Organic Inspection Field Day at The North Farm

The North Farm N5431 Rock River Road, Chatham, MI, United States

Join us for a field day focused on organic inspection at The North Farm, a diverse certified organic farm that is part of MSU's Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center. Learn what to expect during an inspection and have time to discuss inspection questions and concerns with fellow farmers.

Manure Science Review

Molly Caren Agricultural Center 135 State Route 38 NE, London, United States

Learn about best manure application practices, effects of manure placement on subsurface drainage, and the 360 RAIN irrigation unit. See demonstrations of the 360 RAIN for liquid manure application, dry manure calibration, an autonomous tractor, and manure spill mitigation. Register at the link below.

$25

Organic Weed Control Field Day for Row Crops

Bishop Family Farms 6362 Township Highway 80, Mt. Blanchard, United States

This event caters to agricultural professionals who would like to learn more about organic production. Participation is also open to row crop farmers considering a transition to or towards organic production. The workshop will focus on organic weed control, with an overview of the regulations, biology, tools, and tactics, including (conditions permitting) equipment demonstrations. Register at the link below. Co-sponsored by Organic Agronomy Training Service (O.A.T.S.) through a grant with USDA North Central Region SARE program project number ENC22-215  

$20

Ohio-Pennsylvania No-Till Field Day

Myron Wehr Farm 45404 State Route 46, New Waterford, United States

Attendees will see cover crop plots and learn how they improve soil health with Jay Brandt from Walnut Creek Seeds. Osler Ortez, a corn specialist with OSU Extension, will discuss corn trials at the Wehr Farm and across the state, also diving into his cover crop research projects. A farmer panel will answer questions about sustainability, regenerative agriculture, and economics. Learn more and register at the link below.

Nutrient Management Field Day

Stoney Ridge Farms 14031 Broom Rd., Waldron, MI, United States

Join the Fulton Soil & Water Conservation District for a field day to learn about on-farm research, biologicals, cover crops, and more. Keynote speaker Ray Archuleta will be speaking on soil health principles. There is no cost to attend and a locally-sourced lunch will be provided. To register, contact (419) 583-6517.

Crop and Livestock Integration Field Day

Down Home Farms 7230 Medford Road, Versailles, United States

Greg McGlinch raises poultry and hogs, along with corn, soybeans, oats, clover, and rye on his 450-acre farm. He is one of 31 on-farm research partners focusing on the economic and environmental tradeoffs of crop and livestock integration for the last two years. Hear from project participants and the host about the approaches they have taken to crop and livestock integration, and discuss soil health and other outcomes from both farmer and researcher perspectives. *Please note this event was originally published as happening on Sunday, August 25. Wednesday, August 28 is the corrected date.

Turning Dirt into Healthy Soil

Matt Burkholder Farm 6720 Stewart Road, Lima, United States

Rick Clark, a prominent organic no-till farmer in Indiana, will describe his operation, including the economics. Brent Nicol from The Nature Conservancy will discuss different methods of testing your soil. Rainfall Simulator and infiltration ring demos will show the value of good soil health. And learn how healthy soil contributes to healthy people with Dani Kusner. Learn more and register at the link below.

Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

MEIGS Horticultural Research Farm 9101 S 100 E, Lafayette, IN, United States

Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day returns on Wednesday, September 11 to Purdue University’s MEIGS Horticultural Research Farm in Lafayette, Indiana. MMWCFD connects farmers, machinery manufacturers, and the allied trades from all over the United States and Canada – because it is THE place to see weeding tools. The morning features a trade-show where companies can connect one-on-one with farmers, and educational sessions, and the afternoon features field demonstrations in vegetable and row crops. Register at the link below.

Event Series Ohio Soil Health Week

Developing Regenerative Pastures and Community Connections: A Soil Health Field Demo Day in Champaign County

Truest Farms 7808 Ohio 161, Mechanicsburg, United States

Celebrate the inaugural Ohio Soil Health Week with a one.two.five Benefit Corporation field day that will begin with a 90-minute field tour* with Cory Stratton, the main farmer and co-owner of Truest Farms, a 21-acre regenerative farm established three years ago, focusing on poultry, hogs, and lambs. Then, everyone will meet for a 90-minute field tour* with Tonni & Graham Oberly, co-owners of Oaks & Sprouts farm. The Oberly’s grow a variety of vegetables and have a small livestock operation that includes pigs, a cow, goats, and livestock guardian dogs. The Oberly’s practice minimal tillage, use reusable landscape fabric, and rotate livestock to improve soil health. In between the two tours, attendees will meet for lunch and conversation at In Good Taste Catering & Market in Urbana. *each farm tour will feature interactive, hands-on learning and Q&A time with the farmers The cost of registration is $35/person. Lunch is provided. Ridesharing/carpooling is recommended. Please see the registration form for scholarship and cost-reduced registration options.

$35
Event Series Ohio Soil Health Week

Determining Biological Nitrogen Fixation in Maize Varieties in Ohio

Waterman Farm 2548 Carmack Road, Columbus, Ohio

To celebrate the first annual Ohio Soil Health Week, participants are invited to visit a maize experiment at Waterman Farm in Columbus, Ohio (adjacent to OSU) where different maize varieties were grown during the summer of 2024 that fix nitrogen (N) from the air, promoted by beneficial bacteria in aerial roots with mucilage, offsetting the need for mineral N fertilization. The Maize plots in this experiment are a great example that Improved, Heirloom and Mexican Landrace Maize can be grown in Ohio with little nitrogen input, providing researchers and farmers a reliable solution to decrease over-reliance on fertilizers and reduce environmental hazards on soil.