America’s Conservation Ag Movement presents
Farmer-Led Field Days and Farm Tours
Learn about conservation practices and strategies from local farmer-innovators for improved
agronomy and soil health, resiliency from weather-extremes and healthier ecosystems.
These hands-on, in-the-field learning events are organized and led by the ACAM Conservation Steward farmer and their team of local farmers who have come together in 2022 to help share knowledge about conservation ag practices relevant to your farm and community. These farmer teams have graciously contributed their time to share their lessons learned (sometimes the hard way) so other farmers can benefit from these experiences and ultimately have more success with their own and unique conservation ag journey. Many of the farmer team members are ‘opening’ their farms for the field day and tour to showcase what conservation practices, programs and technologies they have utilized to become more sustainable with their operations.
We invite all farmers, trusted advisors, and conservation professionals to register and attend these field day events in your area. Each field day agenda is customized for soils, crops, natural resource issues and innovative sustainable ag solutions specific to that geography.
Register for each location below!
Questions about an upcoming event? Contact Program Director Ryan Heiniger for more information
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, September 20
Recipe for Soil Health: Corn, Cattle and Cover Crops
9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Registration from 8:30 – 9:00 a.m.
The Fish Pond, 519 S 1st Ave., McCool Junction NE
Charter bus tour and stops at 3 local farms
Dry-Aged Ribeye Steak Lunch Provided from McLean Beef and prepared by Kerry’s Catering
**Optional tour of McLean Beef Processing & Retail Store, 3208 S Lincoln Ave York from 2:00-2:30
Limited to first 50 registrations
Previous Events
Thursday, June 9th
Hosted by Conservation Steward Aaron Krueger
Theme: Soil Health & Cover Crops
Registration from 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Programming 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Starting Location: Aaron Krueger Farm, 5785 S 500 W, Owensville, IN 47665
Includes Clinton Griffiths, Editor of Farm Journal and News Anchor of AgDay TV
Participants will utilize a chartered bus for convenient transportation to 2 additional farms
Lunch Provided
Saturday, June 11th
Hosted by Conservation Steward Kimberly Raikes
Theme: Growing Urban Farms & Food
Registration from 9:30 – 10 a.m
Programming 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Starting Location: Whitelock Community Farm, 930 Whitelock St, Baltimore MD
*Participants will utilize a chartered bus for convenient transportation to 5 area urban farms*
Lunch Provided
Thursday, June 30th
Hosted by Conservation Steward Wes Kirkpatrick
Theme: Soil Health, Irrigation and Ag Technology
8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Registration from 8-8:30 am - Bus departs at 8:30 a.m.
Starting Location: Hoot’s BBQ, 2008 US 65, McGehee AR
Bus will arrive back at Hoot’s BBQ at approximately 12 after which lunch will be provided
*Participants will utilize a chartered bus for convenient transport to the 4 area farms*
Saturday, August 6
Hosted by Conservation Steward Javier Zamora
Theme: Organic Weed Control
Registration and Lunch from Noon-1 p.m.
Programming 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Starting Location: 1700 Old Stage Road, Salinas, California
Includes mechanical cultivation demonstration and autonomous robot demonstration with NAIO Technologies
and eligibility details about the USDA-NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program.
This program will be presented in Spanish with live English translation.
Saturday, August 27
Hosted by Conservation Steward Farmer Sharrona Moore
Lawrence Community Gardens | Growing the Community!
Saturday, August 27, 2022 from 9:00-2:00 including a Farm to Table Luncheon
Charter Bus Tour will include 4 other Urban Farms in Indianapolis
Location: Lawrence Community Gardens, 9240 E. 46th St, Indianapolis, Indiana
Questions about an upcoming event? Contact Program Director Ryan Heiniger for more information
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