Dig in with On-Farm Learning and Trainings
Join us every summer for on-farm learning at Marbleseed Organic Field Days. Field Days are free and hosted by regenerative and organic farmers across the Upper Midwest who are using innovative organic farming practices and feeding their communities. From small urban farms and midscale silvopasture operations to larger scale row crops, we aim to offer field days for every type of farm. Come connect with community and get fresh ideas to try on your farm.
Marbleseed's Trainings connect farmers with the tools they need for a thriving farm business, supporting the growth of organic acreage, generating more revenue for small-scale farmers, and mitigating the impacts of climate change with farming practices that value land stewardship and whole ecosystem health.
Special Instructions for Visiting Farms with Livestock
Biosecurity is important on all farms, clean shoes and clothes are particularly important at field days where livestock are present. Marbleseed asks that all attendees observe the following biosecurity protocols when visiting farms with livestock.
- Wear clean or disinfected shoes that have not been worn on other farms with livestock or livestock buildings, or around a dense population of wild birds.
- Wear clean clothes that have not been worn around other livestock.
- Upon request of the host or staff during the field day, you may be asked to wear disposable plastic boot covers (provided by Marbleseed) over your shoes.
2024 Marbleseed Organic Field Days & Trainings
Conservation Bus Tour! North West Wisconsin
July 20th | 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM | Amery, WI
All Aboard! Join us for an exciting adventure as we criss-cross Dairyland’s fields and farms learning about different conservation practices that the women stewards of Wisconsin have implemented on their land, as well as their farming styles, from grazing to seed saving . Our Conservation Bus Tour will include scenic drives through rural Wisconsin and stops at photo-worthy points of interest as well! From the bleating of goats under managed grazing to the importance of native plants, come, see it all!
All women farmers, landowners and conservationists from Polk, Barron, Dunn, Eau Claire, Chippewa, Clark, and surrounding counties are welcome to attend—wherever you are in your journey, from beginners to experts!
WiWiC Northwest Field Day: Maiv Flower Farm
August 6th | 4:00 - 7:00 PM | Eau Claire, WI
All women farmers, landowners and conservationists from Chippewa, Eau Claire, Clark and surrounding counties are welcome to attend– whatever your background, from beginners to experts!
They are a mother-daughter duo, spending time with each other through their love of gardening and being outdoor. It was always been a dream of Maiv (pronounced “my”) to own land and farm since she started farming in 1997. Pa, inspired by her mother, developed a deep love for gardening growing up. In 2022, their shared dream finally came true with the purchase of a 20 acre plot of land in the town of Wheaton. Their goal is to share with you the fruits of their labor and the abundance that the land offers. They invite you to immerse yourself in the beauty of Maiv Flower Farm, to pause, take a deep breath, and experience the tranquility of nature. Their hope is that their flowers and locally grown vegetables will not only nourish your body but also rejuvenate your soul and spirit. They'd love to have you join her in conversation about what she is thinking about and planning for next.
¡Ven a visitar las oficinas locales del Departamento de Agricultura de EE. UU. (USDA) en Balsam Lake, Wisconsin!
August 7 | 11 AM to 12:30 PM | Balsam Lake, WI
Te invitamos a conocer al personal local de USDA y aprender cómo obtener un préstamo agrícola, un túnel alto, semillas para cultivos de cobertura y hasta $4,000 al año en fondos para conservar la tierra. Se proporcionará almuerzo e interpretación en español. Se le ofrecerá una beca de $50.00 a los granjeros que participen en este evento. Para participar, por favor regístrate con Alondra Cano al 612-483-5359.
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WI Farmland Access Hub: From Local Zoning to Money
August 22 | 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM CT | Madison, WI
Join partners and those interested in equitable farmland access in Wisconsin and the upper Midwest. Through presentation, panelists and small group conversations, we will identify opportunities and barriers for the next generation of farmers. Space is limited. $10.00 is required to register with lunch provided. Some scholarships may be available.
Marbleseed/OGRAIN Organic Research Field Day
August 26 | 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM | Arlington, WI
Join OGRAIN and Marbleseed at Arlington Agricultural Research Station. We'll spend the morning touring the station to check out the latest research in organic grains and forages. This year’s field trials include roller crimping, strip tilling, planting into hairy vetch, and dry bean variety testing. Afterwards, we'll talk about climate-smart commodities opportunities. What are they? How do they work? What programs are out there?
Field Day Archives
Missed a field day? Read event recaps and watch recordings of some of our Field Days here: