UMN Extension - Nicollet & Sibley Counties

09/04/2026

08/19/2026

Congratulations to the Schoenbauer family for being named the 2026 Sibley County Farm Family of the Year! They were recognized at the Sibley County Fair on 8/1 and at Farm Fest on 8/6.

06/03/2026

🌱 Dig Into the Future: Unlock the Power of Healthy Soil! 🌱

Get ready for a mind‑blowing journey beneath your boots. This isn’t just another ag event — it’s a deep dive into the past, present, and future of the land we depend on.

We’re bringing together powerhouse voices to uncover how soil health shapes EVERYTHING: your yields, your water, your landscape, your bottom line.

✨ Featuring:

Geologist Carrie Jennings — unraveling the glacial forces that built our land, how soils formed over 10,000 years, and how today’s farming practices are reshaping it faster than ever.

Farmer Karl Schauer — sharing his real‑world soil health transformation: better infiltration, less erosion, smarter equipment, stronger economics.

UMN Extension’s Taylor Herbert — breaking down how cover crops after canning crops can boost resilience, biology, and profitability.

If you care about your land, your water, your yields, or your legacy… you’ll want to be in this room.

👉 Don’t miss it — tap the flyer, sign up, and bring a friend. This is the kind of knowledge that changes farms.

02/23/2026

Want to sharpen your calf care skills? If so, check out this "Dairy Farmers Night Out" in Glencoe, MN!

Date: Thursday, March 26, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 9 pm, starting with a meal
Location: Unhinged Pizza - 2408 9th Street East, Glencoe, MN.

Featuring a panel of three local youngstock experts, discussions will include all things calves including but not limited to cleanliness, vaccinations, care protocols, record keeping, and ventilation.

This event is free to attend and a meal will be provided. Pre-registration is requested by March 24, 2026. Register at https://extension.umn.edu/event/dairy-farmers-night-out

University of Minnesota Dairy Extension Minnesota Dairy Initiative- SouthCentral Region Minnesota Dairy Initiative

Special thanks to our generous sponsors including Bongards, Central United Coop, Citizens Bank of Hutchinson, Citizens State Bank of NYA, Compeer Financial, First District Association, Form-A-Feed, and Leedstone.

01/30/2026

There are a lot of events coming up in the area that are shared in this newsletter.

Nicollet & Sibley County Ag News