Field Days & Events

Conservation Districts of Iowa – 79th Annual Conference

Monday, August 25 | 8:00 AM – Tuesday, August 26 | 1:00 PM 
Ames, Iowa 
Join Conservation Districts of Iowa for the 79th Annual Conference at the Gateway Hotel & Conference Center. Connect with fellow commissioners, hear updates on conservation programs, and celebrate conservation achievements across Iowa. This year’s agenda will include the Commissioners’ Annual Business Meeting, a Farm Bill update with Ryan Britt, and a presentation on climate trends from State Climatologist Justin Glisan. Attendees will also enjoy conversation presentations and open commissioner discussions, an awards banquet and keynote address, and partner updates from FSA, IDNR, NRCS, and IDALS. The conference will feature concurrent breakout sessions, a silent auction, and social networking opportunities.

For more information, or to RSVP, click here.

Cover Crop Drone Seeding Field Day

Wednesday, August 27 | 10:30-12:30 PM
Shenandoah, Iowa 
Join Iowa Learning Farms for a field day at the Mathis Family Farm to learn how to establish and manage cover crops to improve soil health and water quality. Greg Mathis and Terry Gleaves will share their experiences using cover crops and conservation practices, and the event will feature a rainfall simulator and a drone seeding demonstration.

For more information, or to RSVP, click here.

Dialing-In on No-Till and Conservation Practices With Precision Technology

Thursday, August 28 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Mount Vernon, Iowa 
Join Iowa Learning Farms for a field day at the Robert Broulik Family Farm to learn how no-till and precision technology can improve soil health and water quality while reducing inputs. Robert, Luke, and Tim will share their experience with no-till, cover crops, nutrient trials, and conservation practices, and attendees will tour their new cattle barn designed for manure capture and better cow-calf management.

For more information, or to RSVP, click here.

Enhancing Cover Crops Through Technology

Saturday, August 30 | 10 AM – 12 PM
Martensdale, Iowa 
Join Iowa Learning Farms for a field day with Devin Davis and Shanon Jamison in Warren County to learn how they use technology to enhance cover crop and no-till practices. The event will feature a drone-seeding demonstration, discussions on cover crop mixes for clay soils, and a look at equipment for planting into high-residue fields.

For more information, or to RSVP, click here.