The Soil Management Summit is a farmer-oriented event dedicated to practical soil management in Minnesota. Experienced farmers, researchers and consultants speak on a variety of soil management topics such as:
- Cover crops
- Tillage
- Nutrient management
- Soil health economics
- Livestock - soil health connections
- Soil biology
Features
- Experts, researchers, and farmers present breakout sessions on practical topics.
- Exhibitors display innovative solutions to improve your soil health and farm profitability.
- Scheduled breaks and the Beer and Bull session encourage networking with exhibitors, researchers and attendees.
- Farmers from across Minnesota share their experiences with soil health and management at panel discussions.
- Table talks support informal discussions with farmers and advisors working through similar soil management challenges.
For more information about this event, contact Shane Bugeja at sbugeja@umn.edu or 507-384-5593.
The Soil Management Summit is presented by University of Minnesota Extension and the Minnesota Office for Soil Health.
Become a sponsor
As a sponsor for the Soil Management Summit, you will network, gain exposure, and market directly to customers interested in successfully reducing their tillage or incorporating cover crops into their system.
Our in-person event draws between 200-250 attendees each year who are all interested in soil health, soil management and farm transfer. Most of our attendees are full-time farmers, and many are Ag advisors who support hundreds of farmers.
As a sponsor, we invite you to share promotional materials and videos to show throughout the conference during breaks, the welcome, and the closing talk.
Learn more about sponsorship and exhibiting at this event. Find information about booth setup, important deadlines, and sponsorship levels.
Upcoming event
January 29-30, 2025, at Jackpot Junction in Morton, Minn.
This year, we are partnering with Midwest Cover Crop Council’s Annual Meeting to provide even more great content, all in one place. You can register for either or both events. We will have opportunities to learn from and interact with experienced producers and researchers. Look for more details about the program and registration later this summer.
2025 conference
Registration will open in September. Check back then for more details.
- Research updates from states, provinces and partners.
- Grad student poster competition and reception.
- Post-meeting dinner.
Topics:
- Cover crops
- Tillage
- Nutrient management
- Soil health economics
- Livestock - soil health connections
- Soil biology
Check back later for the full agenda.
Jackpot Junction Casino Hotel
39375 County Hwy 24
Morton, MN 56270
Booking details:
- $100 per night ($85.20 + taxes).
- Rooms available Jan. 27, 28, and 29.
- Call 1-800-WIN-CASH and mention ‘Soil Management Summit’ for the room discount.
- Discounted rate ends January 13, 2025.
Trade show schedule:
- Jan. 28: Booth set-up, 12-5 p.m.
- Jan. 29: Trade show, 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
- Jan. 30: Trade show, 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
- Booth breakdown will not begin until 1 p.m. on Jan. 30. No exceptions!
Trade show booth
The booth space includes two chairs, draping, and one or more tables. Please indicate any additional needs on the application form.
Fill out the application form.
Terms and conditions
Exhibits will be placed on a first-come, first-served basis as long as space allows. The following terms and conditions shall apply to all sponsors/exhibitors as part of our trade show:
- Sponsor/Exhibitor Responsibility
- Sponsors and exhibitors are responsible for operating, setting up, and tearing down their booths. A forklift will be provided for loading and unloading from trailers. Sponsors and exhibitors are responsible for damage to the facility from their setup or teardown.
- Reservations/Cancellation
- Booth space for sponsors and exhibitors is on a first-come, first-served basis. You must submit a completed sponsor/exhibitor application form, full payment, and company logo to the University of Minnesota by December 17, 2024. We cannot ensure recognition in printed advertising and conference materials for materials received after that date.
- All exhibitor cancellations must be received by email or mail and postmarked by January 17, 2025, for full reimbursement. No reimbursement for cancellations received after January 17.
Payment
Please do not send payment without first filling out the sponsor/exhibitor registration form.
Payment options:
- Receive an electronic invoice via email.
- Receive a paper invoice via mail.
- Mail a check to:
Melinda Dontje
University of Minnesota Extension Office, Suite 110
1961 Premier Drive
Mankato, MN 56001
Please contact Shane Bugeja at sbugeja@umn.edu for more information.