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*Land Stewardship Project is holding several field days this summer, click here to learn more.
*Michael Fields Agricultural Institute has workshops year round, click here to view their website.
*8 MN farmers who received grants from MN Department of Ag's Sustainable Agriculture Demo Grant Program are hosting field days through July. Click here to see the brochure.

July

July 10 - Southwest Research and Outreach Center Field Day - Lamberton, MN
Join the University of Minnesota, Lamberton location for an exiting field day. Tour their facility and learn from Jeff Moyer, from the Rodale Institute Research Farm, as he discusses no-till organic production. Walter Goldstein from the Michael Fields Institute will talk on breeding high methionine corn. Also, U of M faculty will be presenting current research projucts. You will also be able to see demonstrations from a on-farm oilseed press and roller/crimper.
Cost: Free.
Location: Southwest Research and Outreach Center, Lamberton, MN
More info click here.

July 11 - IPM Field Day - Sturgeon Bay, WI
UW Penninsular Research Station established in 1922, the 120 acre field station has played a major role in developing the fruit industry in WI. Today the station serves as a field laboratory for fruit specialist at UW-Madison college. Here they test new cultivars and rootstocks, develop pest management programs, test pesticides, follow pest life cycles and conduct other research to improve quality and profitability of tree fruit and small crops. Participants will receive a copy of Biological Control of Insects and Mites.
Cost: $25.00 for WAGA members, $37.00 for non-members
Location: Sturgeon Bay, WI
To Register: Call 800-722-3120 or go to www.waga.org for directions and to download the registration form.

July 15 - 17 -Wisconsin Farm Technology Days - Greenleaf, WI
Farm Technology Days in Brown County Wisconsin. MOSES will be staffing a booth in the exhibit tent area, stop by, say hello and pick up free organic information or purchase books on organic agriculture.
Location: Country Aire Farms, 1440 Lamers-Clancy Road, Greenleaf, WI 54126.
More info: visit www.wifarmtechnologydays.com

July 22 - Organic Watershed Project-Organic Livestock Feed
Production Field Day - Goodhue, MN
Field days are held at certified organic farms where experienced organic farmers will showcase their farming operations and offer tours of their fields. Each half-day session is for all farmers who are interested in organic and sustainable farming practices. Join us as we learn how Jon Luhman operates his beef lamb farm.
Cost: Free
Time: 1:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 23166 350th Avenue, Goodhue, MN 55027
More info and to Pre-Register: email Jessica Tupa at jessica@mosesorganic.org or
call 715-772-3153.

July 26-27 - Kickapoo Country Fair - La Farge, WI
Great music, a variety of organic food, activities for children and a chance to learn homesteading skills are all a part of this festival celebrating organic agriculture. Thisevent will be a showcase of rural cultural traditions, farm and garden exhibits, music, dance, arts, natural and organic foods and cooking, green housing and renewable energy, community health and education, environmental responsibility, and eco-development.
Location: Organic Valley, One Organic Way, La Farge, WI.
More info: visit www.organicvalley.coop/kickapoo or email Organic Valley.

July 30 - Pro Producer Summer Conference - Albert Lea, MN
This interactive, educational and informative event is designed for producers, their spouses and other Ag professionals. Learn and share their experiences about producing more and higher quality with less, improving livestock operations, composting liquid manuer and optimizing their own health. This event will provide updated knowledge for farmers including organic growers and livestock producers as well as those who want to raise a high brix garden.
Cost: Ranges from $50 to $200 depending on if your attending one to three days or half days and if your are an individual or couple.
Location: 408 S 1st Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
To Register: Call 800-875-2425.

August

August 4-8 - North American Prairie Conference - Winona, MN
This conference has sessions dealing with agriculture, soil management, and prairie restoration for biofuel production hosted by Winona State University.
Cost: $150
Location: Winona State University, Winona MN.
To Register: See website

August 5-7 - Farm Fest - Redwood Falls, MN
Providing attendees with programs and demonstrations featuring information on the latest technological advancements in the farming industry. MOSES will be staffing a booth in the exhibit area. Stop by, say hello and pick up free organic information or purchase books on organic agriculture.
Cost: $7
Where: Gilfillan Estates, Junction 67 & 13, 28366 Co Hwy 13, Morgan, MN 56266.
More information: visit www.farmshows.com

August 16 - Vegetable Field Trials - Madison, WI
Harriet Behar, Outreach Coordinator for MOSES, will be present to answer questions about organic production and certification.
Where: West Madison Research Station, 8502 Mineral Point Road, Madison, WI.
More info: email Judith Reith-Rozelle at jreithrozell@wisc.edu or call 608-262-2257.

August 16 - Minnesota Garlic Festival - Howard Lake, MN
Minnesota Garlic Festival is the premier event for lovers of garlic and good times, promoting gourmet garlic farming in Minnesota. Family friendly, fun filled and fragrant, this festival features local foods, chefs, music, artisans, games, competitions, and lots of garlic - all in support of a healthy environment, sustainable farms and vital rural communities in Minnesota.
Cost: $5.
Location: Wright County Fairgrounds, Howard Lake, MN
More info: See website.

August 19 - Midwestern Bio-Ag Field Day - Clyde, WI
Join us for a field day on Otter Creek Organic Farm & Bio-Ag Learning Center, 2008 MOSES Farmer of the Year Award winner;  Educational presentations on biological farming, crops, forages, dairying & livestock; test plots, booths, guest speakers, tillage & composting demos, farm walk & more; Join farmers from around the US & the world. Learn about biological farming systems at the Midwestern Bio-Ag Field day.
Cost: Free
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Where: Clyde, WI.
More info: Midwestern Bio-Ag website or call 800-327-6012.

August 26-28 - Farm Progress Days - Boone, IA
MOSES will be staffing a booth, there are 75 acres of exhibits at this major farm event.
Cost: Adults $10
Where: Hwy 17 and 30, Boone, IA.
More information: visit www.farmprogressshow.com.

September

September 18 - Value Days - River Falls, WI
MOSES will be staffing a booth at the Value Days field day where they will be focusing on the new seed corn varieties that bring additional Nutritional value to the organic industry. The tour will include, but not limited to: Research plots, New release developments, %100 non-GMO refresh plots and more.
Where: Hwy 65 and Co. W, River Falls, WI.
More information to come.

September 20 - Organic Vegetable Field Day - Wrenshall, MN
Join us at John and Jane Fisher-Merrits organic vegetable farm. You will learn about their energy efficient root cellar, along with the fall organic vegetable crop production. Field days showcase farming operations and offer tours of their fields. Each half-day session is for all farmers who are interested in organic and sustainable farming practices.
Cost: Free
Time: 1:00p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Location: 2612 County Road 1, Wrenshall, MN 55797.
More info and to Pre-Register: email Jessica Tupa at jessica@mosesorganic.org or
call 715-772-3153.

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Events marked with the MOSES logo are those we are attending or sponsoring.