• Kernza Field Day

    Kimber Contours Farm Castle Rock, MN, United States

    Join host farmer Kurt Kimber, the Perennial Promise Growers Cooperative, the University of Minnesota, and The Land Institute to tour demonstration plantings of organic Kernza and prairie strips! All are welcome. This field tour is an opportunity for growers, processors, businesses, and policymakers to gain first-hand knowledge and connect with experienced Kernza stakeholders who will provide […]

  • Small Grain Plot Tours—Strathcona

    Jim Kukowski Farm Strathcona, MN, United States

    The Small Grain Summer Plot Tours provide farmers and crop consultants with the tools to make small grain production successful and profitable. University of Minnesota Extension small grain specialists and educators will present information on: Production agronomics Variety selection Pest identification and management Fungicide use

  • Marbleseed On-farm Field Day

    Kilimo Minnesota 505 62nd Street, Lino Lakes, MN, United States

    Cover Crops and Vegetable Production on an Incubator Farm: Come and visit Kilimo Minnesota, a three-to-five-year training program that is uniquely situated to give emerging farmers an opportunity to learn vegetable growing techniques and business skills in a new climate, country, and culture. Field day attendees will learn and connect with emerging farmers, walk through […]

  • LSP Regenerative Farming and Grazing Field Day

    Bergler Farm 37062 County Rd 12, Dakota, MN, United States

    See, discuss, and go in-depth on soil health and grazing with highly experienced regenerative producer, Allen Williams, from Soil Health Academy. Allen will be hosted on local Minnesota farms with 5+ years experience putting soil health principles into practice to grow healthier soil, food, and profits. No matter what you grow, these field days cover […]

  • LSP Regenerative Farming and Grazing Field Day

    Meyer Farm 15091 Crazy Corners Rd, Caledonia, MN, United States

    See, discuss, and go in-depth on soil health and grazing with highly experienced regenerative producer, Allen Williams, from Soil Health Academy. Allen will be hosted on local Minnesota farms with 5+ years experience putting soil health principles into practice to grow healthier soil, food, and profits. No matter what you grow, these field days cover […]

  • Marbleseed On-farm Field Day

    Gitigaaning Farm 960 Cary Road, Cloquet, MN, United States

    Gitigaaning Farm and Manoomin Tour: Join us for a tour of two incredible agricultural sites of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa! Visit Perch Lake to learn about manoomin (wild rice) and the importance of treaties in tribal food sovereignty, including the management, production, and marketing aspects of manoomin. Gitigaaning, which means […]

  • Minnesota State Fair

    Minnesota State Fairgrounds 1265 Snelling Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    Often referred to as the “Great Minnesota Get-Together,” the annual Minnesota State Fair is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the region. This end-of-summer tradition is held the 12 days leading up to and through Labor Day. The 2022 Minnesota State Fair runs Aug. 25-Labor Day, Sept. 5. The State Fair’s mission is […]

  • LSP Soil Health Field Day

    Prime Pastures Dairy 19300 Trestle Dr, Lewiston, MN, United States

    LSP Building Biodiverse Compost for Soil Health Field Day Dale and Carmene Pangrac and Kim and Andy Olson will host a compost field day on their organic, grass-based dairy on Friday, August 26th. The Pangracs are working to rebuild the microbial populations in their pasture and row crop soils by using several composting methods and […]

  • Marbleseed On-farm Field Day

    Naima's Farm LLC 2204 East Jessie Road SE, Alexandria, MN, United States

    First Generation Farm Start-up: This field day will highlight the journey of Naima’s Farm from the beginning to current transition. Naima and her husband will share the challenges they both experienced in regard to land access for an immigrant farmer and share more about their expanding farm business. This field day is supported by NIFA, […]

  • MCIA Office Closed: Labor Day

    MCIA Office 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, United States

    The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the Labor Day holiday.