Soil Life Is Farm Life - Two day event
July 28, 2026 - July 29, 2026
Join local producers, MSU researchers, conservation partners, and leading experts in regenerative agriculture for a two‑day event featuring farm tours, research demonstrations, and hands‑on soil health learning. You can expect real‑world farm examples, practical soil health strategies, grazing insights, and actionable ideas to take home and try on your own operation.
Each day has a separate registration; if you want to attend both, you need to register for each day.
Day 1 takes place at Yooper Country Farms, Log Cabin Livestock, and Rock River Flower Farm from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Day 2 takes place at the MSU Upper Peninsula Research and Extension Center (E3774 University Dr., Chatham, MI 49816) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Day 1 Farm Tours - July 28, 12:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
We will be meeting at Yooper Country Farm to start and driving to the next farm. You will need to be able to drive yourself from farm to farm or carpool with a buddy.
Tours of local farms practicing regenerative agriculture with producer-led discussions.
Log Cabin Livestock - cattle and sheep grazing
Yooper Country - farm market & small livestock Rock River Farm - cut flowers, plant starts, and pastured poultry & pork
Soil Discussion - End of day networking and appetizers at Rock River Flower Farm. Camp chairs are welcome at the event!
Day 2 Farm Tour and Guest Speaker Luncheon
We will be meeting at the MSU UPREC North Farm to start, and ending with lunch at the MSU UPREC South Farm. Transportation may be provided from farms but please be prepared to drive yourself or carpool with a buddy.
Tour MSU UP Research and Extension Center Research at North & South Farms and Regen Ag Practices, Led by James DeDecker, UPREC Director
Key Speaker & Soil Health Expert: Eric Fuchs, Soil Health Academy Eric is the Vice President and instructor with the Soil Health Academy, helping farmers across the country build healthier soils and more resilient operations. He focuses on practical, real-world strategies that reduce inputs, improve soil function, and work on working farms.
Soil Health Demonstration - Michelle Sweeten, MDARD and Holly Moss, Delta CD
Lunch, Q&A , and Peer Networking Lunch provided at UPREC South Farm
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