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


Prairie and Pollinator Field Day
Wednesday, November 11 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Storm Lake, IA

Join Iowa Learning Farms and Pathfinders RC&D for a free field day focused on establishing and maintaining prairie and pollinator habitats. Participants will learn about the benefits of prairie strips, including reducing soil erosion, improving soil health and supporting wildlife. Experts will share research findings, practical recommendations and the importance of monarch butterfly habitat. Weather permitting, the event will conclude with a tour of Buena Vista University's on-campus prairie. A complimentary meal will be provided.

For more information and to RSVP, click here.

 

Cover Crop and Grazing Field Day
Thursday, November 12 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Epworth, IA

Join Iowa Learning Farms for a free field day focused on the benefits of cover crops for livestock grazing and soil health. Participants will learn how cover crops can provide high-quality livestock feed while improving water quality and supporting healthy soils. Experts will share practical tips, available resources and firsthand experiences using cover crops as a forage and grazing source for cattle. A complimentary meal will be provided.

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Cover Crop and Grazing Field Day
Tuesday, November 17 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Diagonal, IA

Join Iowa Learning Farms at Werner Family Angus for a field day exploring how cover crops can improve soil health and provide valuable grazing opportunities for livestock. Local producers and Iowa State University Extension specialists will share their experiences, best management practices and tips for incorporating cover crops into grazing systems. Weather permitting, participants will tour a grazed cover crop field. The event is free and includes a complimentary meal.

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Cover Crop and No-Till Field Day
Wednesday, November 18 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Rippey, IA

Join Iowa Learning Farms and the Boone and Greene County Soil and Water Conservation Districts for a field day exploring how cover crops and no-till practices can improve soil health, reduce erosion and protect water quality. Local farmer David Weaver and agricultural specialists will share their experiences with cover crop management, transitioning to no-till and nutrient management practices. Weather permitting, participants will tour a nearby cover crop field. The event is free and includes a complimentary meal.

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Strip-Till and Bioreactor Field Day
Thursday, November 19 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Reinbeck, IA - Virtual

Join Iowa Learning Farms and the Black Hawk Creek Watershed Improvement Project for a field day exploring how strip-till and edge-of-field conservation practices can reduce soil erosion and improve water quality. Local farmer Vince Moye and agricultural specialists will share their experiences with bioreactors, saturated buffers and strip-till practices, along with available cost-share opportunities. Weather permitting, participants will tour a strip-till field and bioreactor. The event is free and includes a complimentary meal.

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2026 SFWA Forum: Reimagining Our Farming Future
Thursday, November 19 | 4:00–8:30 p.m.
Steamboat Rock, IA

Join the Southfork Watershed Alliance for its annual Water Quality Forum and Trade Show, exploring the future of farming and conservation. Keynote speaker Matt Herman of the Iowa Soybean Association will discuss the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z), while other speakers highlight state conservation initiatives and opportunities for farm diversification. A farmer panel will share innovative practices and ways to incorporate new products and commodities into their operations. A catered meal and desserts will be provided.

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