Published: January 04, 2007 12:04 pm            

Calendar of Events

You may send event information to The Land, P.O. Box 3169, Mankato, MN 56002, or editor@thelandonline.com.
(All towns are in Minnesota unless otherwise noted.)

Minnesota Farmers Union Summer Leadership Camp
Through July 25
Sibley State Park, New London
Info: For junior high age youth; will focus on everything from agriculture to the arts; $85/camper, contact Jim Tunheim, (651) 288-4066 or education.director@mfu.org

East Central Field Day and Plot Tour
July 22, 9-11 a.m.
Isanti
Info: Learn about corn nitrogen rate research, view research plots and more; field is located at 3120 261st Ave. NW, Isanti; contact Krishona Martinson, (888) 241-0719

Farm-City Breakfast
July 25, 8-11 a.m.
Revier Cattle Co., Olivia
Info: Wagon tours of the feedlot will be offered; $1/adult for breakfast, kids 12 and under eat free

Litomysl’s 37th Annual Summer Festival
July 27
Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Litomysl
Info: Enjoy a polka mass, food, games, raffles and more; contact Rose Ann Kubicek at (507) 456-7671

Minnesota Farmers Union Summer Leadership Camp
July 27-Aug. 1
Sibley State Park, New London
Info: For high school age youth; will focus on everything from agriculture to the arts; $85/camper, contact Jim Tunheim, (651) 288-4066 or education.director@mfu.org

Capturing Profit with Consistent Feed Management
July 30, 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Engelmann Dairy, Plato
Info: Log on to www.extension.umn.edu/dairy or call the Carver County Extension office, (952) 466-5300 and press 0 for more information

A Global and Pragmatic Approach to Conservation Agriculture: The French Version
July 31, 11 a.m.
USDA Agricultural Research Service Soils Lab Conference Room, Morris
Info: Contact Don Reicosky, don.reicosky@ars.usda.gov or (320) 589-3411, Ext. 144

Horticulture Night
July 31, 5-9 p.m.
University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center, Morris
Info: There will be 11 different demonstrations and garden tours; this event is free

Grazefest Minnesota
Aug. 1-2, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Verndale
Info: Learn more about dairy grazing; log on to www.sfa-mn.org to register

Junior Angus Leadership Conference
Aug. 1-4
Billings, Mont.
Info: Juniors 14- to 21-years-old are encouraged to attend the conference; $200/person; to register log on to www.njaa.info

Apple Field Day
Aug. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Elm Tree Farm, Afton
Info: Learn about Elm Tree Farm orchard, their organic approach and materials used for pest management; $20/person, registration is required by July 25; to register contact Deirdre Birmingham, (608) 967-2362, deirdreb@mindspring.com or log on to www.mosesorganic.org/treefruit/events.htm

Crop Walk & Talks: Vine Establishment
Aug. 2, 1-4 p.m.
Pemberton
Info: Learn about variety selection and management strategies; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449

Southeast Minnesota Forage Council and MFA Expo
Aug. 5, 4-7 p.m.
Dan Miller Farm, Spring Valley
Info: Farm is located 1 1/2 miles east of Spring Valley on Highway 16 and 1 1/2 miles north on 151st Avenue; contact the Midwest Forage Association, (651) 484-3888, midwestforage@comcast.net or log on to www.midwestforage.org

Crop Walk & Talks: Agripreneurship
Aug. 5-7, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Agripreneurship Pavilion, Morgan
Info: There will be displays, exhibits and presentations from alternative energy groups, orchards, vineyards and more; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449

Swine Farrowing Course in Spanish
Aug. 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center, Lamberton
Info: Spanish-speaking pork producers, unit managers and employees have an opportunity to improve their knowledge and skills in farrowing management; to register contact the Minnesota Pork Board, (800) 537-7675

Crop Walk & Talks: Small Fruits, Nuts and Wetland Restoration
Aug. 9, 1-4 p.m.
Belle Plaine
Info: Learn pruning, propagation and coppicing of woody perennials; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449

Kiln Drying Course
Aug. 11-14
University of Minnesota, St. Paul
Info: This course is for dry kiln operators, supervisors or anyone interested in kiln construction, operation and wood-moisure relations; $395/person includes refreshments, handouts and one dinner; call Harlan Petersen at (612) 624-3407, harlan@umn.edu or log on to www.bbe.umn.edu/extens/shortcourses/kdsc.html

Disease & Insect Field Tour
Aug. 12, 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca
Info: 8 a.m. registration

Drainage Water Management Demonstration Day
Aug. 15
Windom
Info: Located at 93532 520th Ave.; contact Leonard Binstock, (507) 451-0073 or log on to www.admcoalition.com

Crop Walk & Talks: Bioenergy Crops and Water Quality
Aug. 15, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Windom
Info: Topics include water and nutrient holding compacity of perennial bioenergy crops, cover cropping and bioenergy crops; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449

Threshing Show
Aug. 15-17
Heritage Hill, Montevideo
Info: Log on to www.heritagehill.us or call (320) 269-8470

McLeod County Fair Championship Rodeo
Aug. 16-17
McLeod County Fairgrounds, Hutchinson
Info: Performances are 2 p.m. Aug. 16 and 7 p.m. Aug. 17

Emergency Ventilation When Pumping Manure Pits Webcast
Aug. 20, 1-2 p.m.
Info: Webcast will address a number of areas related to barn and ventilation management; log on to www.extension.umn.edu/swine/porkcast

Crop Walk & Talks: A Whole-Systems Approach to Bioenergy
Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Prairie Horizons Farm, Benson
Info: State-of-the-art bioenergy production and future directions of sustainable biomass production will be discussed; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449

Potato Days
Aug. 22-23
Barnesville
Info: Enjoy the mashed potato wrestling, cooking contests, street fair and more; log on to www.potatodays.com or call the “spud” line at (800) 525-4901

Le Sueur Pioneer Power Show
Aug. 22-24
Pioneer Power Showgrounds, Le Sueur
Info: Located 6 miles east of Le Sueur; hosting Minnesota Chapter 15 IH Collectors IH tractors and machinery; log on to www.pioneerpowershow.com

Riverblast
Aug. 29-30
Riverside Park, New Ulm
Info: Come enjoy the Flotilla Parade and much more; log on to www.riverblast.org

Crop Walk & Talks: Miscanthus Day
Sept. 4, 6-8 p.m.
Info: Learn more about Miscanthus and the feasibility of producing it in southern Minnesota; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449

Singles in Agriculture Campout
Sept. 4-7
Manson, Iowa
Info: Guest speakers and a dance at Knapp Barn; log on to www.singlesinag.com

Living on the Land: An Expo for Rural Property Owners
Sept. 6, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Scott County Fairgrounds, Jordan
Info: Contact Tana Haugen-Brown, (763) 241-2720 or thbrown@umn.edu or log on to www.extension.umn.edu/county/scott and click on “Living on the Land Expo” in the “Hot Topics” box

Crop Walk & Talks: Heritage Acres 3rd Crop Demo Plot
Sept. 7, 5-7 p.m.
Fairmont
Info: Discuss the multiple economic and environmental benefits associated with third crops; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449

Crop Walk & Talks: University of Minnesota Open House
Sept. 11, 4-8 p.m.
Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca
Info: Experience exhibits, trolley rides, country store and more; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449

Crop Walk & Talks: Hazelnuts for Food and Fuel
Sept. 13, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Lake City
Info: See on-farm demonstrations including nut processing, cover cropping, intercropping and more; call Rural Advantage, (507) 238-5449

Minnesota Crop Insurance Conference
Sept. 17-18
Alltel Center, Mankato
Info: Log on to www.cffm.umn.edu/workshops/CropInsConf.aspx

Bioenergy Days
Sept. 28-Oct. 3
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Info: Log on to www.bioenergydays.com

Minnesota Beef Expo
Oct. 16-19
Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul
Info: Contact (651) 643-6476, info@mnbeefexpo.com or log on to http://mnbeefexpo.com

National Conference for Agribusiness
Nov. 18-19
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Ind.
Info: $745/person if registered by Sept. 19; to register log on to www.agecon.purdue.edu/cab

LifeScience Alley Conference and Expo
Dec. 10
Convention Center, Minneapolis
Info: For more information or to register, log on to www.LifeScienceAlleyConference.org

        

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