Upcoming Events

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  Wed, Sep 16

  Rice SWCD September Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Sep 16, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Rice SWCD office, located at 2211 2nd Avenue NW, Suite 200, in Faribault.
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  Wed, Sep 16

  Interseeding Field Day / 

  Tom Polacek Farm

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  Sep 16, 2026, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM

  Tom Polacek Farm, 9048 County Hwy 45, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA

  The Freeborn Area Soil Health Team is hosting an event focusing on interseeding and other soil health topics like the MDA Soil Health Equipment Grant and a Compost Extract demonstration.
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  Wed, Aug 19

  Rice SWCD August Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Aug 19, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Rice SWCD office, located at 2211 2nd Avenue NW, Suite 200, in Faribault.
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  Tue, Aug 18

  Special Meeting / 

  Ruth's On Stafford

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  Aug 18, 2026, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

  Ruth's On Stafford, 410 Stafford Ln, Dundas, MN 55019, USA

  The Rice Soil & Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors will hold a Special Meeting for strategic planning on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
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  Wed, Aug 05

  Southeast Minnesota Soil Health Bus Tour / 

  Springfield

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  Aug 05, 2026, 7:30 AM – Aug 07, 2026, 11:30 AM

  Springfield, Springfield, IL, USA

  Join us for a three-day educational and networking experience to the 2026 National Strip-Tillage Conference.
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  Thu, Jul 30

  Passport to Agriculture / 

  Fairgrounds Drive

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  Jul 30, 2026, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

  Fairgrounds Drive, 1900 Fairgrounds Dr, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  Join local farmers for an agricultural adventure during this free family event at the Rice County Fairgrounds.
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  Tue, Jul 21

  Wildlife at Work: Birds, Beavers, Bats & Beneficials on the Farm / 

  Sharing Our Roots Farm

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  Jul 21, 2026, 8:00 AM – 12:30 PM

  Sharing Our Roots Farm, 4905 315th St W, Northfield, MN 55057, USA

  Join Wild Farm Alliance and fellow agricultural professionals out in the field for a FREE hands-on field day exploring how wildlife supports working farms.
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  Wed, Jul 15

  Rice SWCD July Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Rice SWCD office, located at 2211 2nd Avenue NW, Suite 200, in Faribault.
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  Wed, Jun 17

  Managing Invasive Species in Woodlands & Shorelines / 

  Forest Township Hall

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  Jun 17, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

  Forest Township Hall, 3625 Millersburg Blvd, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  Join individuals from across the Cannon River Watershed for an evening of women-focused conversation and connection on invasive species management across woodland and lake shore ecosystems.
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  Wed, Jun 17

  Rice SWCD June Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Jun 17, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
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  Wed, May 20

  Local Work Group Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  Hosted by NRCS and Rice SWCD, the Local Work Group Meeting is an opportunity for farmers and landowners to voice their opinions of local natural resource priorities and criteria for USDA conservation activities and programs.
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  Wed, May 20

  May 2026 Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  May 20, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
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  Wed, Apr 15

  Rice SWCD April Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Apr 15, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 8:00 a.m.
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  Wed, Apr 01

  Conservation Across the Landscape - Women in Conservation / 

  Straight River Room, Rice Co. Fairground

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  Apr 01, 2026, 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM

  Straight River Room, Rice Co. Fairground, 1900 Fairgrounds Dr, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  Individuals from across the region are invited to come together for an evening of women-focused conversation, connection, and inspiration focused on conservation across the landscape.
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  Wed, Mar 18

  Rice SWCD March Board of Supervisors Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Mar 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Rice SWCD office, located at 2211 2nd Avenue NW, Suite 200, in Faribault.
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  Tue, Mar 10

  State of the Cannon: Projects, Progress, & the Future / 

  Zoom

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  Mar 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

  Zoom

  This webinar will provide an update on conservation projects, partnerships, and monitoring efforts across the Cannon River Watershed, highlighting progress made to improve water quality and ecosystem health.
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  Wed, Feb 18

  Rice SWCD February Board Meeting / 

  Rice SWCD

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  Feb 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM

  Rice SWCD, 2211 2nd Ave NW suite 200, Faribault, MN 55021, USA

  The Rice Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will hold an in-person Board of Supervisors meeting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. The meeting will take place at the Rice SWCD office, located at 2211 2nd Avenue NW, Suite 200, in Faribault.
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  Tue, Feb 17

  HWY 14 Soil Health Winter Workshop / 

  Torey’s Restaurant

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  Feb 17, 2026, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM

  Torey’s Restaurant, 208 N Cedar Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060, USA

  Strip-Till Makes Dollars and Sense - This educational workshop will focus on practical soil health strategies, with an emphasis on how strip-till and cover crops can improve farm profitability and efficiency.