Waseca Soil & Water Conservation District -Waseca SWCD

09/15/2026

Last chance! Our interseeding field day is happening tomorrow. Check out the flyer for more information!

09/02/2026

Two weeks from today!

🌱 See interseeding up close!🚜

Join us September 16th at the Tom Polacek Farm in Owatonna for an Interseeding Field Day. See field results, check out equipment, and learn about soil health programs.

📅 9:30 AM–12:30 PM
🍽️ Lunch provided
🚨 Registration closes September 9 — RSVP soon!

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-with Freeborn County Soil & Water Conservation District - Freeborn SWCD, Freeborn Area Soil Health Team, Steele County SWCD, Waseca Soil & Water Conservation District -Waseca SWCD, Shell Rock River Watershed District, Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Minnesota Soil Health Coalition

08/10/2026

❗️Upcoming Event❗️
The Freeborn Area Soil Health Team is hosting an event focusing on interseeding and other soil health topics like the MDA Soil Health Equipment Grant and a Compost Extract demonstration. The event is on September 16th from 9:30-12:30. Take a look at the flyer for more information. Register here https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/AUexPnsbWb

Freeborn County Soil & Water Conservation District - Freeborn SWCDSteele County SWCDRice Soil and Water Conservation District Shell Rock River Watershed DistrictCannon River Watershed Joint Powers OrganizationAlbert Lea SeedArcadian BankMinnesota Soil Health CoalitionSteward LinkSaddle Butte Ag Inc.USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

07/28/2026

Come join in the fun this Saturday at the Hoffman Bee Bash! Check out the details on the flyer below. Hope to see you this weekend!!

06/30/2026

⏰ Just Two Weeks Left to Register! ⏰

The deadline to sign up for the Southeast Minnesota Soil Health Bus Tour to the National Strip-Tillage Conference is quickly approaching!

Join fellow farmers, landowners, and ag professionals August 5–7, 2026, for three days of learning, networking, and seeing soil health practices in action. Whether you're already using strip-till and cover crops or simply exploring new ideas for your operation, this trip offers practical information you can take back to your farm.

Your registration includes:
🚌 Charter bus transportation from southeast Minnesota
🌱 Admission to the National Strip-Tillage Conference
🔬 A pre-conference workshop and field visit at the Bayer Crop Science Research Farm
🤝 Opportunities to connect with farmers and industry experts from across the country

Cost: $100.00 Registration Fee.

📅 Registration deadline: July 15, 2026
📍 Trip dates: August 5–7, 2026

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and bring new ideas home to your operation. Register today before seats are filled!

-with Dakota and Rice counties Corn / Soybean Growers Association, University of Minnesota Extension - Rice & Steele Counties, Steele County SWCD, Goodhue County SWCD, Dodge Soil and Water Conservation District, Freeborn Area Soil Health Team, Freeborn County Soil & Water Conservation District - Freeborn SWCD, Mower Soil & Water Conservation District, Winona County Soil & Water Conservation District, Wabasha SWCD. Olmsted County SWCD, Waseca Soil & Water Conservation District -Waseca SWCD, Le Sueur County SWCD, Fillmore Soil and Water Conservation District

06/22/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Waldorf Community Center. This is an opportunity for farmers and ag professionals to give their input on the directions of programs of USDA/NRCS. Faribault County Soil and Water Conservation District U.S. Department of Agriculture USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service

06/15/2026

Check out this this interesting upcoming event focused on invasive species management from woodland to shoreline ecosystems. This event is focused on women interested in conservation!

There is still time to register for this great event next Wednesday!

🌿 Women-Focused Learning Circle on Invasive Species Management

Join individuals from across the Cannon River Watershed for an evening of women-focused conversation and connection on invasive species management across woodland and lake shore ecosystems.

📅 Wednesday, June 17
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Forest Township Hall - Millersburg

Through an informal learning circle, attendees will have the opportunity to connect with experienced conservation professionals and land stewards, exchange ideas, ask questions, and gain hands-on experience identifying invasive species found in our region.

Whether you are just getting started or have years of experience managing your land, you'll leave with new knowledge, practical tips, and valuable connections.
☕ Coffee and cookies provided
👧 Children are welcome

Please RSVP to Teresa DeMars at (507) 332-5408 or [email protected].

Hosted by the Cannon River Watershed Joint Powers Organization and Minnesota Women in Conservation

-with Le Sueur County - Government, Dakota County Soil and Water Conservation District, Rice Soil and Water Conservation District, Goodhue County, Goodhue County SWCD, Steele County, Steele County SWCD, Rice County Environmental Services, Rice County Master Gardeners (U of MN), Waseca Soil & Water Conservation District -Waseca SWCD, Le Sueur County Environmental Services, Le Sueur County Master Gardeners,

05/27/2026

This is an excellent opportunity for any local farmers interested in strip-till!

In this video, Alan Kraus, soil health specialist with Rice and Steele SWCD, joins Strip-Till Farmer managing editor Noah Newman for a conversation about how...

05/15/2026

If you are wanting to attend the National Strip-till Conference, this is a great opportunity to do so! This tour covers many of your expenses related to the conference for a very low cost. Contact Rice or Steele SWCD if you are interested!

05/13/2026

We still have a few trees left over from our tree sale! If you are interested in purchasing, give us a call. Our updated order form with our remaining stock is below!