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Soil Health: For People and Profit

Event on soil health at Smith's Farm, Sacred Heart, MN, Sept 13, 2025, with talks, kids' activities, and RSVP info.

Join us for a family-friendly field day centered on soil health and human health! Free evening farm-to-table meal included for those that RSVP by 9/1. RSVP by calling (320) 523-1559, emailing anad@renvilleswcd.org or RSVP here!

AGENDA
1:00PM Registration & Self-guided Plot Tour
1:30PM Welcome
1:40PM Soil Health & Human Health - Jolene Carlson, Holistic Health & Fitness Director for MN National Guard
 2:40PM Family Journey, Food for Health - Heather Bigler
3:00PM Rain Fall Simulator & Look at Plots - Renville SWCD Staff
3:15PM Break
3:45PM Rapid Change in Soil Function/Economics - Phil Smith, local regenerative farmer, and David Kleinschmidt, Progressive Agronomy Consulting
5:00PM Supper & Socializing

Available kid's activities include: scavenger hunt, pumpkin decorating, leaf stamping, photo board station, lawn games, AgCentric Technology trailer, and backpacks with goodies!