Register here to attend the 2023 Cropping Systems Conference 

The conference is a two-day event featuring presentations, research posters and a trade show highlighting vital industry participants.

We are proud to announce the following Keynote Speakers

Jason Mauck, Constant Canopy

Jon Paul Driver, WSU- Economic Update

Michael Stolp, Northwest Farm Credit Services- Creating Stable Farm Communities

Lesly Kelly, High Heels and Canola Fields- Breaking Barriers in Agriculture- The Mental Health Side of the Farm

Jon Stika, North Dakota State University- Soil Health Principles and Concepts

Breakout sessions will include topics such as: Cover Crops, Alternative Crops, Intercropping, Soil Health Pesticide Management, and Nutrient Management.

WA, OR. and ID. pesticide recertification credits and CCA credits will applied for.

Advanced Soil Health Day- Back this year, more opportunities to network with producers in our Advanced Soil Health Course on Thursday January 12th, featuring Jon Stika, Research Technician North Dakota State University, agronomist and former soil health instructor with the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and author of " A Soil Owners Manual: How to Restore and Maintain Soil Health". During this full-day interactive course Jon will discuss: thoughts and principles of soil health, practical steps to begin your journey restoring the soil, putting theory into practice, road blocks and how to clear them and thoughts on the future of regenerative agriculture. Register by Dec. 5, 2022 and receive a copy of Jon's book "A Soil Owner Manual: How to Restore and Maintain Soil Health." Register for the both events and receive a discounted rate.

​​​The 2023 Cropping Systems Conference is a high quality conference bringing growers, researchers, agencies and agribusiness together to advance direct seed cropping systems.