Recipients of BWSR grant funds are required to report expenditures, measurable outcomes and activities from the previous calendar year as outlined in the grant agreement. BWSR may withhold grant payments if the grantee is not in compliance with ALL Board reporting requirements.
The deadline for grant reporting varies by grant program and the terms of the grant agreement; however, generally, these deadline dates are:
Working lands are those lands in private ownership that are being actively used for farming, forestry or other productive resource-based uses. Over three-quarters of Minnesota's land area is privately held, and 51% of the state's land (26 million acres) is in agriculture.
The 2026 Field School for Ag Professionals will be held Wednesday and Thursday July 29 to 30 at the University of Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station in St. Paul. This two day event is the premier summer training opportunity that combines hands on, interactive training with real world field scenarios. The first day of the Field School program focuses on core principles in agronomy, entomology and nematology, weed and soil sciences to build a strong foundation of skills and knowledge. The second day builds on this foundation with timely, cutting edge topics that participants can select. This program is targeted toward agronomists, crop production retailers, seed dealers, consultants, crop protection industry representatives, Extension educators, government agency personnel, and summer field scouts.
UMN Extension
St. Paul,
United States
Registration will be open by May 1.