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SUMMARY:Soil Health Testing CEMA 216 Training
DESCRIPTION:Soil Health Testing: CEMA 216 Training\nFriday\, August 14\, 20269:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.Central Lakes College\, StaplesLunch will be provided. \nCo-op agronomists\, Certified Crop Advisers\, independent crop consultants\, and other agricultural professionals are invited to a practical\, hands-on training focused on the CEMA 216 Soil Health Testing process. \nAnna Cates with the Minnesota Office for Soil Health and Stephanie McLain with the Natural Resources Conservation Service will explain how to properly collect and store soil samples\, select eligible tests\, complete submission and certification requirements\, and help farmers understand their results. \nThe training will also include field demonstrations at the Central Lakes College Staples Farm. Participants will explore corn-row spacing\, early-season interseeded cover crops\, and strip-cropping systems while learning how soil health testing can strengthen agronomic recommendations and conversations with customers. \nWhat You’ll Learn\n\nProper collection and storage of soil samples for biological testing\nTests eligible for funding through NRCS CEMA 216\nSampling\, submission\, documentation\, and certification requirements\nHow to interpret and explain soil health test results to farmers\nWays to incorporate testing into agronomic recommendations\nThe role of soil testing in the Regenerative Pilot Program\n\nWhat to Bring\nParticipants should bring field-appropriate clothing\, sunscreen\, and a water bottle. \nRegistration\nAdvance registration is requested. Lunch will be provided. \nREGRISTRATION
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/soil-health-testing-cema-216-training/
LOCATION:Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Center\, 26505 County Road 2\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:For Educators,Training,Workshops
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SUMMARY:Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Field Day
DESCRIPTION:CLC Ag & Energy Center Field Day\nFriday\, August 28\, 20269:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.CLC Ag & Energy Center\, Staples\, MinnesotaFree and open to the public. No registration is required. \nExplore agricultural research\, technology\, and education during the 2026 CLC Ag & Energy Center Field Day. The event will feature field demonstrations\, equipment experiences\, research updates\, garden tours\, children’s activities\, vendors\, and opportunities to connect with agricultural professionals and community partners. \nMorning sessions will be offered twice\, allowing attendees to choose two different topics. The day will also include the Legacy Ag Trail ribbon cutting\, a free lunch program\, partner recognition\, and an ice cream social with live music in the Living Legacy Gardens. \nSchedule\n9:00 a.m.–Noon \n\nRegistration and refreshments\nAgricultural vendors inside the Main Shed\nTractor and Combine Ride-N-Drive with Midwest Machinery\n\n9:30–10:30 a.m. \nFirst session rotation \n10:45–11:45 a.m. \nSecond session rotation \n11:45 a.m. \nLegacy Ag Trail ribbon cutting \nNoon \nFree lunch program and recognition of project partners and supporters \nFollowing lunch until 3:00 p.m. \nIce cream social and live music in the Living Legacy Gardens \nField Day Sessions\nInnovative Interseeding: 60-Inch Row Corn with Cover Crops and Soil Moisture SensorsTaylor Thompson\, CLC Ag & Energy Center\, and Amy Robak\, Centra Sota Cooperative \nExplore how wider corn rows\, interseeded cover crops\, and soil moisture sensors can work together in the field. This session will highlight ongoing trials and their potential benefits for soil health\, water management\, crop performance\, and long-term sustainability. \nDrone ApplicationsCRK Aerial \nSee agricultural drone technology in action and learn how it can support today’s farming operations. \nField Research in Edible Bean Production and Partnerships in the PlotJuan Osorno\, North Dakota State University\, and Andy Hacker\, Bonanza Bean LLC \nLearn about current edible bean research and how partnerships between researchers and industry help move new varieties and production practices forward. \nPrecision Irrigation SystemsGrand Irrigation \nExplore irrigation technologies and management strategies designed to improve water-use efficiency and crop production. \nLiving Legacy Garden ToursTammy Rick \nTour the Living Legacy Gardens and learn more about the plants\, educational features\, and community partnerships behind the space. \nChildren’s Garden and ActivitiesJudy Barka \nOffered during the 10:45 a.m. session\, children and families can participate in hands-on activities in the Children’s Garden. \nNo registration is required. Attend any portion of the day that fits your schedule.
URL:https://agcentric.org/event/central-lakes-college-ag-energy-field-day/
LOCATION:Central Lakes College Ag & Energy Center\, 26505 County Road 2\, Staples\, MN\, 56479\, United States
CATEGORIES:Farm Business Management,For Educators,For Students,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="CLC Ag & Energy Center":MAILTO:tyler.grunewald@clcmn.edu
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