Dig in with On-Farm Learning and Trainings

Join us every growing season for on-farm Marbleseed Field Days hosted by regenerative and organic farmers across the Upper Midwest who are using innovative 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. 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.

Current Field Days & Trainings

Marbleseed in the Field: A Diversified Showcase at Gwenyn Hill Farm

September 19, 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM

We are very excited to present our first full-day event during the growing season! Join us at Gwenyn Hill Farm for in-the-field, hands-on education, and peer-to-peer connection. Meet up with your farming friends for a full-day of diversified organic learning! There will be demos, food trucks, live music, and more – all on a 430-acre diversified operation that has been in production since the 1840s.
Find a full schedule and registration HERE.

ORGANIC POTATO PRODUCTION FIELD DAY

July 30, 2026
10:00 AM to 3:30 PM

Family owned and operated for over 75 years, Igl Farms specialize in growing organic potatoes and sell in small or large quantities. This field day will showcase growing organic potatoes while discussing pest, disease, and fertility considerations, as well as an overview of the organic potato market and transitioning to organic production. The day will start with presentations from Advancing Eco Ag and Midwest Bio-Ag on what they focus on for certified organic fertility in potato fields. Then attendees will look at specialized equipment for organic production before heading to the field to discuss weed and pest control and fertility considerations. Free; registration is required.
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CHANGEMAKER FIELD DAY with SHARING OUR ROOTS

August 6, 2026
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

We are thrilled to visit Sharing Our Roots (SOR) Farm in Northfield, MN. This innovative organization is doing great work around cultural agricultural practices, community-based farming, and land restoration. The day includes a land walk, free lunch, and tours by two SOR farmers. Khalid Elhassan is a member of the Sudanese Farming Group that operates at SOR; he'll present on the cultural sheep grazing practices he to manage his plot and sheep herd. Erika Gomez, owner of La Tía Farm that operates at SOR, will present on cultural growing practices from Mexico and her market experience running her own farm business as an immigrant woman.
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Working Hard Ground: Navigating Challenges to a Better Agriculture

August 18, 2026
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

This interactive workshop is for agriculture and conservation professionals who work in government agencies at any level, academic researchers, and staff from nonprofits and ag businesses, as well as farmer leaders who provide technical assistance and other expertise to their farmer peers. During interactive sessions, you'll learn concepts and practices to improve your boots-on-the-ground effectiveness helping others.

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Sobremesa Farmer Advancement Training

August 23, 2026
9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This one-day workshop, led by agricultural educator and farm business specialist Hugh Farrell, is designed to help beginning farmers develop the practical management and business skills needed to build successful and resilient farm enterprises. While production skills are essential, long-term farm viability also depends on effective planning, resource management, financial decision-making, and market development. Participants will explore how to assess and manage farm resources, set realistic goals, evaluate market opportunities, and develop a farm business plan that aligns with their values and available resources.
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Foundations of Soil Health and Biological Fertility

August 24 - 25, 2026
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Join internationally recognized regenerative agriculture educator, scientist, and engineer Jairo Restrepo for an immersive two-day workshop focused on soil health, plant nutrition, and ecological farming systems. Designed for beginning farmers, gardeners, incubator participants, and community food leaders, this hands-on training will provide practical tools for building healthy soils, producing nutrient-dense crops, and reducing reliance on costly external inputs.
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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.

Field Day Archives

Missed a field day? Read event recaps and watch recordings of some of our Field Days here: