National Organic Standards Board Meeting
2023-10-24 - 2023-10-26 | Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms St, Providence, RI, 02904, United States
The NOSB will meet to discuss substances petitioned for addition to or deletion from the National List of Allowed and Prohibited Substances (National List), substances due to sunset from the National List in 2025, and recommendations on organic policies.
The 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.

ASTA Forage, Turf, and Conservation Seed Conference
2023-11-01 | Westin Kansas City at Crown Center, 1 East Pershing Rd, Kansas City, MO, 64108, United States
ASTA’s 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 November!

Minnesota Ag & Food Summit
2023-11-09 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Brit’s Pub, 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, 55403, United States

MCIA Board of Directors Meeting
2023-11-15 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
Fall 2023 meeting of the MCIA Board of Directors.

South Dakota Local Food Conference
2023-11-17 - 2023-11-18 | Southeast Technical College, 2320 N Career Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107, United States
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.
Location: The HUB at Southeast Technical College, Sioux Falls, SD

MCIA Office Closed: Thanksgiving
2023-11-23 - 2023-11-24 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.

Iowa Organic Conference
2023-11-26 - 2023-11-27 | University of Iowa Memorial Union, 125 North Madison Street, Iowa City, IA, 52242, United States
Organic Farming: Healthy Soils, Clean Water: Seeking Integrity in Every Practice

ASTA Crop Seed Convention
2023-12-05 - 2023-12-08 | Hyatt Regency Orlando, 9801 International Dr, Orlando, FL, 32819, United States
Join more than 2,000 seed industry professionals from over 30 countries at the NEW Field Crop Seed Convention, America’s largest seed industry conference, now bigger and better than ever in its new destination of Orlando, Florida! Combining four days of education in our conference session series, TED-talk style lightning presentations by our exhibitors in our Expo Showcase series, and over 100 companies in our exhibit hall, this event is not to be missed!

Prairie Grains Conference
2023-12-13 - 2023-12-14 | Alerus Center, 1200 South 42nd Street, Grand Forks, ND, 58201, United States

Small Grains Update Workshop: Slayton
2023-12-21 08:00 - 17:00 | MN
If you’re a farmer or crop consultant already producing small grains or are looking for another crop to add to your rotation, these small grains management workshops are for you. The UMN Extension will offer workshops at several regional locations in January and February. The focus will be on production agronomics, variety selection, and economics. Time will be reserved to answer your production questions.
Venue: 4H Building, Slayton, Minnesota.

MCIA Office Closed: Christmas
2023-12-25 - 2023-12-26 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the Christmas holiday.

MCIA Office Closed: New Year's Day
2023-12-29 - 2024-01-01 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the New Year’s Day holiday.

Small Grains Update Meeting: Dilworth
2024-01-09 | Dilworth Community Center, 709 First Ave NW, Dilworth, MN, 56529, United States
Presenters and topics include: Dr. Jochum Wiersma, UMN Small Grains Specialist, spring wheat variety performance; Bruce Kleven, Legislative Strategist for MN Wheat, 2024 Minnesota legislative session update; Dr. Angie Peltier, UMN Extension Educator, pests, Phytophthora, white mold, SCN, and Frogeye leaf spot; Devin Hoffarth, Market Development & Industry Relations Director of MN Corn, new use opportunities for corn; Melissa Carlson, VP of Research, MN Wheat Research & Promotion Council, wheat and soybean on-farm research results.

Small Grains Update Meeting: Ada
2024-01-10 | Ada Event Center, 415 W Main St, Ada, MN, 56510, United States

Small Grains Update Meeting: Crookston
2024-01-10 | Crookston Inn, 2200 University Ave, Crookston, MN, 56716, United States

Minnesota Organic Conference
2024-01-11 - 2024-01-12 | River’s Edge Convention Center, 10 4th Ave S, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
Each year, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture hosts this conference and trade show for farmers and others interested in organic agriculture.
Location: St. Cloud, Minnesota

Small Grains Update Meeting: Hallock
2024-01-11 | Hallock City Hall, 163 3rd St SE, Hallock, MN, 56728, United States

Small Grains Update Meeting: Roseau
2024-01-11 | Gene’s Bar and Grill, 1095 3rd St NW, Roseau, MN, 56751, United States

Small Grain Update Meeting: St. Hilaire
2024-01-12 | MN
Presenters and topics include: Dr. Jochum Wiersma, UMN Small Grains Specialist, spring wheat variety performance; Bruce Kleven, Legislative Strategist for MN Wheat, 2024 Minnesota legislative session update; Dr. Angie Peltier, UMN Extension Educator, pests, Phytophthora, white mold, SCN, and Frogeye leaf spot; Devin Hoffarth, Market Development & Industry Relations Director of MN Corn, new use opportunities for corn; Melissa Carlson, VP of Research, MN Wheat Research & Promotion Council, wheat and soybean on-farm research results.
Venue: St. Hilaire Community Center

MCIA Office Closed: Martin Luther King Jr. Day
2024-01-15 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.

Small Grains Update Workshop: Morris
2024-01-15 12:00 - 15:30 | West Central Research & Outreach Center, 46352 State Hwy 329, Morris, MN, 56267, United States
If you’re a farmer or crop consultant already producing small grains or are looking for another crop to add to your rotation, these small grains management workshops are for you. The UMN Extension will offer workshops at several regional locations in January and February. The focus will be on production agronomics, variety selection, and economics. Time will be reserved to answer your production questions.

MN AG EXPO
2024-01-17 - 2024-01-18 | Mayo Clinic Health System Event Center, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Mankato, MN, 56001, United States
Reunite with the agriculture community January 17-18, 2024 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!
The 2024 MN AG EXPO is jointly hosted by the Minnesota Soybean Growers Association and the Minnesota Corn Growers Association.

MCIA Annual Meeting
2024-01-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud, 75 S 37th Ave, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301, United States
For additional information about this event, please visit MCIA’s Annual Meeting page.

Northern Plains Food and Farming Conference
2024-01-25 - 2024-01-27 | Ramkota Inn, Aberdeen, SD, United States

2024 Organic Vegetable Production Conference
2024-02-02 - 2024-02-03 | Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way, Madison, WI, 53713, United States
This producer-initiated conference is designed for advanced growers and attracts participants from throughout the Midwest and beyond.

SFA Annual Conference
2024-02-10 | Gorecki Conference Center, College of Saint Benedict, 37 S College Ave, Saint Joseph, MN, 56374, United States
The Sustainable Farming Association’s annual gathering, with topics that you pick, learning and sharing the wisdom of our sustainable community, and lots of social time.

Small Grains Update Workshop: Rochester
2024-02-19 09:00 - 11:00 | University of Minnesota Extension—Rochester, 140 Elton Hills Lane NW, Suite 201, Rochester, MN, 55901, United States
If you’re a farmer or crop consultant already producing small grains or are looking for another crop to add to your rotation, these small grains management workshops are for you. The UMN Extension will offer workshops at several regional locations in January and February. The focus will be on production agronomics, variety selection, and economics. Time will be reserved to answer your production questions.
Contact Ryan Miller at 507-280-2863.

Small Grains Update Workshop: Le Center
2024-02-19 13:00 - 15:00 | MN
If you’re a farmer or crop consultant already producing small grains or are looking for another crop to add to your rotation, these small grains management workshops are for you. The UMN Extension will offer workshops at several regional locations in January and February. The focus will be on production agronomics, variety selection, and economics. Time will be reserved to answer your production questions.
Lunch starts at noon. Contact Shane Bugeja at 507-357-8232, please register by February 16 for meal count.
Venue: Le Center 4H Building

Small Grains Update Workshop: Cold Spring
2024-02-20 10:00 - 12:00 | The Great Blue Heron, 305 5th Ave S, Cold Spring, MN, 56320, United States
If you’re a farmer or crop consultant already producing small grains or are looking for another crop to add to your rotation, these small grains management workshops are for you. The UMN Extension will offer workshops at several regional locations in January and February. The focus will be on production agronomics, variety selection, and economics. Time will be reserved to answer your production questions.
Lunch follows the meeting. Contact Joe Krippner at 320-980-2915, please register by February 19 for meal count.

Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
2024-02-22 - 2024-02-24 | La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
The Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) Organic Farming Conference is widely known as the largest organic farming conference in the United States. Every year regenerative and organic farmers from a wide range of farm sizes, experiences, and backgrounds gather to learn the latest in organic farming methods, build community, and shape the future of the organic farming movement.
