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

Iowa Learning Farms Cover Crop Field Day

Tuesday, November 15 (10:30am-12:30pm)

11753 W Hwy 149, Fremont, IA 52561

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach, will host a cover crop field day Tuesday, November 15 from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Kielkopf Farm near Fremont. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal.

Cover crops offer many benefits to farmers and landowners including reduced soil erosion, weed suppression potential, reduced nitrogen and phosphorus loads entering water bodies, and increased organic matter in the soil. When paired with no-tillage additional benefits include increased water infiltration and reduced erosion during heavy rain events. This field day aims to equip attendees with best management practices for establishing and managing cover crops to maintain yields during the transition to a higher residue system of no-tillage and cover crops.

For more information and to RSVP, click here.


Iowa Learning Farms Conservation Webinar

Wednesday, November 16 (12pm)

Live Webinar

The Iowa Learning Farms will be hosting a live webinar featuring Sarah Noggle with Ohio State University.

For more information, click here.


Iowa Learning Farms Conservation Cover Crop and Strip-Till Field Day

Thursday, November 17 (12pm-2pm)

2567 110th Ave, Masonville, IA 50654

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach and Delaware County NRCS, will host a cover crop field day Thursday, November 17 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at the Vaske Farm near Masonville. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal.  

Cover crops offer many benefits to farmers and landowners including reduced soil erosion, weed suppression potential, reduced nitrogen and phosphorus loads entering water bodies, and increased organic matter in the soil. When paired with strip-till additional benefits include increased water infiltration and reduced erosion during heavy rain events. This field day aims to equip attendees with best management practices for establishing and managing cover crops to maintain yields during the transition to a higher residue system of strip-tillage and cover crops.

For more information and to RSVP, click here.


Iowa Learning Farms Wetland and Cover Crop Field Day

Tuesday, November 22 (12pm-2pm)

Lagos Acres Golf & Country Club - 2012 Keokuk Washington Rd. Keota, IA 52248

Iowa Learning Farms, in partnership with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, will host a wetland and cover crop field day Tuesday, November 22 from 12-2:00 p.m. at the Lagos Acres Golf & Country Club near Keota. The free event is open to farmers and landowners and includes a complimentary meal. 

Field Day attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Keokuk County farmer Denny Lyle about how he has incorporated cover crops into his system, alongside no-till soybeans and corn, and how he manages the water quality enhancement wetland constructed on his farm. Shane Wulf and Matt McDonald with the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship will share how to get involved with the Water Quality Initiative and details about the water quality enhancement wetland program. Liz Ripley, Iowa Learning Farms conservation and cover crop outreach specialist, will share results from on-farm cover crop demonstration trails and resources available to help farmers and land owners make a successful transition to a cover crop and no-till system.

For more information and to RSVP, click here.


Iowa Learning Farms Conservation Webinar

Wednesday, November 23 (12pm)

Live Webinar

The Iowa Learning Farms will be hosting a live webinar featuring Jaqueline Comito with Iowa Learning Farms.
For more information, click here.