Calendar of Events

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March 1 — Business of Soil Health: Profitability and Weather Resiliency Meeting — Renville, Minn. — Topics will include economics of using cover crops and reduced tillage, the economic and weather resiliency advantages with regenerative ag, and the benefits and biology of regenerative soil health. Contact jordan@hawkcreekwatershed.org or (320) 523-3666.

March 1, 8, 15 — Minnesota Irrigator Program — Farmington, Minn. — Programming will include a discussion of irrigation systems, how to use soil moisture sensors on your farm, irrigation scheduling, and special topics like variable rate irrigation and remote sensing. Contact Taylor Herbert at therbert@umn.edu or (612) 394-5229.

March 2 — Midwest Covers & Grains Conference — Cedar Rapids, Iowa — Formerly two separate events, the new combined conference brings together farmers, supply chain buyers and researchers from across the Midwest to promote successful farming with extended rotations and cover crops. Contact Taylor Hintch at taylor. hintch@practicalfarmers.org or (515) 232-5661.

March 4 — Gardening Education Day — St. Joseph, Minn. — The keynote speaker will be presenting “The

Future of Gardenscaping: Environmental Trends Near & Far Collections.” Breakout sessions will cover everything from perennials to houseplants, to maple syrup, to backyard bugs, to starting seeds, to native plants and so much more. Contact Stearns County Extension office at (320) 255-6169.

March 9 — North Central Iowa Research Association

Annual Meeting — Clarion, Iowa — The annual meeting will feature an update on farm activities, along with presentations on the growing season outlook and climate implications, as well as soil nitrogen supply, crop N use and optimum N rates. Contact Matt Schabel at (641) 7623247.

March 9 — The Sweet Taste of Success: Safe, ValueAdded, Maple Products — Online — Receive guidance on food safety planning for food businesses using maple sugar in products such as maple-flavored sauces and dressings, sparkling maple water, and infused maple syrup. Contact Jessica Jane Spayde at spayde@wisc. edu.

March 11 — Fruit Tree Grafting Class — Mankato, Minn. — Attendees will learn how to propagate their own apple trees. Each participant will take home 3 newly grafted apple trees to be planted on their own property. Contact info@alternativerootsfarm.com or (507) 4127605.