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


Researching Relay Crops and Nutrient Management + Renewable Energy With Hog Production 

Monday, July 7 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM 

Monticello, Iowa

Join Jason and Sarah Russell near Monticello for an Iowa Learning Farms Field Day highlighting innovative cropping and livestock practices rooted in sustainability. The Russells grow corn, soybeans, relay cropping, and renewable energy. Learn more about their trials with winter wheat, camelina, and canola, and how they manage hog manure as a fertility source to boost yields and soil health. Guest speaker Theo Gunther will also share insights during the event. 

For more information, or to RSVP, click here. 


Relay Intercropping, Soil Health and Water Quality Field Day 

Tuesday, July 8 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Gilmore City, Iowa 

Dig into the benefits of relay intercropping, soil health, and water quality at this Iowa Learning Farms Field Day. Hosted at the ISU Drainage Research and Demonstration Project Site, this event will explore conservation practices that boost productivity while protecting Iowa's water resources. 

For more information, or to RSVP, click here. 


A Medley of Cover Crop Management

Friday, July 11 | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 

Keosauqua, Iowa 

Join Ryan Wolf for a field day focused on integrating cover crops and regenerative practices into row crop systems. Ryan and his family have steadily expanded their use of cover crops, utilizing roller-crimping and drone seeding to boost soil health and sustainability. The field day will feature corn following a 13-way cover crop mix, a roller-crimping demo, NRCS slake test and rainfall simulator, plus a drone demonstration. Speakers include J.D. Hollinsworth, Jason Steele (NRCS), and Jackson Drost. 

For more information, or to RSVP, click here. 


Relay Intercropping, Soil Health and Water Quality Field Day

Tuesday, July 15 | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM 

Walcott, Iowa 

Join Iowa Learning Farms for an evening field day focused on relay intercropping, soil health, and water quality. Hosted by Paustian Family Farms near Walcott, this event will highlight practical conservation strategies that enhance soil productivity and protect water resources. Attendees will hear from local experts and see on-farm practices in action. 

For more information, or to RSVP, click here. 


Cover Crop, Soil Health, and Water Quality Field Day

Thursday, July 17 | 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM 

Jewell, Iowa

Discover how cover crops and conservation practices can improve soil health and water quality at this Iowa Learning Farms Field Day. Hosted at Alex Woodall's farm near Jewell, the event will feature local insights, research findings, and in-field demonstrations that showcase the benefits of sustainable farming practices.

For more information, or to RSVP, click here.