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FARMER-LED COUNCIL EVENTS

Farmer-Led Council Meetings:


The Farmer-Led Council typically holds four meetings a year.  If you would like to be added the mailing list for these meetings, please contact us at (952) 447-4166.  The next FLC Meeting will be held on:

THURSDAY

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

Farmer-Led Council Meeting
12:00 pm
St. Patrick’s Tavern & Restaurant

Lunch will be served.
RSVP to mkarschnia@plslwd.org or 952-447-9808.

Topics & Special Guest for March 26 Meeting:

  • Guest Speaker: TBD
  • Cover Crop Initiative: Strategically targeting fields for cover crops; discussing best implementation strategies.
  • Lake Friendly-Farm: A locally-based program that publicly recognizes and celebrates farmers in the watershed that are doing their part to keep our lakes healthy.
  • No-Till Incentive Program: Discuss program and how to promote.

 

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Upcoming Agricultural Events:


The following is a compilation of workshops, seminars, conferences and other events related to agriculture, the environment and water quality which might be of interest.

Note: Any farmers interested in attending an event, conference or workshop which has an a registration fee may be able to be reimbursed by the District. You must own land in the PLSL watershed district boundaries and the event must be related to water quality (or issues that affect water quality, such as soil health). Please contact Maggie (952-447-9808 or mkarschnia@plslwd.org) at the watershed to determine if an event is eligible for reimbursement; events not on this list may still be eligible. This list is merely suggestions, not all events on this list may be eligible.

Events:

January 24 & 25 Emerging Farm Conference

St Paul, MN

More info at:  mnfoodassociation.org

January 29

12:00pm

Lake Friendly Farm Event

VFW in Prior Lake, MN

See events page at: plslwd.org/lakefriendlyfarm

RSVP to 952-447-9808 or mkarschnia@plslwd.org

February 27

12:00pm

 

Farmer-Led Council Meeting

St. Patrick’s Tavern & Restaurant in Jordan, MN

RSVP to 952-447-9808 or mkarschnia@plslwd.org

March 19

9am – 3pm

Growing Healthy Soils Event

Ridges at Sand Creek in Jordan, MN

See events page at: plslwd.org/flc/growinghealthysoils

MN-WI Discovery Farms launches online discussion site
waterway network

The Discovery Farms programs of Wisconsin and Minnesota have launched an online farmer-only discussion forum. The WaterWay Network is a password-protected, online platform exclusively for farmers, crop consultants, and hand-picked experts. It will discuss cover crops, nutrient management, soil health, and water quality. Farmers and crop consultants will provide the applied knowledge and experience, while Discovery Farms and University experts will bring science to the discussion. If you are a farmer or crop consultant, register for an account today and get your questions answered at www.waterwaynetwork.org. There is no fee to participate.

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Prior Lake – Spring Lake Watershed District

The District covers about 42 square miles in Scott County, MN. Water in the PLSLWD flows mainly from the southwest to the northeast through Spring, Upper Prior and Lower Prior Lakes, and then north through the Prior Lake Outlet Channel to the Minnesota River near Valley Fair amusement park.
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Prior Lake - Spring Lake Watershed District
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Prior Lake, MN 55372

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