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SUMMARY:Post-Secondary Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join post-secondary educators from across Minnesota in Agriculture\, Food\, and Natural Resources (AFNR) and related fields for the Post-Secondary Summit\, sponsored by the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence. Held during the Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators (MAAE) Winter Ag Tech Conference\, this engaging annual event provides opportunities for professional development\, networking\, and valuable insights to inspire and equip educators to advance their careers and programs.
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/post-secondary-summit/
LOCATION:Best Western Kelly Inn Plus\, 100 4th Ave. S.\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Business Management,For Educators,Training,Workshops
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SUMMARY:MAAE Ag Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION:Minnesota Association of Agricultural Educators winter professional development conference.  AgCentric\, along with the Minnesota State Southern Center of Excellence support the Farm Business Management tracks during the conference\, as well as host the Post-Secondary Summit for post-secondary instructors from across the state.
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/maae-ag-technology-conference/
LOCATION:Best Western Kelly Inn Plus\, 100 4th Ave. S.\, St. Cloud\, MN\, 56301\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Business Management,For Educators,Training,Workshops
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SUMMARY:BWSR Academy
DESCRIPTION:BWSR Academy 2025\nAgCentric is proud to take part in this year’s BWSR Academy\, held October 21–23\, 2025\, at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd. The Academy provides training and professional development for local conservation delivery professionals\, including SWCD\, NRCS\, watershed district\, and county staff across Minnesota. \nRepresenting AgCentric\, Keith Olander will be among the presenters sharing insight on agricultural education and workforce development within Minnesota’s conservation and ag systems. The Academy’s sessions will focus on practical skills\, innovative programs\, and collaborative approaches to protecting and enhancing Minnesota’s natural resources. \nLearn more and view the full agenda at: 2025 BWSR Academy | MN Board of Water\, Soil Resources
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/bwsr-academy/
LOCATION:Cragun’s Conference Center\, 11000 Craguns Drive\, Brainerd\, MN\, 56401\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="Minnesota Board of Water and Soil Resources":MAILTO:info.BWSR@state.mn.us
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SUMMARY:On Farm Communications Training: Fall Session
DESCRIPTION:The fall session of the On-Farm Communication Training brings together NRCS and SWCD staff for a hands-on day focused on harvest\, soil health\, and conservation practices. Building on the spring and summer trainings\, this session highlights critical fall fieldwork decisions and technologies that shape success heading into the next crop year. \nParticipants will rotate through a series of interactive stations\, including ride-n-drive opportunities in the field. Sessions will explore: \n\n\nHarvest Technology & Efficiencies – Hands-on combine operation with a focus on soybeans and technology that drives efficiency at harvest. \n\n\nTillage Ride-n-Drive – Practical considerations for fall tillage\, residue management\, and soil health impacts. \n\n\nFall Conservation Practices – Best practices for cover crop use\, manure applications\, tillage types\, and planning for the upcoming season. \n\n\nGrain Storage & Moisture Management – Strategies to protect crop quality\, including shrink/drying methods and storage considerations. \n\n\nLunch will be provided at the Ag & Energy Center\, with afternoon rotations continuing in the field. The day will close with a group discussion and wrap-up to connect learning across all stations. \nThis session is the final installment of the 2025 three-part training series\, reinforcing the partnership between NRCS\, BWSR\, and Minnesota’s soil and water conservation districts to strengthen communication and technical knowledge on-farm.
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/on-farm-communications-training-fall-session/
LOCATION:Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Center\, 26505 County Road 2\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Training
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ORGANIZER;CN="AgCentric":MAILTO:keith.olander@clcmn.edu
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SUMMARY:Farm Business Management Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:2025 Farm Business Management Fall Conference\nSeptember 8–9\, 2025 | The Park Event Center\, St. Cloud\, MN \nJoin Farm Business Management instructors\, administrators\, and industry partners from across Minnesota for the 2025 FBM Fall Conference\, taking place September 8–9 at The Park Event Center in St. Cloud. This annual gathering provides a valuable opportunity for professional development\, collaboration\, and discussion around the evolving needs of Minnesota’s agricultural producers and the FBM programs that support them. \nThis year’s conference will include: \n\n\nProgram updates from Minnesota State and Agriculture Centers of Excellence \n\n\nBreakout sessions focused on instructional strategies\, data analysis\, and student engagement \n\n\nUpdates from key partners including the Minnesota Department of Agriculture and rural mental health professionals \n\n\nNetworking opportunities with FBM instructors and collaborators from around the state \n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned instructor or new to FBM\, the Fall Conference is designed to support your work in delivering impactful\, data-driven instruction to Minnesota’s farm families and agribusinesses. \n???? Location: The Park Event Center\, 500 Division St\, Waite Park\, MN 56387???? Hotel Reservations: \n\n\nHilton Garden Inn: 320.640.7990 – Group Code: 926 \n\n\nResidence Inn by Marriott: 320.640.0200 – Group Code: 926???? Reservation Deadline: August 25 \n\n\n???? Register Now: 2025 FBM Fall Conference Registration \nQuestions? Please contact
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/farm-business-management-fall-conference/
LOCATION:The Park Event Center\, 500 Division St\, Waite Park\, MN\, 56387\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Business Management,For Educators,Training,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Agriculture\, Robotics\, Automation & Technology Field Test
DESCRIPTION:ARAT Teacher Training: July 28 – August 1\, 2025\nAgriculture\, Robotics\, Automation & Technology (ARAT) ProjectFunded by the National Science Foundation – Award #2348815 \nThe Central Lakes College Staples campus will host a national teacher training event from Monday\, July 28 through Friday\, August 1\, as part of the Agriculture\, Robotics\, Automation & Technology (ARAT) project. This professional development opportunity will welcome 32 agriculture and science teachers from across the country\, participating in two cohorts of 16 educators each. \n\n\nCohort 1: Monday\, July 28 – Wednesday\, July 30 \n\n\nCohort 2: Wednesday\, July 30 – Friday\, August 1 \n\n\nThis weeklong field test is part of a larger initiative funded by the National Science Foundation to introduce robotics and automation into agriculture education. Led by AgCentric and CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education)—in collaboration with Northland Community and Technical College\, St. Cloud Technical and Community College\, and key industry partners—the ARAT project is designed to meet workforce demands in ag tech through innovative curriculum and educator training. \nThe ARAT curriculum includes a foundational unit on core automation and robotics concepts\, three modules focused on animal\, plant\, and food systems\, and concludes with an open-ended capstone design project. Educators will receive hands-on training to implement this flexible\, modular content in their classrooms—helping prepare students for future careers in high-demand fields. \nTo learn more about the ARAT project\, visit:???? www.agcentric.org/education-training/agcentric-case-nsf
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/agriculture-robotics-automation-technology-field-test/
LOCATION:Central Lakes College – Staples\, 1830 Airport Rd\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Educators,Training,Workshops
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