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SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Workshop: Le Center
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLunch starts at noon. Contact Shane Bugeja at 507-357-8232\, please register by February 16 for meal count. \nVenue: Le Center 4H Building
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-workshop-le-center/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Small Grains Update
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Extension":MAILTO:mnext@umn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20231221T234240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T200105Z
UID:4375-1708423200-1708430400@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Workshop: Cold Spring
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLunch follows the meeting. Contact Joe Krippner at 320-980-2915\, please register by February 19 for meal count.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-workshop-cold-spring/
LOCATION:The Great Blue Heron\, 305 5th Ave S\, Cold Spring\, MN\, 56320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Grains Update Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Extension":MAILTO:mnext@umn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240222
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240225
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20230920T204549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T205919Z
UID:4085-1708560000-1708819199@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/marbleseed-organic-farming-conference-2/
LOCATION:La Crosse Center\, 300 Harborview Plaza\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marbleseed Organic Farming Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240222T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20240126T195056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T200016Z
UID:4452-1708606800-1708614000@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Workshop: Slayton
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin the morning crops program from 9:00 am – 12:15 pm with lunch following. Contact Murray Co. Extension Office at 507-836-6927\, please register by February 20 for meal count.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-workshop-slayton-2/
LOCATION:Murray County 4-H Building\, Slayton\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Small Grains Update Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Extension":MAILTO:mnext@umn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240223T120000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20231221T234747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T195952Z
UID:4379-1708682400-1708689600@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Workshop: Benson
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLunch follows the meeting. Contact Scott Lee at 320-760-6129\, please register by February 22 for meal count.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-workshop-benson/
LOCATION:McKinney’s on Southside\, 300 14th St S\, Benson\, Minnesota\, 56215
CATEGORIES:UMN Extension Small Grains Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Extension":MAILTO:mnext@umn.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240226T153000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20231221T235234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240126T195929Z
UID:4381-1708950600-1708961400@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grains Update Workshop: Grand Rapids
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLunch starts at noon. Contact Jochum Wiersma at 218-281-8629\, please register by February 23 for meal count.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grains-update-workshop-grand-rapids/
LOCATION:North Central Research and Outreach Center\, 1861 Highway 169 East\, Grand Rapids\, MN\, 55744\, United States
CATEGORIES:UMN Extension Small Grains Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Extension":MAILTO:mnext@umn.edu
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240313
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240315
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20231103T162026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231103T162026Z
UID:4153-1710288000-1710460799@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Soil Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:This is SFA’s biggest soil health event of the year\, drawing together local and national experts in the field with attendees for discussion\, networking\, and education. Farmers\, ag resource professionals\, agency staff\, hungry learners and more – all are welcome to attend and learn together.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/midwest-soil-health-summit/
LOCATION:Courtyard Mankato\, 901 Raintree Rd\, Mankato\, MN\, 56001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Midwest Soil Health Summit
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Farming Association":MAILTO:info@sfa-mn.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20240221T215858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T215858Z
UID:4591-1711584000-1711670399@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Spring meeting of the MCIA Board of Directors.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-board-of-directors-meeting-11/
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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240329
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20230522T160723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T210002Z
UID:3902-1711670400-1711756799@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Office Closed
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-office-closed-8/
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:20240408
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20231103T163806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T135321Z
UID:4157-1712534400-1712793599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:AOSCA North & West Regional Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/aosca-north-west-regional-meeting/
LOCATION:State Game Lodge\, Custer State Park Resort\, 13389 US Hwy 16A\, Custer\, SD\, 57730\, United States
CATEGORIES:AOSCA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240411
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20240322T191027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240322T191156Z
UID:4695-1712707200-1712793599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:An agricultural leadership conference focused on the integral roles women play in agriculture. Organized by a broad coalition of women and organizations and held in Minnesota each spring. The theme of the 2024 conference: Elevate\, Empower\, Evolve.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/womens-agricultural-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:Minnesota Landscape Arboretum\, 3675 Arboretum Dr\, Chaska\, MN\, 55318\, United States
CATEGORIES:Women in Ag Leadership Conference
ORGANIZER;CN="Women's Agricultural Leadership Conference":MAILTO:womensaglead@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240430
DTSTAMP:20260416T030103
CREATED:20240328T204753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240328T204753Z
UID:4707-1714176000-1714435199@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Minnesota State FFA Convention
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/minnesota-state-ffa-convention/
LOCATION:University of Minnesota Twin Cities\, Minneapolis\, MN\, United States
CATEGORIES:Minnesota FFA Association
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240429T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240306T140533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T140533Z
UID:4619-1714381200-1714586400@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-6/
LOCATION:Hilton Milwaukee City Center\, 509 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203\, United States
CATEGORIES:National Organic Standards Board
ORGANIZER;CN="National Organic Standards Board":MAILTO:Michelle.arsenault@usda.gov
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240527
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240528
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20230522T160850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T210741Z
UID:3904-1716768000-1716854399@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Office Closed: Memorial Day
DESCRIPTION:The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-office-closed-memorial-day-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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240530T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240506T213631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T215837Z
UID:4838-1717070400-1717081200@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Organic Swine Field Day
DESCRIPTION:We will showcase how integrating hybrid rye into organic swine production may help with reducing feed and bedding costs in organic pig production based on data collected at the WCROC over the last two years.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/organic-swine-field-day/
LOCATION:West Central Research & Outreach Center\, 46352 State Hwy 329\, Morris\, MN\, 56267\, United States
CATEGORIES:UMN Field Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240601T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240506T212838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240506T212838Z
UID:4834-1717236000-1717257600@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Full Circle Organic Experience
DESCRIPTION:Join the 2024 Marbleseed Farmers of the Year for a tour of their farm! Learn from their diversified enterprises including organic vegetables\, grass-fed beef\, pastured pork and poultry as well as conservation practices implemented on the farm. Come at any point during the day to see these different enterprises and learn more from these amazing farmers. \nThe Adamski family’s roots stretch back five generations on their 240-acre farm in Seymour. Rick and Valerie use managed grazing as the cornerstone method for raising certified organic beef. The farm provides a balanced ecological system to protect waterways\, increase soil health and sequester carbon\, and increase wildlife and biodiversity.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/full-circle-organic-experience/
LOCATION:Full Circle Community Farm\, W2407 Hofa Park Rd\, Seymour\, WI\, 54165\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marbleseed Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240605T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240529T135022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T135022Z
UID:4883-1717603200-1717614000@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Marbleseed Organic Field Day
DESCRIPTION:From Basic to Better (to Best) – Wash/Pack Area Construction \nGood post-harvest handling is essential for food safety as well as the appearance and shelf life of your market produce. It doesn’t take a lot of time or money to get started on improving your own farm’s cleaning and packaging. Join us to take at look at how Sinsinawa Mound Collaborative farmers are continuously improving their collective and individual capacity to cool\, clean and package the produce they grow and sell. \nWe’ll see how different cooling and washing methods can be employed from the field to the packshed. With minor investments\, farmers can begin to implement good post-harvest practices to ease their workload and improve harvest quality. The farmers at Sinsinawa showcase the creative use of common tools and everyday objects to make harvests easier and more efficient while improving the quality of their produce.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/marbleseed-organic-field-day-5/
LOCATION:Sinsinawa Mound Collaborative\, 585 Country Road Z\, Sinsinawa\, WI\, 53824\, United States
CATEGORIES:Marbleseed Field Day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240620
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20231222T140430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231222T140430Z
UID:4385-1718496000-1718841599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:AOSCA Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/aosca-annual-meeting-4/
LOCATION:Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort\, 9300 Emerald Coast Pkwy W\, Miramar Beach\, FL\, 32550\, United States
CATEGORIES:AOSCA
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240603T212024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T212024Z
UID:4913-1718627400-1718636400@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grain Summer Plot Tour—Rochester
DESCRIPTION:The small grain summer plot tours provide farmers and crop consultants with the tools to make small grain production successful and profitable. Learn how to manage wheat\, barley\, rye\, triticale\, and oats at these in-person\, free events across the state. Farmers will get to see up to 180 varieties in the field\, participate in hands-on demonstrations\, and ask questions of UMN experts. \nPests\, diseases\, and what to expect from this crop after a record warm winter and a wet spring will be top of the agenda. Crop variety selection and other production concerns such as herbicide carryover will also be highlighted during each of the tours. Participants are highly encouraged to bring any field samples for diagnosis and/or conversation. \nA boxed lunch will be served before the tour. \nThe plot is located near the corner of Collegeview Rd E. and 70th Ave. NE (GPS: 44.023910\, -92.341220).
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grain-summer-plot-tour-rochester/
LOCATION:Lawler Farms\, 1301 70th Ave NE\, Eyota\, MN\, 55934\, United States
CATEGORIES:UMN Extension Plot Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Extension":MAILTO:mnext@umn.edu
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240603T212812Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T212837Z
UID:4916-1718787600-1718794800@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grain Summer Plot Tour—Le Center
DESCRIPTION:The small grain summer plot tours provide farmers and crop consultants with the tools to make small grain production successful and profitable. Learn how to manage wheat\, barley\, rye\, triticale\, and oats at these in-person\, free events across the state. Farmers will get to see up to 180 varieties in the field\, participate in hands-on demonstrations\, and ask questions of UMN experts. \nPests\, diseases\, and what to expect from this crop after a record warm winter and a wet spring will be top of the agenda. Crop variety selection and other production concerns such as herbicide carryover will also be highlighted during each of the tours. Participants are highly encouraged to bring any field samples for diagnosis and/or conversation. \nPlot GPS coordinates: 44.457107\, -93.679389 \nLunch will be served at the farm shop after the plot tour.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grain-summer-plot-tour-le-center/
LOCATION:Ruth Hoefs/Ron Pomije Farm\, 20676 340th St\, LeCenter\, MN\, 56057\, United States
CATEGORIES:UMN Extension Plot Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Extension":MAILTO:mnext@umn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240619T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240603T214232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240603T214518Z
UID:4920-1718816400-1718823600@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Small Grain Summer Plot Tour—Benson
DESCRIPTION:The small grain summer plot tours provide farmers and crop consultants with the tools to make small grain production successful and profitable. Learn how to manage wheat\, barley\, rye\, triticale\, and oats at these in-person\, free events across the state. Farmers will get to see up to 180 varieties in the field\, participate in hands-on demonstrations\, and ask questions of UMN experts. \nPests\, diseases\, and what to expect from this crop after a record warm winter and a wet spring will be top of the agenda. Crop variety selection and other production concerns such as herbicide carryover will also be highlighted during each of the tours. Participants are highly encouraged to bring any field samples for diagnosis and/or conversation. Stay for brats after the tour. \nPlot GPS coordinates: 45.38939\, -95.52145
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/small-grain-plot-tour-benson-2/
LOCATION:Lee’s Seed Farm\, 670 50th Ave NE\, Benson\, MN\, 56215\, United States
CATEGORIES:UMN Extension Plot Tour
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Minnesota Extension":MAILTO:mnext@umn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240605T223205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240605T223205Z
UID:4925-1720080000-1720112400@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Office Closed: Independence Day
DESCRIPTION:The office of the Minnesota Crop Improvement Association will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-office-closed-independence-day-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:20240709
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240710
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240221T220027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T145925Z
UID:4594-1720483200-1720569599@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:MCIA Board of Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Summer meeting of the MCIA Board of Directors.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/mcia-board-of-directors-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Alexandria\, Alexandria\, MN\, 56308\, United States
CATEGORIES:MCIA Board of Directors
ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Crop Improvement Association":MAILTO:mncia@mncia.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240529T165731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T165819Z
UID:4896-1720598400-1720623600@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day: Understanding Biological Soil Tests
DESCRIPTION:This is a 201 level workshop. \nJoin Sustainable Farming Association consultants Kent Solberg and Jonathan Kilpatrick\, along with staff from the Lake of the Woods and Roseau County Soil and Water Conservation Districts for a soil health field day in Northern Minnesota. \nWe will begin in the classroom\, looking over the results of soil health tests (Haney\, PLFA\, and Total Nutrient Digestion) taken this spring from local producers farms. \nWe will then tour the 3 farms where the tests were taken to see the crops and do hands-on soil health testing (water infiltration\, aggregation\, and penetrometer) and visually assess the condition of the soils. \nWith a better understanding of how soil functions and how biology unlocks nutrients and makes them available to the plants\, you can learn how to lower input costs in your cropping rotation! \nLunch is provided. Free admission. Registration requested. \nPresented in collaboration with Lake of the Woods and Roseau County Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/soil-health-field-day-understanding-biological-soil-tests/
LOCATION:Roosevelt Community Center\, Main St\, Roosevelt\, MN\, 56673\, United States
CATEGORIES:SFA Soil Health Field Day
ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Farming Association":MAILTO:info@sfa-mn.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240717
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240718
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240529T164010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T164022Z
UID:4889-1721174400-1721260799@www.mncia.org
SUMMARY:NWROC Crops and Soils Day
DESCRIPTION:The Northwest Research and Outreach Center’s Crops and Soils Day provides an opportunity for NWROC’s faculty and staff to show off the important research that takes place each year at our Center. The event is intended for producers\, agricultural professionals\, and the community to learn first-hand the results of research relevant to farming issues of today. \nCrops and Soils Day takes place on Wednesday\, July 17\, 2024\, at NWROC’s Maintenance/Farm Operations building south of Polk County Hwy 71 on NWROC’s campus. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. for the morning small grains tours. We will board the buses at 8:00 a.m. to start the tours.  Lunch takes place at about noon followed by registration for the afternoon sugarbeet tour at 12:15. We board the buses at 12: 45.
URL:https://www.mncia.org/event/nwroc-crops-and-soils-day/
LOCATION:Northwest Research and Outreach Center\, 2900 University Ave\, Crookston\, MN\, 56716\, United States
CATEGORIES:Northwest Research and Outreach Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Northwest Research and Outreach Center":MAILTO:mbenoit@umn.edu
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240725T210000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240529T164803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240529T164900Z
UID:4892-1721928600-1721941200@www.mncia.org
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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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;VALUE=DATE:20240809
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240822
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240221T221312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240221T221312Z
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240902
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240903
DTSTAMP:20260416T030104
CREATED:20240730T153614Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T153814Z
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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
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