday August 16
12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Soil Health Master Class: Morris
Old No 1 Bar & Grill, 412 Atlantic Ave, Morris, MN 56267, USA
Details are here.

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Monday August 18 18

All Day Soil Health Master Class: Worthington
Monday August 18
Soil Health Master Class: Worthington
At the Barn, 1815 East Ave, Worthington, MN 56187, USA
Details are here.

Tuesday August 19 19

10:00 am – 3:00 pm Field Day: Organic Grain Soil Health, Testing & an Introduction to Agroforestry
Tuesday August 19
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
Field Day: Organic Grain Soil Health, Testing & an Introduction to Agroforestry
Spring Green, WI 53588, USA
During this University of Wisconsin Organic Grain Resource and Information Network field day, join Gary Zimmer, Patrick Michaels, and Sandy Syburg as they discuss cover cropping for nitrogen, testing to make informed soil health decisions, and the work of the Rye Revival organization. Attendees will tour the organic grain farm and get an introduction to the farm’s expanding agroforestry enterprise.

For more information and to register, click here.

Wednesday August 20 20

Thursday August 21 21

8:30 am – 4:00 pm Adaptive Grazing & Fencing Workshop
Thursday August 21
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Adaptive Grazing & Fencing Workshop
Olmsted County, Minn.
Farmers, ranchers, and landowners interested in improving their grazing systems and fencing strategies are invited to attend the Adaptive Grazing & Fencing two-day workshop scheduled for August 21–22, in Olmsted County.

This workshop is being hosted by Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation District, Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association, and the University of Minnesota Extension in Olmsted County, and is open to all those interested.

Led by grazing specialist Kent Solberg, this practical, hands-on workshop will explore strategies to enhance forage productivity, soil health, and profitability through adaptive grazing.

Day 1 will be held at Alan Bedtka’s Farm and will focus on the big picture of grazing, its effects on soil health, riparian zones, weed management, and grazing economics.

Day 2 will take place at John Meyer’s Farm and will delve into cost-effective fencing, water systems, and real-world adaptive grazing practices that can be tailored to changing conditions.

Cost: $75/person (includes lunch both days)
Scholarships: 10 scholarships available for those needing financial assistance (inquire early).

More Information: For more information and to register, see the Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association website. You can also contact: 507-328-7070 or e-mail PWService@olmstedcounty.gov.

Friday August 22 22

8:30 am – 4:00 pm Adaptive Grazing & Fencing Workshop
Friday August 22
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
Adaptive Grazing & Fencing Workshop
Olmsted County, Minn.
Farmers, ranchers, and landowners interested in improving their grazing systems and fencing strategies are invited to attend the Adaptive Grazing & Fencing two-day workshop scheduled for August 21–22, in Olmsted County.

This workshop is being hosted by Olmsted County Soil and Water Conservation District, Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association, and the University of Minnesota Extension in Olmsted County, and is open to all those interested.

Led by grazing specialist Kent Solberg, this practical, hands-on workshop will explore strategies to enhance forage productivity, soil health, and profitability through adaptive grazing.

Day 1 will be held at Alan Bedtka’s Farm and will focus on the big picture of grazing, its effects on soil health, riparian zones, weed management, and grazing economics.

Day 2 will take place at John Meyer’s Farm and will delve into cost-effective fencing, water systems, and real-world adaptive grazing practices that can be tailored to changing conditions.

Cost: $75/person (includes lunch both days)
Scholarships: 10 scholarships available for those needing financial assistance (inquire early).

More Information: For more information and to register, see the Minnesota Grazing Lands Conservation Association website. You can also contact: 507-328-7070 or e-mail PWService@olmstedcounty.gov.

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Sunday August 24 24

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Livestock Consolidation Town Hall With AG Ellison in Central MN
Sunday August 24
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Livestock Consolidation Town Hall With AG Ellison in Central MN
Central Minnesota
LSP will be hosting a town hall meeting Sunday, Aug. 24, in central Minnesota on consolidation in livestock agriculture. Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison will be on-hand to hear from producers about their experiences with monopoly power. This meeting is for small to mid-sized livestock producers and others who want to push back against consolidation in agriculture.

This town hall will be held somewhere in central Minnesota; an exact location will be determined shortly.

To reserve a spot, click here. For more information, contact LSP organizer Matthew Sheets via e-mail or at 612-767-9709.
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Tuesday August 26 26

9:30 am – 3:00 pm UW Organic Agriculture Research Field Day
Tuesday August 26
9:30 am – 3:00 pm
UW Organic Agriculture Research Field Day
Arlington, WI 53911, USA

This University of Wisconsin Organic Grain Resource and Information Network field day will feature tours and talks about the latest in organic systems research. Attendees will learn about reduced-tillage corn and soybeans, no-till dry beans, advances in food-grade grains, emerging crops, biocontrol agents to manage white mold in soybeans, and on-farm soil health research.

For more information and to register, click here.

Wednesday August 27 27

10:00 am – 4:30 pm Field Day: Farmer-Distiller Grain Connection
Wednesday August 27
10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Field Day: Farmer-Distiller Grain Connection
Paxton, IL 60957, USA
Join OGRAIN, Artisan Grain Collaborative, The Land Connection, and IDEA Farm Network for this unique field day tailored for farmers and distillers alike to learn in the field and at the distillery. Dallas and Will Glazik will lead attendees through Cow Creek Organic Farm’s organic fields and discuss proper food-grade grain handling. The day will end with a distillery tour, grain quality talk, farmer-distiller social event, and optional tasting at Silver Tree Spirits.

For details and to register, click here.

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Saturday August 30 30

Sunday August 31 31

September 2025

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
	Monday September 1 1 Final Deadline for LSP's Farm Beginnings Course Monday September 1 Final Deadline for LSP's Farm Beginnings Course Beginning and prospective farmers are invited to apply to the Land Stewardship Project’s Farm Beginnings course, a year-long training program that focuses on the goal setting, marketing, and financial skills needed to establish a successful farm business. The Farm Beginnings course creates a space for folks to name their vision, acquire the tools and skills needed to make it happen, and become part of a community of support to help them succeed. The course will run from November 2025 through March 2026, with some additional educational opportunities to take place later in 2026. The deadline for applications is Sept. 1. Early bird applications submitted by Aug. 1 will receive a $100 discount if you are accepted into the class. Partial scholarships are available. More details are at http://www.farmbeginnings.org or Annelie Livingston-Anderson at annelie@landstewardshipproject.org. You can apply to the course here.	Tuesday September 2 2	Wednesday September 3 3	Thursday September 4 4	Friday September 5 5 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Soil Health Field Day: Austin Friday September 5 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Soil Health Field Day: Austin 50203 205th St, Austin, MN 55912, USA Details are here.	Saturday September 6 6 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Soil & Food Health Field Day: Austin Saturday September 6 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Soil & Food Health Field Day: Austin 50203 205th St, Austin, MN 55912, USA Details are here.
Sunday September 7 7	Monday September 8 8	Tuesday September 9 9 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 'Growing Resilience' Field Day at Churchill Reserve Grass-Fed Beef Tuesday September 9 9:00 am – 3:00 pm 'Growing Resilience' Field Day at Churchill Reserve Grass-Fed Beef 36001 63rd Avenue Way Cannon Falls, MN, 55009 Spend a day with Clean River Partners and farmers discussing their experiences with different conservation management practices as they navigate the challenges of making a livelihood, accessing land and markets, and dealing with unpredictable weather conditions. Join farmers Bryan Lips (BT Farms), Wendy Johnson (Jóia Food & Fiber Farm), Todd Churchill (Churchill Reserve), Helen Forsythe (Feed the People Farm Cooperative), and more, to discuss topics like wide-row corn and cover crops, the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program, agroforestry, growing small grains, and prescribed grazing. For more information and to register, click here. Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/sft-zqyb-qkm Learn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720	Wednesday September 10 10	Thursday September 11 11	Friday September 12 12	Saturday September 13 13
Sunday September 14 14	Monday September 15 15	Tuesday September 16 16	Wednesday September 17 17	Thursday September 18 18	Friday September 19 19	Saturday September 20 20 Farm Aid Saturday September 20 Farm Aid Huntington Bank Stadium, 420 23rd Ave SE, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA Farm Aid is heading to Minnesota for the first time for its 40th anniversary festival on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The event will launch a year-long celebration of four decades of impactful advocacy, historic cultural moments and unforgettable music. Farm Aid 40 — a full day of music, family farmers, HOMEGROWN food and agricultural experiences — will feature performances by Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young (and the Chrome Hearts), John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews (with Tim Reynolds), and Margo Price, as well as Billy Strings, Nathaniel Rateliff & the Night Sweats, Trampled by Turtles, Waxahatchee, Eric Burton of Black Pumas, Jesse Welles, Madeline Edwards and more artists to be announced. For details, click here.
Sunday September 21 21	Monday September 22 22	Tuesday September 23 23 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday September 23 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Online This 10-lesson Wild Farm Alliance virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions. Continuing Education Credits have been requested and are expected to be approved from American Society of Agronomy. For details and to register, click here. The Course Schedule: LESSON 1 Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday, September 23, 2 p.m. CT LESSON 2 Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 3 Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday, November 4, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 4 Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 5 Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 6 Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 7 Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 8 Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 9 Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 10 Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT	Wednesday September 24 24	Thursday September 25 25	Friday September 26 26	Saturday September 27 27
Sunday September 28 28	Monday September 29 29	Tuesday September 30 30

October 2025

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			Wednesday October 1 1	Thursday October 2 2	Friday October 3 3	Saturday October 4 4
Sunday October 5 5	Monday October 6 6	Tuesday October 7 7	Wednesday October 8 8	Thursday October 9 9	Friday October 10 10	Saturday October 11 11 11:00 am – 2:00 pm LSP-COPAL Visita a la Granja \| Farm Tour Saturday October 11 11:00 am – 2:00 pm LSP-COPAL Visita a la Granja \| Farm Tour 36919 County 57 Blvd, Dennison, MN 55018, USA Join LSP and COPAL for our annual community farm tour. This will provide a fun space for everyone to explore farming, learn about agriculture, and enjoy hands-on activities. One of the highlights will be making fresh tortillas together! For more information and to reserve a spot, click here. We’ll share a delicious lunch as a community, building tacos in a potluck-style meal. Please feel free to bring a side dish or something to share. You’re also invited to come early (starting at 9 a.m.) to help harvest squash we planted together and take some home; the rest will be donated to a local food shelf. LSP is an organizational partner of COPAL. Together, LSP and COPAL are united in our work for robust democratic institutions, healthy and welcoming communities, and an ethic of stewardship for the land and people who feed us all ________________________________________________ ¡Únete a LSP + COPAL para nuestro recorrido anual comunitario en la granja! Un espacio divertido para tod@s donde exploraremos la agricultura, aprenderemos sobre el campo y participaremos en actividades prácticas. ¡Uno de los momentos más especiales será hacer tortillas frescas junt@s! Compartiremos un delicioso almuerzo comunitario, preparando tacos en estilo potluck (tipo convivio). Te invitamos a traer un platillo o acompañamiento para compartir. También estás invitado@ a llegar temprano (desde las 9 AM) para ayudar a cosechar calabazas que sembramos. Puedes llevarte algunas a casa, y el resto se donará a un banco de alimentos local. El Land Stewardship Project (LSP) es una organización aliada de COPAL que trabaja por sistemas alimentarios y agrícolas más sostenibles y justos. LSP y COPAL están unidas en su lucha por instituciones democráticas sólidas, comunidades saludables y acogedoras, y una ética de cuidado hacia la tierra y las personas que nos alimentan.
Sunday October 12 12	Monday October 13 13	Tuesday October 14 14 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday October 14 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Online This 10-lesson Wild Farm Alliance virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions. Continuing Education Credits have been requested and are expected to be approved from American Society of Agronomy. For details and to register, click here. The Course Schedule: LESSON 1 Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday, September 23, 2 p.m. CT LESSON 2 Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 3 Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday, November 4, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 4 Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 5 Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 6 Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 7 Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 8 Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 9 Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 10 Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT	Wednesday October 15 15	Thursday October 16 16	Friday October 17 17	Saturday October 18 18
Sunday October 19 19	Monday October 20 20	Tuesday October 21 21	Wednesday October 22 22	Thursday October 23 23	Friday October 24 24	Saturday October 25 25
Sunday October 26 26	Monday October 27 27	Tuesday October 28 28	Wednesday October 29 29	Thursday October 30 30	Friday October 31 31

November 2025

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						Saturday November 1 1
Sunday November 2 2	Monday November 3 3	Tuesday November 4 4 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday November 4 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Online This 10-lesson Wild Farm Alliance virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions. Continuing Education Credits have been requested and are expected to be approved from American Society of Agronomy. For details and to register, click here. The Course Schedule: LESSON 1 Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday, September 23, 2 p.m. CT LESSON 2 Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 3 Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday, November 4, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 4 Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 5 Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 6 Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 7 Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 8 Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 9 Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 10 Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT	Wednesday November 5 5 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm LSP Panel on Rural Consolidation: 'Big Ag, Big Problems' Wednesday November 5 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm LSP Panel on Rural Consolidation: 'Big Ag, Big Problems' Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA This Land Stewardship Project event will feature a discussion with Sonja Trom Eayrs, the author of Dodge County, Incorporated: Big Ag and the Undoing of Rural America, and Austin Frerick, author of Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. More details will be coming soon. Contact LSP’s Alex Romano at aromano@landstewardshipproject.org.	Thursday November 6 6	Friday November 7 7 Emerging Farmers Conference Friday November 7 – Saturday November 8 Emerging Farmers Conference Brooklyn Center, MN, USA Details on the 20th Annual Emerging Farmers Conference are available here.	Saturday November 8 8 Emerging Farmers Conference Friday November 7 – Saturday November 8 Emerging Farmers Conference Brooklyn Center, MN, USA Details on the 20th Annual Emerging Farmers Conference are available here.
Sunday November 9 9	Monday November 10 10	Tuesday November 11 11	Wednesday November 12 12	Thursday November 13 13	Friday November 14 14	Saturday November 15 15
Sunday November 16 16	Monday November 17 17	Tuesday November 18 18	Wednesday November 19 19	Thursday November 20 20	Friday November 21 21	Saturday November 22 22
Sunday November 23 23	Monday November 24 24	Tuesday November 25 25	Wednesday November 26 26	Thursday November 27 27	Friday November 28 28	Saturday November 29 29
Sunday November 30 30

December 2025

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	Monday December 1 1	Tuesday December 2 2 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday December 2 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Online This 10-lesson Wild Farm Alliance virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions. Continuing Education Credits have been requested and are expected to be approved from American Society of Agronomy. For details and to register, click here. The Course Schedule: LESSON 1 Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday, September 23, 2 p.m. CT LESSON 2 Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 3 Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday, November 4, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 4 Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 5 Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 6 Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 7 Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 8 Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 9 Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 10 Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT	Wednesday December 3 3	Thursday December 4 4	Friday December 5 5	Saturday December 6 6
Sunday December 7 7	Monday December 8 8	Tuesday December 9 9	Wednesday December 10 10	Thursday December 11 11	Friday December 12 12	Saturday December 13 13
Sunday December 14 14	Monday December 15 15	Tuesday December 16 16	Wednesday December 17 17	Thursday December 18 18	Friday December 19 19	Saturday December 20 20
Sunday December 21 21	Monday December 22 22	Tuesday December 23 23	Wednesday December 24 24	Thursday December 25 25	Friday December 26 26	Saturday December 27 27
Sunday December 28 28	Monday December 29 29	Tuesday December 30 30	Wednesday December 31 31

January 2026

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				Thursday January 1 1	Friday January 2 2	Saturday January 3 3
Sunday January 4 4	Monday January 5 5	Tuesday January 6 6	Wednesday January 7 7	Thursday January 8 8	Friday January 9 9	Saturday January 10 10
Sunday January 11 11	Monday January 12 12	Tuesday January 13 13 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday January 13 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Online This 10-lesson Wild Farm Alliance virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions. Continuing Education Credits have been requested and are expected to be approved from American Society of Agronomy. For details and to register, click here. The Course Schedule: LESSON 1 Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday, September 23, 2 p.m. CT LESSON 2 Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 3 Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday, November 4, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 4 Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 5 Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 6 Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 7 Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 8 Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 9 Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 10 Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT	Wednesday January 14 14	Thursday January 15 15	Friday January 16 16	Saturday January 17 17
Sunday January 18 18	Monday January 19 19	Tuesday January 20 20	Wednesday January 21 21	Thursday January 22 22	Friday January 23 23	Saturday January 24 24
Sunday January 25 25	Monday January 26 26	Tuesday January 27 27	Wednesday January 28 28	Thursday January 29 29	Friday January 30 30	Saturday January 31 31

February 2026

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Sunday February 1 1	Monday February 2 2	Tuesday February 3 3 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday February 3 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Online This 10-lesson Wild Farm Alliance virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions. Continuing Education Credits have been requested and are expected to be approved from American Society of Agronomy. For details and to register, click here. The Course Schedule: LESSON 1 Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday, September 23, 2 p.m. CT LESSON 2 Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 3 Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday, November 4, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 4 Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 5 Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 6 Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 7 Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 8 Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 9 Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 10 Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT	Wednesday February 4 4	Thursday February 5 5	Friday February 6 6	Saturday February 7 7
Sunday February 8 8	Monday February 9 9	Tuesday February 10 10	Wednesday February 11 11	Thursday February 12 12	Friday February 13 13	Saturday February 14 14
Sunday February 15 15	Monday February 16 16	Tuesday February 17 17	Wednesday February 18 18	Thursday February 19 19	Friday February 20 20	Saturday February 21 21
Sunday February 22 22	Monday February 23 23	Tuesday February 24 24 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday February 24 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Online This 10-lesson Wild Farm Alliance virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions. Continuing Education Credits have been requested and are expected to be approved from American Society of Agronomy. For details and to register, click here. The Course Schedule: LESSON 1 Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday, September 23, 2 p.m. CT LESSON 2 Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 3 Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday, November 4, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 4 Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 5 Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 6 Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 7 Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 8 Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 9 Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 10 Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT	Wednesday February 25 25	Thursday February 26 26	Friday February 27 27	Saturday February 28 28

March 2026

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Sunday March 1 1	Monday March 2 2	Tuesday March 3 3	Wednesday March 4 4	Thursday March 5 5	Friday March 6 6	Saturday March 7 7
Sunday March 8 8	Monday March 9 9	Tuesday March 10 10	Wednesday March 11 11	Thursday March 12 12	Friday March 13 13	Saturday March 14 14
Sunday March 15 15	Monday March 16 16	Tuesday March 17 17 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday March 17 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Online This 10-lesson Wild Farm Alliance virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions. Continuing Education Credits have been requested and are expected to be approved from American Society of Agronomy. For details and to register, click here. The Course Schedule: LESSON 1 Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday, September 23, 2 p.m. CT LESSON 2 Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 3 Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday, November 4, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 4 Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 5 Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 6 Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 7 Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 8 Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 9 Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 10 Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT	Wednesday March 18 18	Thursday March 19 19	Friday March 20 20	Saturday March 21 21
Sunday March 22 22	Monday March 23 23	Tuesday March 24 24	Wednesday March 25 25	Thursday March 26 26	Friday March 27 27	Saturday March 28 28
Sunday March 29 29	Monday March 30 30	Tuesday March 31 31

April 2026

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			Wednesday April 1 1	Thursday April 2 2	Friday April 3 3	Saturday April 4 4
Sunday April 5 5	Monday April 6 6	Tuesday April 7 7 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday April 7 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Online This 10-lesson Wild Farm Alliance virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions. Continuing Education Credits have been requested and are expected to be approved from American Society of Agronomy. For details and to register, click here. The Course Schedule: LESSON 1 Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday, September 23, 2 p.m. CT LESSON 2 Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 3 Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday, November 4, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 4 Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 5 Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 6 Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 7 Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 8 Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 9 Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 10 Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT	Wednesday April 8 8	Thursday April 9 9	Friday April 10 10	Saturday April 11 11
Sunday April 12 12	Monday April 13 13	Tuesday April 14 14	Wednesday April 15 15	Thursday April 16 16	Friday April 17 17	Saturday April 18 18
Sunday April 19 19	Monday April 20 20	Tuesday April 21 21	Wednesday April 22 22	Thursday April 23 23	Friday April 24 24	Saturday April 25 25
Sunday April 26 26	Monday April 27 27	Tuesday April 28 28 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday April 28 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Online This 10-lesson Wild Farm Alliance virtual course teaches agricultural professionals and farmers how to support beneficial birds and manage pest birds on farms. By learning how to assess the farm’s avian needs and opportunities, farms can be designed to provide for a diversity of beneficial birds. If pest birds are a problem, they can be discouraged with specific practices during the shorter periods when they cause damage. The sessions cover the latest research, tools and resources, and are given by experts in avian pest control, entomology, ornithology and conservation. While many topics and species are specific to the Midwest, most of the principles discussed are applicable across regions. Continuing Education Credits have been requested and are expected to be approved from American Society of Agronomy. For details and to register, click here. The Course Schedule: LESSON 1 Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape Tuesday, September 23, 2 p.m. CT LESSON 2 Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm Tuesday, October 14, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 3 Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types Tuesday, November 4, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 4 Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation Tuesday, December 2, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 5 Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety Tuesday, January 13, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 6 Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat Tuesday, February 3, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 7 Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat Tuesday, February 24, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 8 Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms Tuesday, March 17, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 9 Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species Tuesday, April 7, 11 a.m. CT LESSON 10 Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands Tuesday, April 28, 11 a.m. CT	Wednesday April 29 29	Thursday April 30 30

May 2026

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June 2026

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No events.

July 2026

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No events.

August 2025

September 2025

LESSON 1

Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape

LESSON 2

Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm

LESSON 3

Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types

LESSON 4

Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation

LESSON 5

Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety

LESSON 6

Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat

LESSON 7

Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat

LESSON 8

Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms

LESSON 9

Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species

LESSON 10

Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands

October 2025

LESSON 1

Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape

LESSON 2

Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm

LESSON 3

Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types

LESSON 4

Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation

LESSON 5

Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety

LESSON 6

Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat

LESSON 7

Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat

LESSON 8

Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms

LESSON 9

Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species

LESSON 10

Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands

November 2025

LESSON 1

Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape

LESSON 2

Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm

LESSON 3

Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types

LESSON 4

Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation

LESSON 5

Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety

LESSON 6

Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat

LESSON 7

Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat

LESSON 8

Perennial Pathways: Agroforestry for Birds and Biodiversity on Farms

LESSON 9

Birds on the Range: How Grazing Practices Shape Habitat for Grassland Species

LESSON 10

Birds at Risk: How Pesticides Shape Safety on Agricultural Lands

December 2025

LESSON 1

Why Birds Belong on the Farm: Biodiversity, Pest Control & A Thriving Landscape

LESSON 2

Birds as Pest Control Allies on the Farm

LESSON 3

Birds in the Balance: Pest Control Services Across Crop Types

LESSON 4

Integrating Habitat into Croplands: Prairie Strips and Bird Conservation

LESSON 5

Birds on the Farm: Balancing Biodiversity and Food Safety

LESSON 6

Beyond the Crop: Birds, Biodiversity, and the Power of Edge Habitat

LESSON 7

Bridging Forestry, Farming, and Habitat

LESSON 8