Soil Health • Cover Crops • Organic Systems

Join Acres U.S.A. and OCIA for a day of practical learning, farmer-to-farmer discussion, and hands-on insight into organic agriculture. This free field day brings together respected educators, experienced farmers, and land managers to explore soil health, cover crops, and profitable organic systems.

The day begins with a morning conference session and concludes with a guided farm tour at Geiger Farms, where participants will see organic grain production and regenerative practices in action.

This event is designed for farmers, landowners, agronomists, and anyone interested in organic and regenerative agriculture.

This organic farming workshop in Hiawatha, Kansas brings together farmers and soil health experts to share practical strategies for improving soil biology, cover crop systems, and regenerative agriculture practices.

What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain practical insight into:

Building soil health through organic management
Using diverse cover crop systems
Integrating biological principles into crop production
Transitioning to Organic Production
Lessons from real-world organic farming experience
Practical strategies you can apply to your own operation

The event also provides opportunities to network with farmers and members of the organic agriculture community.

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What You’ll Learn

Participants will gain practical insight into:

Building soil health through organic management
Using diverse cover crop systems
Integrating biological principles into crop production
Transitioning to Organic Production
Lessons from real-world organic farming experience
Practical strategies you can apply to your own operation

The event also provides opportunities to network with farmers and members of the organic agriculture community.

Event Speakers

Keith Berns

Green Cover Seed

Keith Berns is a Nebraska farmer and co-owner of Green Cover, a leading company specializing in cover crop seed, soil health education, and regenerative agriculture systems. Alongside his brother Brian, Keith has helped pioneer innovative approaches to cover cropping, interseeding, and livestock integration, with a focus on improving soil function and farm profitability.

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Anneliese Abbott

Author & Organic Farming Educator

Anneleise Abbott will present “Fundamentals of Organic Farming: Soil, Plant, Animal and Human Health.” Her talk explores the deep connections between healthy soil, productive crops, thriving livestock, and human nutrition — and why organic agriculture plays a key role in building a sustainable food system.

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Jack Geiger

Host Farmer, Geiger Farm

Jack Geiger has participated in certified organic production since 1989. He operates a mixed crop and livestock operation and maintain value added markets. His 30 years in the organic sector as a farmer, educator, ACA board member, and local OCIA chapter member give him a broad perspective of the organic marketplace. Jack especially enjoys engaging with new and beginning organic producers.

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Thank you To Our Partners

About THe Venue

Kleinenfelter Barn Conference Center

1774 230th St
Hiawatha, KS 66434

Marcus Lemonis

Kaelin Poulin

Garrett J. White

Alex & Leila Hormozi

Brooke Castillo

Perry Belcher

Ben Hardy

Dean Graziosi

Eric Thomas

Jenna Kutcher

Kristine Mirelle

Setema Gali

Myron Golden

Kiana Daniel

Eileen Wilder

About Acres U.S.A.

Acres U.S.A. is North America’s oldest publisher on production-scale organic, ecological and regenerative farming. For more than 50 years, our mission has been to help farmers, ranchers, market gardeners and land owners grow food profitably and regeneratively

We offer a full range of educational products — including books and pamphlets, a monthly magazine, webinars, podcasts, online courses and both large-venue and on-farm events — to help producers find timely, practical and well-tested knowledge and advice on just about any agricultural topic

Acres U.S.A. is committed to providing information about agricultural production systems that can regenerate the soil, support the farmer and rancher, and bring healthy, nutritious food to the consumer. We bring both new and time-tested voices to the discussion of “what is to be done” when it comes to building soil health, raising healthy animals and growing nutritious crops. We amplify the work of modern agricultural leaders and innovators, and we support all efforts to increase the resilience of our farms and ranches — and the people who anchor and feed our nation.

The books we sell, and the speakers at our events, and the editors of our monthly eNewsletter and farmer-facing website represent generations of experience in building — not mining — soils. The lessons they teach are fundamental: to farm economically, one must do so ecologically.

Workshop Schedule

8:00 – 9:00 AM
Registration & Arrival

9:00 – 9:10 AM
Welcome & Introductions

9:10 – 10:10 AM
Anneleise Abbott
Fundamentals of Organic Farming: Soil, Plant, Animal & Human Health

10:10 – 10:25 AM
Morning Break

10:25 – 11:25 AM
Keith Berns – Green Cover
Cover Crops and Soil Health

11:25 – 11:35 AM
Break

11:35 AM – 12:00 PM
Jack Geiger
My Organic Journey

12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch

1:00 – 1:30 PM
Travel to Geiger Farm

1:30 PM – Afternoon
Farm Tour and Q&A with Jack Geiger

But don’t just listen to us, here’s what past attendees have said!

To learn about the 2023 Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show, read the recap here.

Program

The Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show is filled with engaging keynote speakers, 1- to 2-hour breakout sessions in regenerative agriculture topics ranging from soil health – including making the most of the microbiome, composting, cover cropping and more, to farm management to livestock and beyond.

Stay tuned for our agenda as these sessions come online.

Eco-Ag U

Get the most out of your experience by signing up for an Eco-Ag U workshop (or two!) – the registration fee includes your choice of pre-conference workshops plus the entire conference and trade show. Spend a full day with an instructor diving deep into a topic that’s important to you.

You will have direct, small-classroom access to the top minds in eco-agriculture, where you can learn the real details behind their success, and ask questions specific to your farm or operation.

Trade Show

Complement your education with learning at our trade show, bustling with innovative products and services in every specialty that will help you launch your operation to the next level in regenerative agriculture.

Our trade show also includes innovation presentations and demonstrations and complimentary coffee.

Want to become a sponsor or exhibit in the trade show? Visit our Trade Show page to learn more!

Past Speakers

Tony Robbins

Dan Kennedy

Jocko Willink

Jaime Kern Lima

Marcus Lemonis

Kaelin Poulin

Garrett J. White

Alex & Leila Hormozi

Brooke Castillo

Perry Belcher

Ben Hardy

Dean Graziosi

Eric Thomas

Jenna Kutcher

Kristine Mirelle

Setema Gali

Prince EA

Myron Golden

Kiana Daniel

Eileen Wilder

Stay Informed

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Refund Policy

What if I have to cancel?

Sorry, no refunds.** Your registration can be transferred to someone else’s name if you cannot attend; please contact our office.

For Eco-Ag U all-day workshops: Due to limited space, cancellations received through November 1st, 2024 are entitled to an 80% credit to be applied to AcresUSA subscriptions, books, DVDs, audio CDs, or future conference fees.

Item Transfer Policy

Can I transfer my registration if I can’t make it?

Yes. You can transfer your registration up to the day before event by calling Rebecca Gerwig at the AcresUSA office at 970-392-4464 or by emailing [email protected].