Upcoming conservation field days | April 4 update
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4/4/2025
Below is a listing of upcoming conservation field days around the state. For a complete listing of future conservation field days, click here.
Upcoming Field Days
Getting Going With Grazing
Tuesday, April 8 | 12:00pm-1:00pm
Webinar
It can be overwhelming to start rotationally grazing. Olivia Pacha has just reached the end of her “first full-blown year” rotationally grazing cattle, sheep and goats. She’s also a participant in PFI’s grazing cost-share and Savings Incentive Program. In this webinar, Olivia will share what she’s learned, from what to invest more in and buy less of to navigating rental agreements and contract grazing. Come hear some insights, reflections and how-tos from a beginner who’s in the midst of figuring it out.
For more information and to register, click here.
Assessing the Flood Reduction Benefits of Relay Intercropping Practices in Iowa
Wednesday, April 9 | 12:00pm
Webinar
In this webinar, Ross Evelsizer, natural resources projects director at Northeast Iowa RC&D, will share the results of a field study designed to assess the potential flood mitigation benefits of regenerative agricultural practices such as relay intercropping. He will share details of the ongoing study begun by the American Flood Coalition in 2021 and has been conducted in partnership with Northeast Iowa RC&D, the Iowa Flood Center and Iowa State University. Evelsizer will describe the study design and provide examples illustrating the potential of relay intercropping as a flood mitigation strategy.
For more information and to register, click here.
Wetland Field Day
Thursday, April 10 | 12:00pm-2:00pm
Osage, IA
Field day attendees will have the opportunity to hear from Mitchell County landowner Myrna Hoisington about the recently completed water quality enhancement wetland constructed on her land near Orchard. Kurt Hoeft, Iowa Drainage District Association wetland field specialist, will discuss how wetlands improve water quality and wildlife habitat. Brandon Dittman, Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship wetlands project manager, will share how to get involved with the Water Quality Initiative and the water quality enhancement wetland program, as well as share details on the construction of the wetland featured in this field day. A walking tour of the newly completed wetland will conclude the field day, weather permitting.
For more information and to RSVP, click here.
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