Practical Farmers of Iowa Field Day

Wednesday, July 27, 2016 - 10:00am to 1:00pm

"From a Soil Conservation to a Soil Regeneration Mindset" at the Bakehouse Farm, 55755 370th St., Hastings

The Bakehouse family--Jon, Tina, Bach, and Nancy--is building on the success of no-till to address their realization that, despite soil improvements from no-till, “we are still farming a degraded resource.” To address this, they are trying many different strategies: cereal rye drilled after corn harvest, a four-way mix drilled after shorter-season corn and beans, annual seeded pasture as part of an extended rotation, raising small grains, installing small ponds, and letting some persistently wet acres go back to somewhat native species. While these practices are essential, the most important aspect has been evolving their mindset from soil conservation to soil regeneration. 

A meal will be served at the field day. RSVP for the meal to: lauren@practicalfarmers.org

Directions from Hwy 92: Turn south onto County Road M16 / 370th Street. Drive 10 miles; 55755 370th Street will be on the left (east) side of the road shortly after the “S” curve.

Directions from Hwy 34: Turn north onto County Road M16 / 370th Street; drive about 3 miles to 55755 370th Street. The house is on right (east) side of road.