Midwest Covers & Grains Conference
EventsJoin us at the Midwest Covers and Grains Conference
The 2026 Midwest Covers & Grains Conference will be held on March 4, 2026, at the Five Points Washington Community Center at 360 N Wilmor Rd, Washington, Illinois, 61571.
This conference brings together Midwestern farmers to promote successful farming using extended rotations and cover crops with or without livestock.
Learn more about the conference:
What to Expect
The Midwest Covers & Grains Conference brings together Midwestern farmers to promote successful farming using extended rotations and cover crops with or without livestock. The conference includes farmer-led sessions for experienced practitioners and for those looking to add small grains and cover crops for the first time. Come explore these topics and network with other farmers and service providers!
Things to look forward to:
> Connecting with others curious to learn more about the benefits of adding small grains into the rotation, implementing cover crops and incorporating livestock
> Two plenary sessions, afternoon breakouts and ample time for networking with farmers, industry representatives and exhibitors
> Conference meals and snacks sourced from PFI members and local farms
> A farmer social immediately following the conference on March 4
Thanks to Our Sponsors
This work is supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, under agreement number NR233A750004G053.
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Questions?
Contact Solveig Orngard at (515) 232-5661 or solveig.orngard@practicalfarmers.org.
