Conservation Training

Soul of the Soil Conference

September 23, 2024 – September 24, 2024


Location: Galena, IL

Are you interested in soil health and its impact on our crops and our communities? Don't miss the inaugural Soul of the Soil Conference, hosted by Fields of Sinsinawa, a farmer-led learning center based in SW Wisconsin. This event is dedicated to understanding how better soil care practices lead to healthier crops and more vibrant communities. Join us for two days of education, inspiration, and networking!

Date & Location:

Day 1, Sept. 23, 2024:

  • Location: Starts at Sinsinawa Mound, Sinsinawa, WI for field tours and demonstrations.
  • Evening: Head to Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena, IL for a delightful meal, entertainment, and opportunities to network with fellow attendees.

Day 2 Sept. 24, 2024:

  • Location: Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena, IL
  • Activities: Enjoy a hearty breakfast followed by a full day of inspiring speakers, a farmer panel discussion, and ample networking opportunities.

Featured Speakers:

  • Dawn & Grant Breitkreutz: Explore unconventional farming with the couple behind a multi-enterprise family farm, focusing on healing the land through cover crops and intensive grazing.
  • Zack Smith: Learn about the innovative Stock Cropper and how autonomous livestock barns can revitalize soil and rural communities.
  • Tom Cotter: Discover how balancing conventional and organic practices leads to quality outcomes and improved water quality.
  • Adam Lasch: Gain insights into the trajectory of ag policies and demographics and how today’s decisions will impact the future of farming.
  • William Thiele: Hear about the benefits of no-till farming with cover crops in a high-rainfall area.
  • Rick Bieber: Understand the deep connection between soil care and community well-being, and how Fields of Sinsinawa is making a difference.

Register Now! Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leading experts, connect with fellow soil enthusiasts, and enhance your understanding of sustainable soil practices. Together, let's nurture the soul of the soil and grow a brighter future.

Scholarships are available!

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