Soils on the Hills: What Landscapes Are Telling You About Your Farms
Join us for a hands-on day in the Driftless to explore what your land is really telling you
Featherstone Farm, Rushford, MN
May 2, 2026 |
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Soil scientists from the University of Minnesota’s Department of Soil, Water, and Climate are hosting a practical, outdoor workshop focused on how landscape position influences soil structure, water movement, and soil health across farms in the Driftless region.
Details here: https://extension.umn.edu/event/what-landscapes-are-telling-you-about-your-farms
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, May 2, 2026
Featherstone Farm, 43090 City Park Road, Rushford, MN 55971
Join soil scientists from the University of Minnesota for a hands-on Field Day at Featherstone Farm in the Driftless Area. This event is designed for farmers, land managers, students, and anyone interested in soil resources and working with complex landscapes.
What to expect
- Explore multiple soil pits across diverse landscape positions to see how topography, parent material, and management influence soil development and function.
- Learn simple, practical tests for aggregate stability and soil structure you can use in the field to assess soil health.
- Participate in discussions about the challenges and opportunities of farming in complex terrain, including erosion control, drainage, and crop selection.
Cost: $20 registration fee (includes lunch)
Registration: Registration is required.
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Accommodations: We are committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities.
To request accommodations, reach out to the event contact two weeks before the start of the event. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.
Language: This offering is delivered in English. Interpreter services may be available with an advance request.
What to expect
- Explore multiple soil pits across diverse landscape positions to see how topography, parent material, and management influence soil development and function.
- Learn simple, practical tests for aggregate stability and soil structure you can use in the field to assess soil health.
- Participate in discussions about the challenges and opportunities of farming in complex terrain, including erosion control, drainage, and crop selection.
Contact:
Professor Kyungsoo Yoo — kyoo@umn.edu
Graduate Student Azucena Sierra Garcia — sierr047@umn.edu
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