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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250123
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
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UID:5281-1737590400-1737849599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Northern Plains Food and Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:The keynote speakers are: Jolene Brown\, Ray Archuleta\, and Bob Quinn
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/northern-plains-food-and-farming-conference-3/
LOCATION:Ramkota Inn\, Aberdeen\, SD\, United States
CATEGORIES:NPSAS Food & Farming Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Northern Plains Sustainable Ag":MAILTO:info@npsas.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250124
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20241101T225415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T225734Z
UID:5278-1737504000-1737676799@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MN AG EXPO
DESCRIPTION:Reunite with the agriculture community January 22-23\, 2025 during MN Ag Expo at the Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center in Mankato. Over the course of two days\, Minnesota’s marquee winter agriculture gathering sets our sights on the future by offering networking opportunities; educational sessions; a full trade show floor; dynamic speakers; fundraising events – and more!
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mn-ag-expo-4/
LOCATION:Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center\, 1 Civic Center Plaza\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:MN Ag Expo
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250122
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20250116T142851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T143143Z
UID:5465-1737417600-1737503999@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-board-of-directors-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:MCIA Board of Directors
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Crop Improvement Association":MAILTO:mncia@mncia.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250121
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240730T154732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T154732Z
UID:5092-1737331200-1737417599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Office Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
DESCRIPTION:The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-office-closed-martin-luther-king-jr-day-5/
LOCATION:MCIA Office\, 1900 Hendon Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:MCIA Office Closed
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Crop Improvement Association":MAILTO:mncia@mncia.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20241115T154121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T154121Z
UID:5367-1736497800-1736512200@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenters and topics include: Dr. Jim Anderson\, Spring Wheat Breeder\, UMN: Spring Wheat Variety Selection for 2025; Bruce Kleven\, Legislative Strategist for MN Wheat: 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session Update; Dr. Angie Peltier\, Extension Crops Educator\, UMN NWROC\, Crookston: Growing Healthier Soybeans; Dr. Maciej Kazula\, Research Director\, MN Corn: Your Corn Check-off at Work in Research; Jim Emter\, CEO\, Van Ahn & Company\, Inc.: A Four Step Plan to Successful Grain Marketing in Uncertain Times. \nAttendance is free; registration is not necessary.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-meeting-8/
LOCATION:St. Hilaire Community Center\, Saint Hilaire\, MN\, 56754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Grains Update
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20241115T153336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T153336Z
UID:5365-1736424000-1736438400@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenters and topics include: Dr. Jim Anderson\, Spring Wheat Breeder\, UMN: Spring Wheat Variety Selection for 2025; Bruce Kleven\, Legislative Strategist for MN Wheat: 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session Update; Dr. Angie Peltier\, Extension Crops Educator\, UMN NWROC\, Crookston: Growing Healthier Soybeans; Dr. Maciej Kazula\, Research Director\, MN Corn: Your Corn Check-off at Work in Research; Jim Emter\, CEO\, Van Ahn & Company\, Inc.: A Four Step Plan to Successful Grain Marketing in Uncertain Times. \nAttendance is free; registration is not necessary.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Gene’s Bar and Grill\, 1095 3rd St NW\, Roseau\, MN\, 56751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Grains Update
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers":MAILTO:mnwheat@mnwheat.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T123000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20241115T153121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T153121Z
UID:5361-1736411400-1736425800@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenters and topics include: Dr. Jim Anderson\, Spring Wheat Breeder\, UMN: Spring Wheat Variety Selection for 2025; Bruce Kleven\, Legislative Strategist for MN Wheat: 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session Update; Dr. Angie Peltier\, Extension Crops Educator\, UMN NWROC\, Crookston: Growing Healthier Soybeans; Dr. Maciej Kazula\, Research Director\, MN Corn: Your Corn Check-off at Work in Research; Jim Emter\, CEO\, Van Ahn & Company\, Inc.: A Four Step Plan to Successful Grain Marketing in Uncertain Times. \nAttendance is free; registration is not necessary. \n 
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-meeting-6/
LOCATION:Lancaster Community Center\, Lancaster\, MN\, 56735\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Grains Update
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers":MAILTO:mnwheat@mnwheat.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20241115T142208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T142208Z
UID:5336-1736380800-1736553599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Fruit & Vegetable Expo
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/minnesota-fruit-vegetable-expo/
LOCATION:Pahl’s Farm\, 6885 160th W St\, Apple Valley\, MN\, 55124\, United States
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Fruit & Vegetable Expo
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association":MAILTO:mfvga@mfvga.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250109
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250111
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20241101T224613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241101T224613Z
UID:5276-1736380800-1736553599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Organic Conference
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture hosts this conference and trade show for farmers and others interested in organic agriculture. \nLocation: St. Cloud\, Minnesota
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/minnesota-organic-conference-4/
LOCATION:River’s Edge Convention Center\, 10 4th Ave S\, Saint Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Organic Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20241115T151629Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T152317Z
UID:5357-1736337600-1736352000@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenters and topics include: Dr. Jim Anderson\, Spring Wheat Breeder\, UMN: Spring Wheat Variety Selection for 2025; Bruce Kleven\, Legislative Strategist for MN Wheat: 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session Update; Dr. Angie Peltier\, Extension Crops Educator\, UMN NWROC\, Crookston: Growing Healthier Soybeans; Dr. Maciej Kazula\, Research Director\, MN Corn: Your Corn Check-off at Work in Research; Jim Emter\, CEO\, Van Ahn & Company\, Inc.: A Four Step Plan to Successful Grain Marketing in Uncertain Times. \nAttendance is free; registration is not necessary.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-meeting-5/
LOCATION:Youngquist Auditorium\, 2900 University Ave\, Crookston\, MN\, 56716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Grains Update
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers":MAILTO:mnwheat@mnwheat.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20241115T150839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T150839Z
UID:5353-1736323200-1736337600@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenters and topics include: Dr. Jim Anderson\, Spring Wheat Breeder\, UMN: Spring Wheat Variety Selection for 2025; Bruce Kleven\, Legislative Strategist for MN Wheat: 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session Update; Dr. Angie Peltier\, Extension Crops Educator\, UMN NWROC\, Crookston: Growing Healthier Soybeans; Dr. Maciej Kazula\, Research Director\, MN Corn: Your Corn Check-off at Work in Research; Jim Emter\, CEO\, Van Ahn & Company\, Inc.: A Four Step Plan to Successful Grain Marketing in Uncertain Times. \nAttendance is free; registration is not necessary.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Legion Recreation Center\, 580 2nd Ave W\, Halstad\, MN\, 56548\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Grains Update
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers":MAILTO:mnwheat@mnwheat.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20241115T145853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241115T150302Z
UID:5348-1736251200-1736265600@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Presenters and topics include: Dr. Jim Anderson\, Spring Wheat Breeder\, UMN: Spring Wheat Variety Selection for 2025; Bruce Kleven\, Legislative Strategist for MN Wheat: 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session Update; Dr. Angie Peltier\, Extension Crops Educator\, UMN NWROC\, Crookston: Growing Healthier Soybeans; Dr. Maciej Kazula\, Research Director\, MN Corn: Your Corn Check-off at Work in Research; Jim Emter\, CEO\, Van Ahn & Company\, Inc.: A Four Step Plan to Successful Grain Marketing in Uncertain Times. \nAttendance is free; registration is not necessary.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-meeting-3/
LOCATION:TAK Music Venue\, 1710 Center Avenue\, Dilworth\, Minnesota\, 56529\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Grains Update
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers":MAILTO:mnwheat@mnwheat.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250101
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250102
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240730T154538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T154538Z
UID:5090-1735689600-1735775999@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Office Closed: New Year's Day
DESCRIPTION:The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-office-closed-new-years-day-3/
LOCATION:MCIA Office\, 1900 Hendon Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:MCIA Office Closed
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Crop Improvement Association":MAILTO:mncia@mncia.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241227
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240730T154319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T154319Z
UID:5088-1734998400-1735257599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Office Closed: Christmas
DESCRIPTION:The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-office-closed-christmas-4/
LOCATION:MCIA Office\, 1900 Hendon Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:MCIA Office Closed
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Crop Improvement Association":MAILTO:mncia@mncia.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241212
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241213
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240912T145807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T145807Z
UID:5149-1733961600-1734047999@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Prairie Grains Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/prairie-grains-conference-4/
LOCATION:Alerus Center\, 1200 South 42nd Street\,  Grand Forks\, ND\, 58201\, United States
CATEGORIES:Prairie Grains Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Association of Wheat Growers":MAILTO:mnwheat@mnwheat.com
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241214
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240912T145025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T145025Z
UID:5147-1733788800-1734134399@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:ASTA Field Crop Seed Convention
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/asta-field-crop-seed-convention/
LOCATION:Hyatt Regency Orlando\, 9801 International Dr\, Orlando\, FL\, 32819\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA
ORGANIZER;CN="ASTA":MAILTO:info@betterseed.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241204
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241205
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240221T220757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T165806Z
UID:4601-1733270400-1733356799@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Fall meeting of the MCIA Board of Directors.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-board-of-directors-meeting-13/
LOCATION:MCIA Office\, 1900 Hendon Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:MCIA Board of Directors
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Crop Improvement Association":MAILTO:mncia@mncia.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241128
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241130
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240730T154039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T154039Z
UID:5086-1732752000-1732924799@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Office Closed: Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-office-closed-thanksgiving-5/
LOCATION:MCIA Office\, 1900 Hendon Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:MCIA Office Closed
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Crop Improvement Association":MAILTO:mncia@mncia.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241126
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240906T172014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T172014Z
UID:5133-1732406400-1732579199@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Organic Conference
DESCRIPTION:Organic Farming: Healthy Soils\, Clean Water: Seeking Integrity in Every Practice
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/iowa-organic-conference-4/
LOCATION:University of Iowa Memorial Union\, 125 North Madison Street\, Iowa City\, IA\, 52242\, United States
CATEGORIES:Iowa Organic Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Iowa State University Organic Agriculture Program":MAILTO:kdelate@iastate.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241110
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240912T144738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T144738Z
UID:5143-1731024000-1731196799@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:South Dakota Local Foods Conference
DESCRIPTION:For over ten years\, the South Dakota Local Foods Conference has provided education and networking for both producers and supporters of local foods. This ever-growing conference is a broad-spectrum event aimed at creating a better local food system in South Dakota. It celebrates South Dakota farmers\, eaters\, and food systems professionals who are committed to developing resilient communities and equitable food systems through sustainable agriculture\, robust partnerships\, and community education.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/south-dakota-local-foods-conference-2/
LOCATION:The Journey Museum\, 222 New York St\, Rapid City\, SD\, 57701\, United States
CATEGORIES:South Dakota Local Foods Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="South Dakota Local Foods Coalition":MAILTO:gabbi@dakotarural.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241107T140000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240906T171635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T171635Z
UID:5131-1730966400-1730988000@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota Ag & Food Summit
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/minnesota-ag-food-summit-4/
LOCATION:Minneapolis Convention Center\, 1301 Second Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Ag & Food Summit
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241029T153000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240912T143851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240912T143851Z
UID:5141-1730190600-1730215800@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:ASTA Forage\, Turf\, and Conservation Seed Conference
DESCRIPTION:ASTA’s Forage\, Turf and Conservation Seed Conference is held in conjunction with the Western Seed Association’s Annual Meeting each year in Kansas City\, Missouri. The ASTA programming typically includes meetings on cover crops\, environmental and conservation seed\, sorghum seed\, and topics of interest to grass\, turf\, forage\, conservation and cotton seed companies. Join us this October!
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/asta-forage-turf-and-conservation-seed-conference-2/
LOCATION:Westin Kansas City at Crown Center\, 1 East Pershing Rd\, Kansas City\, MO\, 64108\, United States
CATEGORIES:ASTA
ORGANIZER;CN="ASTA":MAILTO:info@betterseed.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241025
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240906T165857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T165857Z
UID:5123-1729555200-1729814399@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:National Organic Standards Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The National Organic Standards Board (NOSB) assists USDA in the development of standards for substances to be used in organic production and advises the Secretary of Agriculture on any other aspects of the implementation of the Organic Foods Production Act (OFPA). \nThe NOSB typically meets twice per year in various locations around the United States. The meeting is also broadcast live. Prior to meetings\, the NOSB reviews written public comments and listens to oral public comments. During meetings\, the NOSB discusses agenda items\, and then votes on recommendations to the Secretary in a public forum.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/national-organic-standards-board-meeting-7/
LOCATION:Hilton Portland Downtown\, 921 SW Sixth Ave\, Portland\, OR\, 97204\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Organic Standards Board
ORGANIZER;CN="National Organic Standards Board":MAILTO:Michelle.arsenault@usda.gov
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T134500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240919T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240906T170701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T170701Z
UID:5127-1726753500-1726768800@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Organic Weed Control in Vegetables
DESCRIPTION:A hands-on training to understand the theory and practice for ag educators and farmers\nControlling weeds is the biggest challenge on many vegetable farms\, especially for organic farms and those transitioning to organic. Labor time used in killing weeds can be so hard for farmers’ wallets and their backs. There are a wide variety of weeding tools available for all scales that can save farmers time and money – but it can be hard to choose the right weeding implement and to know how to adjust them in the field to be effective. Farmers also use different scales of machinery – hand tools\, two wheel tractors\, and 4-wheel tractors – and it is helpful for ag advisors to understand machinery options for different scales. \nThis event brings together an experienced farmer and an organic weed control expert to guide participants into understanding the many weeding tool options and becoming familiar with how to use them. You’ll take a farm tour to see how weed management is planned into every part of Cattail Organics farm\, and then spend time in the vegetable field learning about weed ecology\, seeing many weeding tools\, learning how to adjust them to match field conditions\, and trying them yourself in a demo plot. \nThis event will help Ag advisors (Extension\, NRCS\, agronomists\, non-profits) better understand and help farmers with weed management. Also farmers can learn about new tools\, try new tools\, and reduce the weeds on their farm.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/organic-weed-control-in-vegetables/
LOCATION:Cattail Organics\, 247011 Baldwin Creek Rd\, Athens\, WI\, 54411\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marbleseed Field Day
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240909T180000
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240529T185456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T185456Z
UID:4907-1725897600-1725904800@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health and Urban Farm Conservation Practices
DESCRIPTION:Soil Health and Urban Farm Conservation Practices with NRCS \nJoin the Twin Cities Metro Growers Network at California Street Farm for a tour and discussion on Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) opportunities for urban and peri-urban growers! \nThis event is free to attend. Registration requested\, walkups welcome. \nAgenda:\n4pm: Arrival & networking time\n4:30pm Elyssa speaks about her farm\, practices\, high tunnels\, soil management/soil health practices\, and future interests. Watering source (hydrant) and methods (drip and overhead). Markets and selling information.\n~5:15pm: John will speak on NRCS funding program opportunities\, EQIP program for high tunnels and other programs that Elyssa would be eligible for based on her onsite practices.\n5:30pm: Lia Spaniolo discusses nutrient management in high tunnels\, 100 farms soil study\, and impacts on soil & environmental health. \nThe Twin Cities Metro Growers Network is a collaboration between University of Minnesota Extension and Sustainable Farming Association.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/soil-health-and-urban-farm-conservation-practices/
LOCATION:California Street Farm\, 72 22nd Ave NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 5418 Most popular places at this a\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Farming Association
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Farming Association":MAILTO:info@sfa-mn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240730T153614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T153814Z
UID:5082-1725235200-1725321599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Office Closed: Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-office-closed-9/
LOCATION:MCIA Office\, 1900 Hendon Ave\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55423\, United States
CATEGORIES:MCIA Office Closed
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Crop Improvement Association":MAILTO:mncia@mncia.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260418T093313
CREATED:20240221T221312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T221312Z
UID:4605-1724284800-1725321599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota State Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Great Minnesota Get-Together.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/minnesota-state-fair-4/
LOCATION:Minnesota State Fairgrounds\, 1265 Snelling Avenue North\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Minnesota State Fair
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SUMMARY:Minnesota Farmfest
DESCRIPTION:At Farmfest\, we strive to bring together the best in agribusiness from Minnesota and around the country. We endeavor to provide one place for farmers to network\, experience and learn to grow their farming operations. \nWe use 50 acres of land to showcase products\, services and technologies from over 500 exhibitors and vendors. Through careful planning and organization\, we provide live product demonstrations\, host smart and insightful educational sessions and organize fun family activities to not only help farmers grow their family businesses but also to celebrate farming and the rural lifestyle.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/minnesota-farmfest-3/
LOCATION:Farmfest Show Site\, 28366 County Highway 13\, Morgan\, MN\, 56266\, United States
CATEGORIES:Minnesota Farmfest
ORGANIZER;CN="IDEAg Group%2C LLC":MAILTO:IDEAgOps@IDEAgGroup.com
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SUMMARY:Identifying Grasses on a Sustainable Farm
DESCRIPTION:Identifying Grasses and Other Plants on a Sustainable Farm: “Gazing at Graminoids” \nJoin the Crow River Chapter of the Sustainable Farming Association for a day of identifying and learning about plants found on a sustainable and organic farm. \nWe’ll start the day with a class/workshop focusing on grasses led by Department of MBS Prairie Ecologist\, Rhett Johnson\, author of the “Field Guide to Minnesota Grasses”. This morning session will be indoors at the South Shore Event Center\, and will focus on graminoid (grass) specific anatomy and terminology\, some of the major taxa (groups) of grasses that are common in Minnesota\, and how to approach learning grasses and identifying them in the field. It will include presentations and looking at actual pressed and fresh collected grasses. \nAt noon\, we’ll have a “working lunch” at the Event Center (included). Provided by Dan & Becky’s Market.  Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available. \nNext\, we’ll drive out to Living Song Farm\, where Rhett will be joined by Missy Anderson\, plant propagation specialist at the Three Rivers Park District native plant nursery. The two of them will lead a walk through the farm’s permanent pasture\, field margins and conservation areas\, identifying the vast variety of flora\, native and introduced\, and even the inevitable invasives. We’ll also take a moment to visit the grassfed beef herd and the newly harvested garlic crop. \nRegistration is required. No walkups.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/identifying-grasses-on-a-sustainable-farm/
LOCATION:South Shore Event Center\, 733 6th St\, Howard Lake\, MN\, 55349\, United States
CATEGORIES:Sustainable Farming Association
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Farming Association":MAILTO:info@sfa-mn.org
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T210000
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SUMMARY:LSP Twin Cities Cookout and Potluck
DESCRIPTION:We here at the Land Stewardship Project are looking forward to connecting with our members and supporters across the region to dream up new ways to move forward our vision of keeping land and people together. While the work we do at the Capitol\, out at field days\, and in many\, many Zoom meetings is essential\, we also believe it’s important to connect with each other just for fun too! Community keeps us rooted\, and that’s why we’re returning for yet another Twin Cities Cookout & Potluck on Thursday\, July 25\, from 5:30-9 p.m.\, in the yard of our Minneapolis office. \nThis year we are bringing back all the classic cookout favorites: The BEST potluck in the Twin Cities! LSP will provide burgers and brats sourced from member-farms\, as well as grilled vegetarian protein; we ask that guests bring their favorite potluck dish to share. Pie and Art Raffle: This year we are enhancing an LSP favorite with the opportunity to win some locally-made art as well! An opportunity to hear from LSP members and staff about on-the-ground organizing and how you can get involved. \nLet us know you can make it to ensure we order enough food and supplies.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/lsp-twin-cities-cookout-and-potluck/
LOCATION:Land Stewardship Project\, Minneapolis Office\, 821 E 35th St Suite 200\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55407\, United States
CATEGORIES:Land Stewardship Project
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