Minidoka, West Cassia and East Cassia soil and water conservation districts, which comprise the Mini-Cassia Direct Seed and Cover Crop Project, host the free event. Local USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service staff provide technical support.

Registration starts at 8 a.m. General presentations and specialized breakout sessions will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch and a continental breakfast will be provided. Education credits are available.

Scheduled speakers include Jay Fuhrer, a Bismarck, N.D.-based NRCS soil health specialist who plans to discuss regenerative agriculture; and Bladen, Neb., no-till producer Keith Berns, slated to cover to cover soil economy.