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November 2025

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						Saturday November 1 1 6:15 pm – 9:15 pm Community Potluck & Folk Dance in Bay City, Wis. Saturday November 1 6:15 pm – 9:15 pm Community Potluck & Folk Dance in Bay City, Wis. W6275 Main St, Bay City, WI 54723, USA Calling all folk dance lovers! The Land Stewardship Project is co-sponsoring a potluck and folk dance at the Town Hall in Bay City, Wis., on Saturday, Nov. 1. Can you attend or volunteer? LSP is looking for one or two more people to help represent our people-powered organization by tabling at this event. To volunteer, reply directly to this e-mail and let me know you’re available. For details, check out this flier. The potluck and dance are co-hosted by LSP members from Oxheart Farm and the Oak Center General Store. No RSVP required; please direct questions to Emmet at oxheartfarm@gmail.com. Folk Dance Flyer 2025.jpg
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 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Big Ag, Big Problems: LSP Panel on Rural Consolidation Tuesday November 4 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm Big Ag, Big Problems: LSP Panel on Rural Consolidation Lanesboro Community Center, 202 Parkway Ave S, Lanesboro, MN 55949, USA The concentration of money and power in our food and farming system is a threat to our rural way of life, the land, and Main Street economies. According to research compiled by Farm Action, agricultural industries ranging from poultry processing to seed distribution are now dominated by four or fewer corporations, creating a system that for all intents and purposes no longer represents an open market situation. This makes it next to impossible for small and mid-sized farms to compete economically. Those of us who grew up in the rural Midwest have seen these effects firsthand. As once vibrant agricultural economies diminish, so too do community resources: hospitals, public schools, religious institutions, grocery stores, and more. Young people who see little opportunity in their hometowns move to cities and suburbs to start their careers and families. A consolidated, corporate-controlled agricultural system is also wreaking havoc on our natural environment. Runoff from large-scale factory farms and row cropping operations threatens our drinking water and spoils natural landscapes that people from all walks of life cherish. Without intervention, it won’t be long before all of us — urban or rural, farmers and non-farmers, rich or poor, young or old — will be impacted by the devastation of Big Ag. Join the Land Stewardship Project on Tuesday, Nov. 4, to hear from two people who think a lot about the power of Big Ag and its negative impacts — Austin Frerick and Sonja Trom Eayrs. They will lead a discussion about the forces threatening our rural communities and how we build the people power to take them on. This is an opportunity to take the first steps toward developing the kind of positive future for our communities that builds homegrown wealth, treats people fairly, and is resilient in the long term. If you love something and someone, you fight for it. Come fight with us! Austin Frerick Biography: Austin Frerick is an expert on agricultural and antitrust policy. In 2024, he published his debut book, Barons: Money, Power, and the Corruption of America’s Food Industry. Sonja Trom Eayrs Biography: Sonja Trom Eayrs, author of Dodge County, Incorporated: Big Ag and the Undoing of Rural America, is a farmer’s daughter, rural advocate, and attorney. To register for this event, click here.	Wednesday November 5 5	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 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Women in Conservation Northern Network Gathering: Stories from the Field Thursday November 13 8:30 am – 1:00 pm Women in Conservation Northern Network Gathering: Stories from the Field Bigwood Event Center, 921 Western Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, USA Join Minnesota Women in Conservation and Renewing the Countryside for a relaxed, creative, restorative, and interactive day of networking and learning with fellow women conservation professionals. Breakfast and lunch are included at the lovely Bigwood Event Center. Cost is $25. For more information and to register, click here. Please reach out to burke@rtcinfo.org for information on scholarships before registering.	Friday November 14 14 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Scaling Up Soil Health Strategies Bus Tour Friday November 14 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Scaling Up Soil Health Strategies Bus Tour Leatherdale Equine Center, 1801 Dudley Ave, St Paul, MN 55108, USA Visit three farms near Northfield, Minn., to explore soil health at a larger scale. Learn about mechanized cover cropping, reduced tillage, erosion control, and using perennials and pollinator strips. This is the third tour in a three-part soil health bus tour series. Participants can sign up for just one, two, or all three tours. Register at https://z.umn.edu/vegetablebustours. The cost is $15 (flat fee, covers 1, 2, or 3 tours). There are more details in the attached flyer.	Saturday November 15 15
Sunday November 16 16	Monday November 17 17	Tuesday November 18 18 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Constitutional Observer Training Tuesday November 18 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm Constitutional Observer Training The YES! House, 726 Prentice St, Granite Falls, MN 56241, USA The Land Stewardship Project, the Immigrant Defense Network, and Yes! House are hosting a Constitutional Observer Training in Granite Falls, Minn., on Tuesday, November 18, 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. Constitutional Observers observe and document law enforcement interactions, inform individuals about civil rights and due process, and share support resources. This training instructs participants on how to be a safe and effective observer, especially during an ICE detainment. You learn what questions to ask, how to document and uphold the constitutional rights of whomever is being detained, how to keep yourself safe in the process, and what to do with the footage and information you gather. 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 our partners envision a Minnesota where immigrant families live without fear, children dream freely, and communities stand united in their pursuit for justice and their right to thrive. To register, click here. If you have questions, feel free to reach out to LSP’s Robin Moore via e-mail or LSP’s Nick Olson via e-mail.	Wednesday November 19 19 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm We Can Do Better Book Discussion at Iowa Nature Summit Wednesday November 19 12:15 pm – 1:45 pm We Can Do Better Book Discussion at Iowa Nature Summit Olmsted Center, 2875 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311, USA The Johnson Center for Land Stewardship Policy is excited to share that one of our its primary pillars of work — a published collection of Paul Johnson’s writings — is set for release on Oct. 2. The book features a brief biography and a discussion of Paul’s ideas within the historical and future contexts of private lands conservation. For details on We Can Do Better: Collected Writings on Land, Conservation, and Public Policy click here. Curt Meine will speak about the book during the 12:15 p.m.-1:30 p.m. luncheon at the Iowa Nature Summit on Nov 19.	Thursday November 20 20 Give to the Max Day Thursday November 20 Give to the Max Day Online Give to the Max Day is coming up on Thursday, November 20. But you don’t have to wait until Give to the Max Day to make your gift to LSP. Any contribution made through the GiveMN portal, now until November 20, will count toward our $15,000 goal and is fully tax-deductible! This Give to the Max Day season, the Land Stewardship Project is gearing up to share the stories of resilience, change, and action that LSP members are a part of in their towns and on their farms. We’re up against some pretty overwhelming challenges these days and now is the time for turning hope into action and coming together over common goals. One way to do that is to support the work of building the farm and food system we want and need for the future. We know the future of farming is diverse and innovative, and should be set up to reward stewardship-minded farmers for the solutions they bring to some of our biggest challenges like soil health, clean water, and a changing climate. Bringing that vision for the future into reality requires taking on the biggest of the big in the agriculture industry, supporting the next generation of farmers, and reforming farm policies, as well as developing new, reliable, fair markets for all farmers that support conservation, healthy food, and local prosperity. That’s a big mountain to climb and we need people power to make it happen. LSP brings farmers, rural, urban, and suburban people together to take action around our common goal of a fair and sustainable farm and food system in this country. Give to the Max Day is a fun and collective way to get into the giving spirit across the entire state of Minnesota. Thank you for being part of LSP’s work to build a better future for our farm and food system. Please join, renew, or make a special gift to LSP as part of Give to the Max Day this year. 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm MDA Urban Ag Conservation Mini-grant Info Session Thursday November 20 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm MDA Urban Ag Conservation Mini-grant Info Session A grant opportunity for urban farmers in Minnesota to receive up to $5,000 to make conservation-focused improvements is now open for applications. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is once again offering an Urban Farm Conservation Mini-grant with approximately $100,000 available, thanks to funding from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. This year the program has expanded eligibility. Who is eligible: Entities commercially farming in Minnesota, meaning they sell or donate at least $1,000 of what they produce. Farm applicants must be located in or selling into a city with a population over 5,000 people, or be located within the boundaries of federally recognized tribal land in Minnesota and serve tribal community members. The grant offers up to $5,000 per approved recipient which can be used to cover a variety of tools, supplies, services, and other expenses related to improving their urban farm. Eligible projects include irrigation infrastructure improvements, tools and amendments for improving soil health, composting infrastructure, specialty crop rotation equipment and many other farm improvements which generate conservation outcomes. Up to 100% of the total project costs may be covered by the grant, and a cash match is not required. Grantees will need to pay for eligible expenses up front and then request reimbursement, using proof of purchase and proof of payment. An informational session will take place online at 1 p.m. on November 20 and registration is required. Language interpretation services may be requested for the information session by contacting Emily Toner at emily.toner@state.mn.us. This is a competitive grant program and applications must be submitted by December 18. Visit the Urban Farm Conservation Grant web page for more information on its application. The Request for Proposals is available for download in English, Spanish, Hmong and Somali.	Friday November 21 21	Saturday November 22 22 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Farm Scale Deep Winter Greenhouse Open House Saturday November 22 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Farm Scale Deep Winter Greenhouse Open House Tintah Beach Farm, Thief River Falls, MN Please join Marcus Langevin from Tintah Beach Farm and the University of Minnesota at an open house and ribbon cutting celebrating the completion of the farm scale deep winter greenhouse prototype on Nov. 22, from 1 p.m.-4 p.m. This new deep winter greenhouse design allows farmers in cold climates to grow crops for sale to their customers throughout the winter months. The heavily insulated greenhouse utilizes a steeply sloped south-facing glazing wall to capture solar heat which is stored in an underground soil thermal mass where it is available to heat the greenhouse at night when the outside temperatures drop. The new energy efficient greenhouse was designed to suit the needs of small and medium scale vegetable farmers. It is larger, cheaper per square foot to construct than previous designs, and is simple enough that farmers with minimal construction experience can build it themselves. Deep winter greenhouses like these allow farmers the ability to grow market crops year-round, thereby increasing their yearly revenues and allowing Minnesotans year-round access to healthy, fresh, locally grown produce. Registration: This event is free to attend, but registration is required at z.umn.edu/TintahBeachOpenHouse. Please register by November 15. Download farm scale deep winter greenhouse building documents. This farm scale deep winter greenhouse design is available for free download from the UMN Extension RSDP’s deep winter greenhouse website. This work is made possible by University of Minnesota Extension; College of Food, Agriculture and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS); College of Design Center for Sustainable Building Research (CSBR); and the Agriculture Research, Education, Extension and Technology Transfer Program (AGREETT).
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December 2025

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	Monday December 1 1 Marbleseed Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship Program Deadline Monday December 1 Marbleseed Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship Program Deadline Marbleseed Marbleseed’s Farmer-to-Farmer Mentorship Program empowers farmers through one-on-one guidance as they grow their business, seek organic certification, add farm enterprises, hone production skills, balance farm and family and more. Both mentor and mentee receive complimentary registration for two years of the Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference. You’ll meet your mentor Feb. 26-28 in La Crosse, Wis. and wrap up your formal relationship at the following conference. The deadline for applications is Dec. 1. Learn more and apply here. Eligibility: → Applicants must have been operating their farm business for at least one year. → Mentorships are available in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, North Dakota, and South Dakota.	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 9:00 am – 11:30 am Organic Fruit Growers Cimate Resilience Workshop Wednesday December 3 9:00 am – 11:30 am Organic Fruit Growers Cimate Resilience Workshop Zoom online In December and January, the Organic Fruit Growers Association is offering a series of climate resilience workshops. Workshop goals are to learn about the changing climate in our region and the expected impacts on fruit farmers and to select climate resilience practices which are suited to your farm’s goals and values. The outcome of the workshops will be a written climate resilience plan with actionable steps to make your farm more resilient to changing climate. Workshops will be led by University of Minnesota extension educators Katie Black and Madeline Wimmer and include times for farmer-to-farmer discussion. This series includes the following four meetings. Expect to spend an additional 4-10 hours outside the meetings developing your farm’s climate resilience plan: Wednesday Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (online via Zoom) Wednesday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (online via Zoom) Monday, Dec. 22, discussion (online via Zoom — optional but encouraged) Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (in-person workshop in La Crosse, Wis. Lunch provided, and you can be reimbursed for mileage traveling to and from the meeting.) For details and to register, click here. 10:00 am – 12:00 pm LSP Montevideo Office Open House-Member Orientation Wednesday December 3 10:00 am – 12:00 pm LSP Montevideo Office Open House-Member Orientation North 1st Street West, N 1st St W, Montevideo, MN 56265, USA On the first Wednesday of each month, the Land Stewardship Project hosts coffee and conversation at our downtown Montevideo office (111 North First Street), and we hope you will have time to join us at the next one on Wednesday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon. This month, we have the exciting opportunity to combine the first 45 minutes of the Monte coffee-and-conversation with the launch of LSP’s quarterly Member Orientations. Designed for both new and long-time members alike, the Member Orientation will ground participants in an overview of LSP’s approach and help each person identify what being an LSP member looks like for them right now. We will still have plenty of time to enjoy our coffee and build community the old-fashioned way, by talking face-to-face. Additionally, if drinking coffee makes you chatty — or even if it doesn’t — please consider staying an extra hour for a quick membership phone bank. We will call LSP members in western Minnesota and ask them to renew their membership and share what’s on their minds. Training and script provided. Normally we wouldn’t ask for an RSVP for an open house, but in this case it will help us know how many materials to prep. So if you can, please let us know if you plan to come for the Member Orientation section and/or stay for the phoning hour. Come when you can and stay as long as you like! Don’t hesitate to bring along a friend or two — we always enjoy meeting someone new. https://secure.ngpvan.com/At00yeIBcEKWBQC-s5IWcg2?contactdata=&nvep=&hmac=&emci=476856c6-42c6-f011-8196-6045bdfe8e9c&emdi=ea000000-0000-0000-0000-000000000001&ceid=	Thursday December 4 4 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Using the Haney Test to Cut Fertilizer Use Without Sacrificing Yield Thursday December 4 9:30 am – 1:30 pm Using the Haney Test to Cut Fertilizer Use Without Sacrificing Yield 118 Bissen St, Caledonia, MN 55921, USA This workshop will focus on how soil testing can help reduce fertility costs and increase a farmer’s return on investment. Presenters include Grant Wells, Conner Shaw, Tucker Garrigan, and Emily Jopp. For more information, contact Myron Sylling at 507-459-7792.	Friday December 5 5	Saturday December 6 6
Sunday December 7 7	Monday December 8 8	Tuesday December 9 9	Wednesday December 10 10 9:00 am – 11:30 am Organic Fruit Growers Climate Resilience Workshop Wednesday December 10 9:00 am – 11:30 am Organic Fruit Growers Climate Resilience Workshop Zoom online In December and January, the Organic Fruit Growers Association is offering a series of climate resilience workshops. Workshop goals are to learn about the changing climate in our region and the expected impacts on fruit farmers and to select climate resilience practices which are suited to your farm’s goals and values. The outcome of the workshops will be a written climate resilience plan with actionable steps to make your farm more resilient to changing climate. Workshops will be led by University of Minnesota extension educators Katie Black and Madeline Wimmer and include times for farmer-to-farmer discussion. This series includes the following four meetings. Expect to spend an additional 4-10 hours outside the meetings developing your farm’s climate resilience plan: Wednesday Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (online via Zoom) Wednesday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (online via Zoom) Monday, Dec. 22, discussion (online via Zoom — optional but encouraged) Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (in-person workshop in La Crosse, Wis. Lunch provided, and you can be reimbursed for mileage traveling to and from the meeting.) For details and to register, click here. 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm How to Make Your Farm's Website Convert Visitors to Customers Wednesday December 10 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm How to Make Your Farm's Website Convert Visitors to Customers Zoom Online Join Sarah Carroll of Greener Pastures and Michelle M Sharp of Meet the Minnesota Makers in this 90-minute virtual workshop to learn about what your business website needs to tell its story, engage customers, and turn visits into real sales. This workshop lays out the essential components of a user-friendly website for direct-to-consumer farms or food producers. No prior website skills are required. Topics covered: • How to make your products searchable by customers. • What makes a compelling About Me page. • The right balance of images to text. • How to engage customers right from your home page. • Incorporating FAQs. Who this training is for: This workshop is ideal for the farm or ag business that has launched an initial website that’s ready to upgrade or for the farm that has not yet created its own website. This workshop is both for farmers/food producers and ag ecosystem professionals that support farmers/food producers in their marketing and website efforts. For details and to register, click here.	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 MDA Urban Farm Conservation Mini-grant Deadline Thursday December 18 MDA Urban Farm Conservation Mini-grant Deadline MDA A grant opportunity for urban farmers in Minnesota to receive up to $5,000 to make conservation-focused improvements is now open for applications. The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is once again offering an Urban Farm Conservation Mini-grant with approximately $100,000 available, thanks to funding from the USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. This year the program has expanded eligibility. Who is eligible: Entities commercially farming in Minnesota, meaning they sell or donate at least $1,000 of what they produce. Farm applicants must be located in or selling into a city with a population over 5,000 people, or be located within the boundaries of federally recognized tribal land in Minnesota and serve tribal community members. The grant offers up to $5,000 per approved recipient which can be used to cover a variety of tools, supplies, services, and other expenses related to improving their urban farm. Eligible projects include irrigation infrastructure improvements, tools and amendments for improving soil health, composting infrastructure, specialty crop rotation equipment and many other farm improvements which generate conservation outcomes. Up to 100% of the total project costs may be covered by the grant, and a cash match is not required. Grantees will need to pay for eligible expenses up front and then request reimbursement, using proof of purchase and proof of payment. An informational session will take place online at 1 p.m. on November 20 and registration is required. Language interpretation services may be requested for the information session by contacting Emily Toner at emily.toner@state.mn.us. This is a competitive grant program and applications must be submitted by December 18. Visit the Urban Farm Conservation Grant web page for more information on its application. The Request for Proposals is available for download in English, Spanish, Hmong and Somali. 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Workshop: Sharing No-till Knowledge & Microbial Insights Thursday December 18 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Workshop: Sharing No-till Knowledge & Microbial Insights Olmsted County Public Works Service Center, 1188 50 St SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA Whitewater Gardens, The Olmsted SWCD, and The University of Minnesota Extension Olmsted County is offering a workshop called The Living Soil Roundtable: Sharing No-Till Knowledge and Microbial Insights. This workshop will offer practical information on how to read soil tests (both the Haney and the Soil Food Web), share findings from a recent NRCS SARE research project Optimizing No-Till Methods for a Direct-to-Market Organic Vegetable Farm on various mulching methods (deep composting, cut and carry, and living mulch), and provide plenty of time for questions and answers to discuss incorporating mulching in reduced till systems as a weed management practice and how to incorporate practices to increase soil microbiology. Participants are encouraged to bring soil or compost samples for viewing under a microscope and for analysis to detect microbial life. Class cost is free and will be held at Olmsted County Public Works Service Center (1188 50 St SE, Rochester, MN 55904) on December 18th from 1- 4 PM. Register at z.umn.edu/soilroundtable. Contact Shona Langseth at shona.langseth@olmstedcounty.gov or 507-328-6905 with any questions.	Friday December 19 19	Saturday December 20 20
Sunday December 21 21	Monday December 22 22 9:00 am – 11:30 am Organic Fruit Growers Climate Resilience Workshop Monday December 22 9:00 am – 11:30 am Organic Fruit Growers Climate Resilience Workshop Zoom online In December and January, the Organic Fruit Growers Association is offering a series of climate resilience workshops. Workshop goals are to learn about the changing climate in our region and the expected impacts on fruit farmers and to select climate resilience practices which are suited to your farm’s goals and values. The outcome of the workshops will be a written climate resilience plan with actionable steps to make your farm more resilient to changing climate. Workshops will be led by University of Minnesota extension educators Katie Black and Madeline Wimmer and include times for farmer-to-farmer discussion. This series includes the following four meetings. Expect to spend an additional 4-10 hours outside the meetings developing your farm’s climate resilience plan: Wednesday Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (online via Zoom) Wednesday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (online via Zoom) Monday, Dec. 22, discussion (online via Zoom — optional but encouraged) Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (in-person workshop in La Crosse, Wis. Lunch provided, and you can be reimbursed for mileage traveling to and from the meeting.) For details and to register, click here.	Tuesday December 23 23	Wednesday December 24 24	Thursday December 25 25	Friday December 26 26	Saturday December 27 27
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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 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Organic Fruit Growers Climate Resilience Workshop Wednesday January 7 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Organic Fruit Growers Climate Resilience Workshop La Crosse, Wis. n December and January, the Organic Fruit Growers Association is offering a series of climate resilience workshops. Workshop goals are to learn about the changing climate in our region and the expected impacts on fruit farmers and to select climate resilience practices which are suited to your farm’s goals and values. The outcome of the workshops will be a written climate resilience plan with actionable steps to make your farm more resilient to changing climate. Workshops will be led by University of Minnesota extension educators Katie Black and Madeline Wimmer and include times for farmer-to-farmer discussion. This series includes the following four meetings. Expect to spend an additional 4-10 hours outside the meetings developing your farm’s climate resilience plan: Wednesday Dec. 3, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (online via Zoom) Wednesday, Dec. 10, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. (online via Zoom) Monday, Dec. 22, discussion (online via Zoom — optional but encouraged) Wednesday, Jan. 7, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (in-person workshop in La Crosse, Wis. Lunch provided, and you can be reimbursed for mileage traveling to and from the meeting.) For details and to register, click here.	Thursday January 8 8 Minnesota Organic Conference Thursday January 8 – Friday January 9 Minnesota Organic Conference River's Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, USA Each year, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture hosts this conference and trade show for farmers and others interested in organic agriculture. Minnesota Organic Conference Logo Mark your calendars for January 8-9, 2026, when we’ll again feature: Inspiring keynote speakers Topical breakout sessions An 80-booth trade show Networking And more! Whether you’re an experienced producer or new to the field, don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect with Minnesota’s thriving organic community! Who should attend? Organic farmers and those interested in transitioning to organic practices Agricultural professionals Buyers and makers looking to source or showcase organic products Students and researchers Organic farming advocates For details, click here.	Friday January 9 9 Minnesota Organic Conference Thursday January 8 – Friday January 9 Minnesota Organic Conference River's Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, St Cloud, MN 56301, USA Each year, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture hosts this conference and trade show for farmers and others interested in organic agriculture. Minnesota Organic Conference Logo Mark your calendars for January 8-9, 2026, when we’ll again feature: Inspiring keynote speakers Topical breakout sessions An 80-booth trade show Networking And more! Whether you’re an experienced producer or new to the field, don’t miss out on this valuable opportunity to connect with Minnesota’s thriving organic community! Who should attend? Organic farmers and those interested in transitioning to organic practices Agricultural professionals Buyers and makers looking to source or showcase organic products Students and researchers Organic farming advocates For details, click here. Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference Friday January 9 – Saturday January 10 Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA For details, click here.	Saturday January 10 10 Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference Friday January 9 – Saturday January 10 Practical Farmers of Iowa Annual Conference Iowa Events Center, 730 3rd St, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA For details, click here.
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
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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 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 'Rotating into Resiliency' Winter Workshop Series for Crop Producers Thursday February 5 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 'Rotating into Resiliency' Winter Workshop Series for Crop Producers Lewiston & Montevideo, Minn., & online Are you a crop producer interested in integrating small grains into your rotation as a way to build resiliency in the face of increasingly extreme weather, volatile markets, and a sometimes-overwhelming workload? The Land Stewardship Project (LSP), in collaboration with U of M Extension, is offering a free “Rotating into Resiliency” winter workshop series during the first three Thursdays of February (Feb. 5, 12, and 19, from noon to 2 p.m.) that will help participants navigate the agronomic, economic, managerial, and environmental challenges of diversifying their operations. The series will consist of three sessions that will be offered in a hybrid format — there will be an option to participate in-person at LSP’s offices in Montevideo and Lewiston, Minn., as well as online. Lunch will be provided at the in-person venues. The sessions will feature panel discussions involving farmers and others who have extensive experience in the areas of marketing, financial management, diverse crop production, managing extreme climate conditions, and goal setting/planning. Participants will also have a chance to problem solve, discuss issues, and share ideas with fellow cohort members. Each participant will have an opportunity to develop a resiliency-based, diversified cropping plan that they can implement during the 2026 growing season. Participation in the “Rotating into Resiliency” cohort is free. For more information and to register, click here.	Friday February 6 6	Saturday February 7 7 Sustainable Farming Association Annual Conference Saturday February 7 Sustainable Farming Association Annual Conference College of Saint Benedict, 37 South College Ave S, St Joseph, MN 56374, USA For details, click here.
Sunday February 8 8	Monday February 9 9	Tuesday February 10 10	Wednesday February 11 11	Thursday February 12 12 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 'Rotating into Resiliency' Winter Workshop Series for Crop Producers Thursday February 12 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 'Rotating into Resiliency' Winter Workshop Series for Crop Producers Lewiston & Montevideo, Minn., and online Are you a crop producer interested in integrating small grains into your rotation as a way to build resiliency in the face of increasingly extreme weather, volatile markets, and a sometimes-overwhelming workload? The Land Stewardship Project (LSP), in collaboration with U of M Extension, is offering a free “Rotating into Resiliency” winter workshop series during the first three Thursdays of February (Feb. 5, 12, and 19, from noon to 2 p.m.) that will help participants navigate the agronomic, economic, managerial, and environmental challenges of diversifying their operations. The series will consist of three sessions that will be offered in a hybrid format — there will be an option to participate in-person at LSP’s offices in Montevideo and Lewiston, Minn., as well as online. Lunch will be provided at the in-person venues. The sessions will feature panel discussions involving farmers and others who have extensive experience in the areas of marketing, financial management, diverse crop production, managing extreme climate conditions, and goal setting/planning. Participants will also have a chance to problem solve, discuss issues, and share ideas with fellow cohort members. Each participant will have an opportunity to develop a resiliency-based, diversified cropping plan that they can implement during the 2026 growing season. Participation in the “Rotating into Resiliency” cohort is free. For more information and to register, click here.	Friday February 13 13	Saturday February 14 14
Sunday February 15 15	Monday February 16 16	Tuesday February 17 17	Wednesday February 18 18 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Grain Gathering 2026 Wednesday February 18 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Grain Gathering 2026 AUNE HALL (4-H BUILDING), 1508 Aune Dr SE, Rochester, MN 55904, USA Join the University of Minnesota Extension, with support from the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, for the first annual Grain Gathering, a farmer-focused event spotlighting food-grade oats and the role of small grains in resilient, profitable crop rotations. Topics to be covered: Farmer panel with local producers Soil health benefits of crop diversity Economics of a three-crop rotation Updates from the Olmsted SWCD groundwater protection program Identifying key oat growth stages Oat variety trial results and agronomic recommendations For details and to register, click here.	Thursday February 19 19 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 'Rotating into Resiliency' Winter Workshop Series for Crop Producers Thursday February 19 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm 'Rotating into Resiliency' Winter Workshop Series for Crop Producers Lewiston & Montevideo, Minn., and online Are you a crop producer interested in integrating small grains into your rotation as a way to build resiliency in the face of increasingly extreme weather, volatile markets, and a sometimes-overwhelming workload? The Land Stewardship Project (LSP), in collaboration with U of M Extension, is offering a free “Rotating into Resiliency” winter workshop series during the first three Thursdays of February (Feb. 5, 12, and 19, from noon to 2 p.m.) that will help participants navigate the agronomic, economic, managerial, and environmental challenges of diversifying their operations. The series will consist of three sessions that will be offered in a hybrid format — there will be an option to participate in-person at LSP’s offices in Montevideo and Lewiston, Minn., as well as online. Lunch will be provided at the in-person venues. The sessions will feature panel discussions involving farmers and others who have extensive experience in the areas of marketing, financial management, diverse crop production, managing extreme climate conditions, and goal setting/planning. Participants will also have a chance to problem solve, discuss issues, and share ideas with fellow cohort members. Each participant will have an opportunity to develop a resiliency-based, diversified cropping plan that they can implement during the 2026 growing season. Participation in the “Rotating into Resiliency” cohort is free. For more information and to register, click here.	Friday February 20 20	Saturday February 21 21
Sunday February 22 22	Monday February 23 23 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Western Minnesota Food Forum Monday February 23 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm Western Minnesota Food Forum Oyate Hall, Student Center, Morris, MN 56267, USA The Western Minnesota Food Forum brings together local food advocates to listen, learn, and coordinate around local food market opportunities in the region. The Land Stewardship Project is excited to gather again to build a vision for our region’s food system on Monday, Feb. 23, in Morris, Minn. Last year’s meeting included producer-buyer matchmaking and input on policies to shape and fund farm to school and regional food coordinators. We plan to create similar opportunities (and more!) at this year’s event. Save the date on your calendar and keep an eye out for a registration link coming soon. Monday, February 23 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. University of Minnesota-Morris Oyate Hall, 600 E. 4th St., Morris, MN 56267 Stay tuned for more information, agenda and list of speakers. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact LSP’s Scott DeMuth at sdemuth@landstewardshipproject.org.	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 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference Thursday February 26 – Saturday February 28 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA The Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) Organic Farming Conference is one of the largest organic farming conferences in the United States. Every year regenerative and organic farmers from a wide range of farm sizes, experiences, and backgrounds gather to learn the latest in organic farming methods, build community, and shape the future of the organic farming movement. For details, click here.	Friday February 27 27 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference Thursday February 26 – Saturday February 28 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA The Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) Organic Farming Conference is one of the largest organic farming conferences in the United States. Every year regenerative and organic farmers from a wide range of farm sizes, experiences, and backgrounds gather to learn the latest in organic farming methods, build community, and shape the future of the organic farming movement. For details, click here.	Saturday February 28 28 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference Thursday February 26 – Saturday February 28 Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI 54601, USA The Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) Organic Farming Conference is one of the largest organic farming conferences in the United States. Every year regenerative and organic farmers from a wide range of farm sizes, experiences, and backgrounds gather to learn the latest in organic farming methods, build community, and shape the future of the organic farming movement. For details, click here.

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 Ag for All Conference: A Convergence of LGBTQIA+ Agriculturists in Minnesota Saturday March 7 Ag for All Conference: A Convergence of LGBTQIA+ Agriculturists in Minnesota The Park Event Center, 500 Division St, Waite Park, MN 56387, USA In partnership with University of Minnesota Extension, University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine, and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture Emerging Farmers Office, the 2nd annual Ag for All Conference will be held March 7 at The Park Event Center in Waite Park, Minn. Ag for All is an educational conference focused on the experiences of LGBTQIA+ agriculturists, with an emphasis on relevant farm production and management topics. This year’s theme, Pride in Every Field, celebrates how LGBTQIA+ people in agriculture have taken root, are growing stronger, and are shaping the future of food and farming across Minnesota and beyond. Ag for All is open to attendees and presenters of any identity.
Sunday March 8 8	Monday March 9 9	Tuesday March 10 10	Wednesday March 11 11 9:00 am – 11:00 am LSP Family Farm Breakast Wednesday March 11 9:00 am – 11:00 am LSP Family Farm Breakast 105 University Ave W, St Paul, MN 55103, USA LSP Family Farm Breakfast and Day at the Capitol will be held Wednesday, March 11, in Saint Paul. More details to follow.	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
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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
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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

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