Conservation Field Day: Creating a Soil Health Legacy
August 1st, 2024 from 10 am - 2:30 pm, RSVP by July 29th
at the Larry and Ross Greden Family Farm
16764 County Rd 114 Altura, MN *Not at the main dairy*
Experience a day of learning, networking, and a farm tour at Larry and Ross Greden Farms. The Greden family has over 150-year history living on and operating this farm, and has been prioritizing innovation and sustainability to ensure their farm legacy lives on for future generations. This event is designed to bring farmers together across Southeast Minnesota to share strategies that enhance soil health and protect water quality.
What to Expect:
Farm Tour: Presented by the Greden family, explore the diverse landscape of Greden Farms which includes a native prairie, a living snow fence, cover crop test plots, high-protein hay, no-till corn, a runoff control structure, and many trees planted over the years.
Discussion Session: Participate in facilitated small group sessions on a topic you are most interested in – topics include: Converting to reduced or no-till practices, starting cover crops, growing small grains, and nitrogen crediting of manure and cover crops. Share your experiences and learn from others who are dedicated to improving soil health.
Farm Panel: Hear from a panel of farmers who are experienced in various conservation practices, how they got started, trials they have done, programs they have participated in, and more. Panelists include: Keith Speltz, Eric Heins, and Ken Bergler.
Steps to Cost Share: Many conservation practices have cost share programs, and new programs are emerging. Soil and Water Conservation District staff, Natural Resource Conservation Service staff, and staff from other conservation organizations will have information available on funding opportunities and will share steps to gaining cost share assistance.
Free Lunch: Enjoy a complimentary ribeye steak sandwich lunch with red potatoes, green beans, coleslaw, cookies, and milk.