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Roots and Rotation: A soil health field day series

A group of cows laying in a field in the sunshine

Roots and Rotation is a summer field day series happening across Minnesota. These field days will discuss the use of livestock for soil health goals in different agricultural systems. The series has two topical tracks for farmers and advisors of all situations.

Integrating soil health principles into grazing practices

The field days in this track focus on soil health practices and regenerative grazing management strategies. Learn how to improve your operation with insights from the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) and see the impact firsthand through a live rainfall simulator and other demonstrations. Discover how to implement effective grazing infrastructure, like fencing and watering systems, to improve land productivity and increase profitability. This workshop is designed for producers looking to improve their operations while conserving natural resources.

For more information about each field day, click the links below:

Integrating livestock onto cropland

The field days in this track focus on crop and livestock integration. Learn about the benefits of integrating livestock onto cropland and how to make it work on your operation. Hear from experienced farmers and Extension educators specializing in crops, livestock, and soil health. These events are for producers looking to elevate their cropland soil health and increase their forage resources. Come see for yourself how these practices could work for you!

For more information about each field day, click the links below:
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