Rice Soil and Water Conservation District

08/24/2026

🦋 Don't miss the Monarchs at the Mill! 🌼

Come see monarchs, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in action at the Faribault Mill on Saturday, August 29, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Connect with local pollinator groups and learn how you can help support pollinators right in your own yard. Discover how planting native flowers and other native plants can provide the food and habitat pollinators need to thrive.

📍 Faribault Mill, 1500 NW 2nd Ave, Faribault, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Come enjoy the pollinators, explore the garden, and get inspired to create your own pollinator-friendly space! 🐝🦋🌻

🦋 Don't miss the Monarchs at the Mill! 🌼

Come see monarchs, bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in action at the Faribault Mill on Saturday, August 29, from 10 a.m.–2 p.m.

Connect with local pollinator groups and learn how you can help support pollinators right in your own yard. Discover how planting native flowers and other native plants can provide the food and habitat pollinators need to thrive.

📍 Faribault Mill, 1500 NW 2nd Ave, Faribault, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Come enjoy the pollinators, explore the garden, and get inspired to create your own pollinator-friendly space! 🐝🦋🌻

-with Rice Soil and Water Conservation District, Wild Ones: SE MN Prairie Partners, Bee Friendly Environmental Alliance of Steele County,

08/07/2026

Remember to register for the upcoming Soil Health Field Day on Monday, August 10th at the Voigt Farm! 🗓️

Come ready to learn, ask questions and connect with other farmers focused on the future of agriculture 🚜 🌱

Don’t delay, RSVP today! We hope to see you there! Use the code “swcd26” to register for free!

Scan the QR code in the flyer, visit the following webpage (https://www.mnsoilhealth.org/event/field-day-at-david-voigts-farm-with-ray-archuleta/ ) or call Tim at 612-600-4872 to register.

08/07/2026

Well, that’s a wrap! 🌽🚜 Farmers and ag professionals from southern Minnesota just finished attending the National Strip-Tillage Conference in Springfield, IL — and what a great event it was!

We spent valuable time diving into the latest research on strip tillage, soil health, and cover crops. Lots of practical insights to bring back home.

A huge congratulations goes out to Rice County farmer Mark Bauer, who was inducted into the Strip-Till Farmer Hall of Fame! Mark was recognized for his outstanding leadership in strip-till farming and for developing the SoilWarrior. Well deserved!

Special thanks to the Minnesota State Office of Soil Health and the Minnesota Natural Resources for sponsoring the event. Your support made it possible!

-with Steele County SWCD, Freeborn Area Soil Health Team, Dakota and Rice counties Corn / Soybean Growers Association, UMN Extension Healthy Soils and Cover Crops, Waseca Soil & Water Conservation District -Waseca SWCD, Freeborn County Soil & Water Conservation District - Freeborn SWCD, Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts

08/05/2026

08/05/2026

Amazing first day at the National Strip Tillage Pre-Conference event at the Bayer U.S. Crop Science New Berlin Research Farm! Around forty farmers and ag professionals from southern Minnesota boarded the bus early this morning and traveled to Illinois to learn about strip till, soil health, and cover crops. Looking forward to the main conference starting tomorrow! 🌽🌱🚌

-with Steele County SWCD, Southeast Minnesota Soil Health Bus Tour 2026 National Strip-Till Conference, UMN Extension Healthy Soils and Cover Crops, Freeborn Area Soil Health Team, Freeborn County Soil & Water Conservation District - Freeborn SWCD, Waseca Soil & Water Conservation District -Waseca SWCD, SoilWarrior, Minnesota Association of Soil & Water Conservation Districts, Strip-Till Farmer, FieldView, ForGround by Bayer

08/01/2026

🌼🦋 Support Jefferson Elementary's Pollinator Prairie! 🐛🐝

WINGSPAN 2026 is today! Join us from 3:00–6:00 PM at Keepsake Cidery to help raise funds for Jefferson Elementary School's pollinator prairie.

Can't attend? You can still support the project by purchasing a ticket, making a donation, or bidding on a silent auction item. Every dollar helps students learn through hands-on conservation while creating habitat for bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Learn more and support the event here: https://www.schoolpollinators.org/events/wingspan-2026

-with Melinda Vaughn School Pollinator Fund, Jefferson Elementary School, Partners for Pollinators Faribault MN, Wild Ones: SE MN Prairie Partners

07/30/2026

Join us tonight at the Passport to Agriculture! Bring the whole family to the Rice County Fairgrounds to explore the world of farming through fun, hands-on destinations. Try activities like bottle-feeding a calf, riding in a tractor, testing out a combine simulator, learning about farm safety, and discovering how crops and livestock are raised right here in our community.
Come hungry and enjoy The Taste of Rice County, a complimentary supper featuring pork, turkey, beef, sweet corn, and ice cream—all raised or grown by local farmers. See you there!

🐄🍼 Today’s the Day!
Passport to Agriculture is happening TODAY and we can’t wait to welcome you! Bring the whole family to the Rice County Fairgrounds to explore the world of farming through fun, hands-on destinations. Try activities like bottle-feeding a calf, riding in a tractor, testing out a combine simulator, learning about farm safety, and discovering how crops and livestock are raised right here in our community.

Come hungry and enjoy The Taste of Rice County, a complimentary supper featuring pork, turkey, beef, sweet corn, and ice cream—all raised or grown by local farmers.

🐮 Passport to Agriculture
🗓️ Thursday, July 30
⏰ 4–8 PM
📍 Rice County Fairgrounds – Faribault
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities
🍽 Free supper

07/27/2026

Don’t miss the Passport to Agriculture this Thursday! A unique opportunity to learn about agriculture and have loads of fun while doing it. We hope to see you there!

Join local farmers for an agricultural adventure during this free family event at the Rice County Fairgrounds.