SEPTEMBER 30 • MENOKEN, ND
Menoken Farm
Field Day
Practical Organic Farming, Soil Health and Local Food Systems
Register
What's Included
Full access to classroom and field instruction
Recordings of workshop sessions to replay at your leisure
Comprehensive workshop materials and resources
Coffee, snacks and a catered lunch
Direct networking with local organizations
Actionable frameworks for your own operation
Why Attend
Learn From One of North Dakota's Leading Demonstration Farms
Join Acres U.S.A., the Northern Plains Sustainable Agriculture Society (NPSAS), and FARRMS for a full day of practical education at Menoken Farm, a nationally recognized demonstration farm dedicated to soil health, conservation and regenerative agriculture.
This free field day will combine hands-on farm tours, farmer-to-farmer learning, and discussions with organizations supporting organic agriculture across the Northern Plains. You'll explore both vegetable and row crop production systems, hear directly from certified organic farmers, and discover practical strategies for improving soil health, integrating livestock, building resilient farming systems and navigating the organic transition.
Whether you're currently certified organic, considering the transition, or simply looking for practical soil health solutions, you'll leave with ideas you can apply on your own farm.
Soil Health & Row Crop Management
Throughout the day, you'll explore the principles and practices that build long-term soil function, improve water infiltration, increase biological activity and support productive farming systems.
Livestock Integration
Discover how integrating livestock into cropping systems can improve nutrient cycling, stimulate biological activity and strengthen overall farm resilience. We will tour Menoken Farm's row crop fields to see practical examples of livestock integration.
Cover Cropping Systems
See how cover crops fit into real-world cropping systems and the role they play in improving soil health, suppressing weeds, reducing erosion and cycling nutrients.
Connect with Regional Resources
Meet representatives from organizations including North Dakota SARE, North Dakota Farm to School, Burleigh County Extension, NDAREC, NRCS, and Burleigh County Soil Conservation District. Take advantage of opportunities to ask questions and build relationships!
The VENUE
Hosted at Menoken Farm
Located just east of Bismarck, Menoken Farm is a 150-acre conservation demonstration farm dedicated to advancing soil health. Since 2009, the farm has showcased practical regenerative practices including cover crops, plant diversity, minimal soil disturbance and livestock integration to help farmers build healthier, more resilient farming systems.
Menoken Farm
107 171st St NE, Menoken, ND 58558
Hands-On Field Day
Practical Organic Farming, Soil Health & Local Food Systems
Check in at the door of the main building and enjoy some coffee and snacks.
We will start in the classroom with an introduction of our partner organizations before handing it off to Menoken Farm.
We will spend the morning in the vegetable garden and high tunnel, then tour the composting setup and tree arboretum.
Boxed lunches will be available to pick up when we get back from the tour. Guests can use the restrooms and visit the org booths.
Each organization will get a few minutes to introduce themselves and talk about their mission and services.
Anneliese Abbott will share Anneleise Abbott will present on 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.
We will spend the afternoon learning about livestock integration on cropland with multi species grazing, cover crops in cropping fields, and perennials in crop rotation. This includes “hay-ride” transportation.
More details to come!
TESTIMONIALS
Words from Past Attendees
“The field tours were amazing—some of the best I’ve been on. Stuck to the highlights, showed innovative practices, and answered good questions."
"As always, the time at Menoken Farms was very interesting and informational. So impressed by the event. Thank you!"
“If you’re in the business of farming or ranching, you need to come and at least get a different perspective. You can always learn something.”
How to Prepare
Common Questions
Got questions before joining us? We've compiled the essentials to help you prepare. If you need more details, we're just an email away.
Got questions before joining us? We've compiled the essentials to help you prepare. If you need more details, we're just an email away.
Who is this for?
Whether you're a seasoned conventional farmer looking to transition, or already practicing regenerative methods and want to optimize your system, this field day provides actionable insights for all experience levels.
Do I need prior regenerative farming experience?
Not at all. We'll cover core soil health principles before advancing into technical agronomy and grazing management, making it accessible yet valuable for everyone.
What should I bring to the field day?
Please bring comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear for in the field. Transportation throughout the farm tour will be provided by Menoken Farm. We also recommend a notebook, water bottle, and an open mind. Lunch and learning materials are provided.
What if I registered but I can't make it?
Please let us know if you can't make it so we can update our attendance numbers. Email [email protected] or call (970) 392-4464. You will still receive the event recordings, even if you do not attend.
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