Soul of the Soil Conference | Fields of Sinsinawa

Hosted by Fields of Sinsinawa, a farmer-led learning center launched in 2024, the Soul of the Soil Conference invites growers, land stewards, and curious minds to gather where soil is more than dirt—it’s the foundation of life.

Located just minutes from Dubuque, Iowa, and Galena, Illinois, Fields of Sinsinawa is nestled in the hills and valleys of Wisconsin’s Driftless Region—a living classroom rooted in community, care, and the land.

Now in its second year, the Soul of the Soil Conference will feature two full days of learning and connection. Highlights include:

• Inspiring speakers sharing practical tools and big-picture insights

• Hands-on demonstrations of soil-building practices, including adaptive grazing, living roots, and our Stock Cropper Cluster Cluck 5000 debut

• An engaging panel exploring what works when adopting soil care practices and why

• A guided tour of the Sinsinawa Mound campus—through farmland, pastures, oak savannas, restored prairie, and more

You’ll also enjoy nourishing meals, networking opportunities, and a lively Friday evening concert with Minneapolis-based Bret Helsa and Six Feet Deep, performing original songs like “Got Cover Crops,” “Back to Soil,” and “Boundless Earth.”

Whether you're a farmer, educator, activist, or simply soil-curious, join us to explore the vital connections between soil health, plant vitality, and human well-being.