Home » Learn Biological Farming, Cover Crop Integration, Soil Testing and More from Gary Zimmer Learn Biological Farming, Cover Crop Integration, Soil Testing and More from Gary Zimmer June 30, 2022 In just under two months, a lucky group of farmers will be walking through the fields of Otter Creek Organic Farm in Lone Rock, Wisconsin, beside two rockstars of the eco-farming world – Gary Zimmer and his daughter Leilani Zimmer Durand. Gary Zimmer points out one of the fields of his Otter Creek Organic Farm during the 2021 On-Farm Intensive. For the second year, Acres U.S.A. is partnering with Zimmer Ag to create a unique, educational, in-the-field experience with the On-Farm Intensive. This August 22-23 will feature an invaluable event for farmers who are interested in learning more about soil health, cover crop integration, perennial crops, and tactics for transitioning to sustainable farming practices. Sign up today! What You’ll Learn on Gary Zimmer’s Farm The On-Farm Intensive features two days of high quality education from the Father of Biological Farming, as well as several other expert speakers. Day One The agenda for Day One includes: Introduction to Biological Farming by Gary ZimmerIntegrating the Right Cover Crops by Gary Zimmer and Karl Dallefeld of Prairie Creek SeedCarbon-Smart Farming by Leilani Zimmer DurandPerennial Crops by Gary Zimmer & Keefe Keeley of the Savanna InstituteSoil Biology & Fertility by Gary Zimmer and Leilani Zimmer Durand… and more! 2021 On-Farm Intensive attendees walk through blueberry bushes on Otter Creek Organic Farm. Day Two The agenda for Day two includes: Transitioning Your Farm by Gary ZimmerField Learning: Machinery & Equipment by Gary ZimmerTesting Your Soil – Conventional Tests by Gary Zimmer & David KnausTesting Your Soil – Evolving Practices by Gary Zimmer & David KnausOrganic Research Update by Erin SilvaEconomics of Running Your Farm System by Gary Zimmer & Leilani Zimmer Durand…. and more! View the full agenda with descriptive details here and sign up for the event here. Find more overall information about the On-Farm event, including speaker bios, about the farm, travel tips, and more at OnFarm.AcresUSA.com.