Field Days & Events
From Field to Wetland: Protecting Soil, Water and Wildlife
Thursday, June 26 | 12:00pm-3:00pmHolland, Iowa
Join Fred and Vicki Abels on their Grundy County farm to see how conservation practices can protect soil, water, and wildlife while supporting crop production. Since taking over the farm in the 1970s, Fred has implemented no-till, strip-till, and cover crops—and in 2020, he added a 5-acre wetland to filter runoff and create wildlife habitat. At this field day, you’ll learn how the Abels planned and established their wetland, and hear from conservation experts Shane Wulf and Mary Beth Stevenson about the broader benefits of on-farm wetlands.
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Farm Synergy: Partnering to Diversify Rotations, Build Resilience and Improve Efficiency
Thursday, June 26 | 4:00pm-6:00pmLinn Grove, Iowa
Join Nick Sennert, Jessob Steffen, and Niel Krummen to learn how collaboration and regenerative practices are helping them farm more efficiently and sustainably. Through each manages his own operation, these longtime friends now share equipment, labor, and ideas to diversify rotations, reduce inputs, and improve soil health. At this field day, you’ll explore their use of cover crops, livestock integration and extended rotations with crops like oats and buckwheat. You’ll also see how co-owning equipment and starting a cover crop business have helped boost both resilience and profitability across their farms.
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Evolving Cover Crop Management in a Row Crop and Cow-Calf Operation
Tuesday, July 1 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMDurant, Iowa
Explore 20+ years of cover crop experience at this Iowa Learning Farms Field Day with Wayne Braun near Durant. Wayne raises corn, soybeans, sudangrass, and a cow-calf herd while also running 3 B Ag Solutions. He’ll share how he integrates cover crops for grazing, silage, hay, and seed—and how his practices have evolved over time. See a Krause no-till drill in action, learn about using drones for cover crop seeding, and hear from guest speaker Andrew Van Nice on custom drone applications.
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Cover Crop, Soil Health and Water Quality Field Day
Wednesday, July 2 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMRockwell City, Iowa
Discover how conservation practices can improve soil health, water quality, and farm profitability at the Iowa Learning Farms Field Day at Hepp Farms. Hear from first-generation farmer James Hepp about his use of cover crops, strip-till, buffer strips, and more across 1,400 acres. This event also features Ted Corrigan of Des Moines Water Works, a demo of edge-of-field practices with the Conservation Station On The Edge, and a complimentary lunch. Stick around for a post-lunch conversation with Hepp and leaders from Xtreme Ag.
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Researching Relay Crops and Nutrient Management + Renewable Energy With Hog Production
Monday, July 7 | 4:00 PM – 6:00 PMMonticello, 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.
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Relay Intercropping, Soil Health and Water Quality Field Day
Tuesday, July 8 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMGilmore 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.
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A Medley of Cover Crop Management
Friday, July 11 | 5:00 PM – 7:00 PMKeosauqua, 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.
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Relay Intercropping, Soil Health and Water Quality Field Day
Tuesday, July 15 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMWalcott, 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.
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Cover Crop, Soil Health, and Water Quality Field Day
Thursday, July 17 | 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMJewell, 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.
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