Chippewa Falls, WI — Farmers, crop advisors, and conservation professionals are invited to attend a Nitrogen and Soil Management Field Day on July 1, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Lambalot Acres Field Site, located at 44.651429, -91.215995.
Hosted by the University of Wisconsin–Madison Division of Extension, this field day will provide practical, research-based insights into soil conservation and nitrogen management strategies that improve soil health, efficiency, and farm profitability.
Attendees will hear from Extension experts and partners on a range of topics, including:
- The impact of soil conservation practices on the landscape
- Local on-farm nitrogen application research
- Managing unprofitable acres using yield stability and profit maps
Speakers include Todd Prill, Agricultural Water Outreach Specialist, and Jerry Clark, Regional Crops and Soils Educator, both with UW–Madison Extension, along with Scott Stipetich of Pheasants Forever.
Participants can earn 1.5 Certified Crop Adviser (CCA) credits. Following the program, attendees are invited to stay for lunch, courtesy of Otter Creek Agronomy, and learn more about the Eau Claire County Watershed Alliance—a newly forming, farmer-led group focused on improving farm economics, efficiency, and environmental outcomes.
The event is open to both farmers and non-farmers interested in supporting watershed efforts.
For more information, contact the Chippewa County Extension office at 715-726-7950.
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