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 


Increasing a Northeast Iowa Farm's Resiliency by Adapting Practices and Equipment
Saturday, October 24 | 1:00–3:00 p.m.
Farmersburg, IA

Join farmer Brian Keehner for a field day exploring how cover crops, modified equipment and fertilizer practices can improve farm resiliency. Participants will see a demonstration of Brian's modified combine, which allows him to seed rye while harvesting, and learn about cover crop planting strategies, equipment adaptations, and the economics of banded fertilizer application.

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Cover Crop and Manure Management Field Day
Tuesday, November 3 | 12:00–2:00 p.m.
Le Mars, IA

Join Iowa Learning Farms for a field day exploring how cover crops and manure management can work together to improve soil health, water quality and crop production. Iowa State University specialists will discuss integrating cover crops into corn-soybean systems and managing manure with living cover crops. Local farmer Tony Schroeder will also share his experiences using these practices on his farm. The event will begin at the Le Mars Convention Center and continue at the Tony Schroeder Farm. A complimentary meal will be provided. RSVP by October 27.

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