Below is a listing of upcoming conservation field days around the state. For a complete listing of future conservation field days, click here. 


Upcoming Field Days


New Beginnings: Cover Crops as an Essential Part of Transitioning Land to Horticulture

Tuesday, August 11 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Fairfield, IA

Join Nick Campney of Mundo Lindo Farms to learn how cover crops and no-till practices can help transition land from row crop production to horticultural crops. Nick will share his experience converting 60 acres into a diverse vegetable farm featuring annual and perennial food production, hay and native grass plantings, along with lessons learned from starting a new farming operation. Light refreshments will be provided following the field day.

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Producing Practical and Useful Cattle

Tuesday, August 11 | 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

Manning, IA

Join Shayne and Chance Wiese of Wiese and Sons Herefords to learn how five generations of cattle producers are raising practical, high-performing Hereford cattle while improving the land for future generations. Participants will explore grazing cereal rye, annual forages for pasture relief and soil health, cattle epigenetics, and low-stress cattle handling techniques. A meal will be provided following the field day.

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Developing Sustainable Fuels Markets Through Conservation

Tuesday, August 11 | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

West Union, IA

Join Trust In Food at FLOLO Farm for a full day of learning focused on sustainable fuel markets and conservation practices for Iowa row crop farmers. Hear from award-winning farmer Loran Steinlage and industry experts as they discuss carbon intensity scoring, conservation programs, nitrogen management tools, and emerging opportunities in sustainable agriculture. The event also includes live field demonstrations, a producer roundtable, and an industry panel. Lunch will be provided.

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Restoring Oxbows to Improve Water Quality on Farms: The Example of White Fox Creek

Saturday, August 15 | 9:00–11:00 a.m.

Webster City, IA

Join landowner Selden Spencer and longtime farm manager Ray Fry for a field day exploring how restored oxbows can improve water quality, provide wildlife habitat and support conservation on working farms. Participants will learn about the restoration of an oxbow along White Fox Creek, the importance of these former stream channels for reducing nutrient runoff, and their role in creating habitat for species like the endangered Topeka shiner. The walk will include uneven terrain, and attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair for opening introductions. Light refreshments will be provided following the field day.

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Nutrient Management Field Day

Tuesday, August 18 | 11:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m.

Reinbeck, IA

Join the Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa Nitrogen Initiative and NRCS for a hands-on field day focused on making smarter nitrogen management decisions. Participants will learn how data-driven nitrogen tools can improve profitability while reducing risk, explore conservation programs that support productive farming, and hear practical insights from experts and fellow farmers on strategies they can implement on their own operations. Lunch will be provided, with check-in beginning at 10:30 a.m.

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