Upcoming conservation field days | July 26 update
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7/26/2024
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
Establishing and Growing a Cover Crop Seeding and Service Business
Tuesday, July 30 | 10:30am-12:30pm
Stanley, Iowa
Hosted by Dale Raasch of Bridgewater Farm. Come see and discuss overcoming challenges to getting started with custom cover crop seeding, balancing priorities: acres vs. profitability vs. family time, diversifying a custom-seeding business by offering extra services, making the switch to full-time farming with the help of a cover crop business, finding the right equipment to grow your operation, and a Crustbuster 40-foot drill, a J&M LC390 and bulk seed bins.
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Innovation to Profit Summer Series - Oskaloosa
Thursday, August 1 | 11am-2:00pm
Oskaloosa, Iowa
Explore research and conservation trials in the area, along with available cost share opportunities. Gain insight into local conservation efforts, including pollinator habitats and other edge of field practices, that are impacting farmer productivity.
For more information and to register, click here.
Innovation to Profit Summer Series - Farmersburg
Tuesday, August 6 | 11am-2:00pm
Farmersburg, Iowa
Explore research and conservation trials in the area, along with available cost share opportunities. Gain insight into local conservation efforts, including pollinator habitats and other edge of field practices, that are impacting farmer productivity.
For more information and to register, click here.
Forestry On Tap
Tuesday, August 6 | 6pm-7pm
Clear Lake, Iowa
The event will provide local farmers, landowners and urban residents with a chance to discuss and ask questions about conservation practices aimed to improve water quality and soil health, as well as managing risk from weather variability and climate change. There will be an opportunity for networking following the event.
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Cover Crop Field Day
Wednesday, August 7 | Starting at 9am
Bagley, Iowa
This event will include a discussion about cover crops along with a cover crop planting with a drone and a rainfall simulator demonstration.
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
Perennial Groundcover Field Day - Nashua
Wednesday, August 7 | 11:30am-2pm
Nashua, Iowa
Participants will learn about recent research on the use of perennial groundcover on farmland. Regenerating America’s working landscapes to enhance nature resources and public goods through perennial groundcover.
For more information and to register, click here.
Honing Pasture Management with Rotational Grazing + Cover Crops
Saturday, August 10 | 3pm-5pm
Harlan, Iowa
Hosted by Rosmann Family Farms and Farm Sweet Farm. Come see and discuss timing rotational grazing practices based on farm and livestock needs, rotating and interseeding cool- and warm-season small grains for continual grazing, converting cropland to pasture and deciding on pastureland duration, using compost and cattle on the land to reduce inputs in the soil, and using rye and hybrid rye as supplemental feed to reduce corn feed, and deciding which is best for you.
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
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