The workshop will feature Nate Voss, Kossuth County farmer, sharing his experiences with cover crops and tips for successfully adding them to a farm operation. Tony Meyer, Steier Ag Aviation, will discuss aerial application of cover crops as a way to capture more growth in the fall. Paul Kassel, field agronomist with ISU Extension and Outreach, will provide timely advice for planter preparation and other considerations for no-tilling corn and soybeans this spring. Liz Juchems, Iowa Learning Farms conservation outreach specialist, will share results from cover crop projects examining species selection, water quality implications and soil health indicators such as earthworms.

The event is free, open to the whole family and includes a complimentary meal.