MCIA

Small Grains Update Workshop
2025-02-20 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Murray County 4-H Building, Slayton, MN, United States
The University of Minnesota Extension is offering small grain workshops across Minnesota in February to address successful small grain management. Workshops will focus on production agronomics, variety selection, and economics, and will include an open-forum discussion for related topics and on-farm experiences. These events are sponsored by the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council. Pre-registration is requested.

Small Grains Update Workshop
2025-02-21 10:00 - 12:00 | McKinney’s on Southside, 300 14th St S, Benson, Minnesota, 56215

Perennial Ryegrass Production Meeting
2025-02-26 08:30 - 13:00 | Gene’s Bar and Grill, 1095 3rd St NW, Roseau, MN, 56751, United States
Agenda includes:

2024 Grass Seed Research Trials
Herbicide, Fungicide, Growth Regulator Trials
Grass Seed Marketing Update
Fertility and Insect Management
Hybrid Rye and Hybrid Wheat Production and Marketing

Midwest Grazing and Soil Health Summit
2025-03-19 - 2025-03-20 | Willmar Conference Center, 240 23rd St SE, Willmar, MN, 56201, United States
Join the Sustainable Farming Association in Willmar, Minnesota for two days of impactful, hands-on sessions! Our 2025 Summit will bring together leading experts in grazing and livestock integration into cropping systems. Choose from breakout topics such as virtual fencing, winter grazing, small ruminants, new NRCS EQIP opportunities, and more. You’ll also hear from inspiring keynote speakers, including farmers from Canada who are proving that regenerative farming and ranching can be profitable. You’ll be joined by fellow farmers, ranchers, and ag professionals from across the Midwest. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn with the best in the field!

MCIA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-03-20 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
Spring meeting of the MCIA Board of Directors.

Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference
2025-04-09 | Minnesota Landscape Arboretum, 3675 Arboretum Dr, Chaska, MN, 55318, United States
2025 Women’s Agricultural Leadership Conference
Rooted in Agriculture: Cultivating Leadership; Growing Together

AOSCA Northern Regional Meeting
2025-04-15 | Virtual

MCIA Office Closed
2025-04-18 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed Friday, April 18, 2025.

Minnesota State FFA Convention
2025-04-28 - 2025-04-29 | Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
In April more than 6,000 FFA members and guests from across the state participate in general sessions, competitive events, educational tours, leadership workshops, visit with colleges, and more.

National Organic Standards Board Meeting
2025-04-29 12:00 - 2025-05-01 17:00 | Virtual
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).
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.

MCIA Office Closed: Memorial Day
2025-05-26 | 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 Memorial Day holiday.

AOSA/SCST Annual Meeting
2025-06-08 08:00 - 2025-06-12 17:00 | Holiday Inn Missoula Downtown, 200 S Pattee St, Missoula, MT, 59802, United States

AOSCA 2025 Annual Meeting
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-19 17:00 | DoubleTree by Hilton – Overland Park KS, 10100 College Boulevard, Overland Park, KS, 66210, United States
Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) welcomes all Members to attend the 2025 Annual Meeting being held in Kansas City, KS.

MCIA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-07-10 | Warroad, Minnesota, Warroad, MN, United States
Summer meeting of the MCIA Board of Directors.

Minnesota State Fair
2025-08-21 07:00 - 2025-09-01 21:00 | Minnesota State Fairgrounds, 1265 Snelling Avenue North, Saint Paul, MN, 55108, United States
The Great Minnesota Get-Together.

MCIA Board of Directors Meeting
2025-11-19 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
Fall meeting of the MCIA Board of Directors.

MCIA Annual Meeting
2026-01-28 | Holiday Inn & Suites St. Cloud, 75 S 37th Ave, Saint Cloud, MN, 56301, United States

Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
2026-02-26 08:00 - 2026-02-28 17:00 | La Crosse Center, 300 Harborview Plaza, La Crosse, WI, 54601, United States
Farmer-Led. Rooted In Organic.
THE MARBLESEED ORGANIC FARMING CONFERENCE BRINGS FARMERS TOGETHER TO LEARN, CONNECT, AND SHAPE THE FUTURE OF ORGANIC AGRICULTURE.
For over thirty years, this annual gathering has been a cornerstone of the Midwest’s organic movement—uniting farmers, educators, and advocates for hands-on learning, shared wisdom, and community rooted in farmer-led, organic principles.

MCIA Board of Directors Meeting
2026-03-26 08:00 - 17:00 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
March 26, 2026

Spring meeting of the MCIA Board of Directors.

MCIA Office Closed
2026-04-03 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
MCIA Office will be closed Friday April 3rd.

MCIA Office Closed
2026-05-25 | MCIA Office, 1900 Hendon Ave, Saint Paul, MN, 55423, United States
MCIA Office will be closed Monday May 25th

AOSCA 2026 Annual Meeting
2026-06-15 08:00 - 2026-06-18 17:00 | Denver Marriott West, 1717 Denver West Marriott Blvd., Golden, CO, 80401, United States
Association of Official Seed Certifying Agencies (AOSCA) welcomes all Members to attend the 2026 Annual Meeting being held in Golden, CO.

MCIA Board of Directors Meeting
2026-07-07 08:00 - 2026-07-08 17:00 | New Ulm, Minnesota
Summer meeting of the MCIA Board of Directors in New Ulm Minnesota.
