Beginning farmers and aspiring growers from across the Midwest are coming together for New Farmer U, an immersive weekend mini-academy focused on practical skills, farm business planning, and building connections.

Get ready to exchange ideas with global innovators in resilient agriculture. The Soil Health Institute’s 10th Anniversary Meeting will convene thought leaders to spark collaboration, gain new perspectives, and shape the future of the soil health movement.

Join us for the 2025 North American Biochar Conference (NABC25), the premier event shaping the future of biochar.

Hosted by Fields of Sinsinawa, a farmer-led learning center launched in 2024, the Soul of the Soil Conference invites growers, land stewards, and curious minds to gather where soil is more than dirt—it’s the foundation of life.

Join Nick, Jessob and Neil as they share their story of partnership and working collaboratively to build resilience on their farms. You’ll learn the benefits of extending your rotation as you examine oats and buckwheat in the field and view a shared air seeder and combine with a pick-up head.

Join Fred and Vicki – along with Shane Wulf of IDALS and Mary Beth Stevenson, manager of the City of Cedar Rapids’ Watersheds & Source Water Program. 

Attend this field day to learn how Grant and Aubrey Stuart have managed to cut back fertilizer inputs without experiencing a yield drag. They’ll also discuss how they manage their time and data to get cover crops planted in all their farm fields.

At this field day, you’ll have a chance to see a roller-crimped rye field planted with conventional soybeans.

Join the Steffens at this field day to learn more about their approach to compost. You’ll also hear about the role cover crops play in supporting their livestock operation and improving soil health.

Join the Steffens at this field day to learn more about their approach to compost. You’ll also hear about the role cover crops play in supporting their livestock operation and improving soil health.