Dig in with On-Farm Learning and Trainings
Join us every summer for on-farm learning at Marbleseed Organic Field Days. Field Days 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.
Current Field Days & Trainings
Check back regularly throughout the season as we add field days and trainings!
Organic Multi-Species Grazing Field Day at Alden Hills Organic Farms
Wednesday, September 24 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Walworth, Wis
Interested in multi-species enterprises, organic certification, managed grazing, or all three? You’re invited to a field day hosted by Alden Hills Organic Farms. After a farm-to-table lunch, we’ll hear from Ethan Heelein, Alden Hills Organic Farms Livestock Manager, and Jason Cavadini, Grazing Outreach Specialist, on topics like managed grazing, pasture assessment, multi-species enterprises, and organic certification. The afternoon will be spent on a guided pasture walk featuring several of Alden Hills’ enterprises.
Alden Hills Organic Farms manages over 300 acres of pasture in Walworth, Wisconsin, where they raise certified organic cattle, pigs, turkeys, and broilers on pasture. They rotationally graze across enterprises, helping them to provide the highest quality meat possible through their direct-to-consumer meat sales, while also ensuring the health of their animals and the soil. With transparent practices and a deep respect for the land, Alden Hills demonstrates a scalable model for sustainable livestock production.
This event is hosted in partnership between Marbleseed, UW-Extension, Midwest TOPP, and Alden Hills.
Climate Circle Series
October 24-May 22 | 1 - 2 p.m. CT | Virtual
Join Marbleseed for a new series of facilitated Climate Healing & Resilience Circles designed for farmers, caregivers, and agricultural professionals. Together, we will explore practices for wellbeing that honor elder knowledge, strengthen intergenerational ties, and nurture resilience in the face of stress, land loss, and climate uncertainty.
This eight-session series blends storytelling, cultural wisdom, and practical wellness tools—including stress management strategies and intergenerational healing practices. Guided by Marbleseed facilitators and rooted in the values of reciprocity and care, each gathering offers a supportive space to connect, reflect, and grow.
This series will be held 1-2 p.m. CT: Oct 24, Nov 21, Dec 19, Jan 23, Feb 27, Mar 27, Apr 24, May 22.
Registration is not quite open! Check back for a registration link next week which will allow participants to register for the entire series.
Field Day Archives
Missed a field day? Read event recaps and watch recordings of some of our Field Days here: