June 21st, 2025 | 9:00AM to 4:00PM | 17797 N Cr 500W, Gaston IN

Acres U.S.A. Farm Weird - 2025

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Join Acres U.S.A. at our Inaugural Farm Weird On-Farm Event

Introducing the 2025 Acres U.S.A. Farm Weird Event: Join us for the ACRES U.S.A.® FARM WEIRD Field Day, an inspiring and unconventional celebration of innovative farming, hosted by the Jason Mauck. This unique event will feature an incredible lineup of speakers, including regenerative agriculture expert John Kempf, and soil health advocate Gary Zimmer. Experience hands-on learning as you explore a variety of venues showcasing cutting-edge techniques such as relay cropping with a live wheat and soybean harvest, in-crop grazing innovations like the Stockcropper system, silvopasture management in adjacent woods, alley cropping with corn, and perennial alley cropping integrated with grazing.

Discover how cover crops can revolutionize gardening by reducing weeds, and explore garden schematics, including the Three Sisters planting method, at Jason’s home. The day also offers opportunities to relax and unwind, with a golf course for play and a live concert featuring a band.

With a schedule packed with crop tours, engaging presentations, and open exploration, this field day is the perfect opportunity to connect, learn, and leave inspired to push the boundaries of farming.

Event will be 9am to 4pm - Parking will be on site

Join us at the Acres U.S.A. Farm Weird Event

Refund Policy

All items are non-refundable, all sales are final. Please reach out to [email protected] if you have any questions on this. Thanks!

Farm Weird Speakers

Host - Jason Mauck

Jason Mauck is a bold innovator and thought leader in regenerative agriculture, known for his unconventional approach to farming. As the creator of cutting-edge systems like relay cropping and the Stockcropper, Jason combines creativity with practicality to maximize productivity and sustainability. A dynamic speaker and host, he inspires farmers to think outside the box and embrace new methods for improving soil health, integrating livestock, and enhancing profitability. Jason’s passion for experimentation and community-building has made him a respected voice in the agricultural world.

John Kempf

John Kempf is a renowned expert in regenerative agriculture and the founder of Advancing Eco Agriculture. A leading voice in sustainable farming, John specializes in plant nutrition, soil health, and crop management strategies that improve yields while restoring ecological balance. Through his work, he empowers farmers with innovative solutions that reduce inputs, enhance resilience, and promote long-term profitability. A sought-after speaker and educator, John is dedicated to helping growers succeed while building a healthier planet.

Gary Zimmer

Gary Zimmer is Founder of Midwestern BioAg.

Known as the “father” of biological agriculture, Zimmer is an internationally known author, speaker, and consultant. He owns Otter Creek Organic Farm, a family-operated, award-winning 1,000 acre farm near Lone Rock, WI, and has been on the board of Taliesin Preservation Inc. since 2011. Zimmer is the author of three books,

and numerous articles on soils and livestock nutrition.

Zimmer holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a master’s degree in Dairy Nutrition from the University of Hawaii.

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Event Location

Event will be held at Jason Mauck Farm 17797 N Cr 500W, Gaston IN 47342

17797 N Co Rd 500 W, Gaston, IN 47342, USA

Marcus Lemonis

Kaelin Poulin

Garrett J. White

Alex & Leila Hormozi

Brooke Castillo

Perry Belcher

Ben Hardy

Dean Graziosi

Eric Thomas

Jenna Kutcher

Kristine Mirelle

Setema Gali

Myron Golden

Kiana Daniel

Eileen Wilder

Event Schedule

Friday, June 20th, 2025

VIP Bonus Sessions: Upgrade your experience with exclusive access and one-on-one time with the leaders of regenerative ag.

4:00 – 5:30 PM - Golf Session (weather permitting)

5:45 - 6:30 PM - Private Tour – With Jason

6:30 - 7:30 PM - Private VIP Dinner – With Jason Mauck, Gary Zimmer & Acres USA staff

Saturday, June 21st, 2025

Morning Schedule:

8:00 – 9:00 AM - Registration - Get Checked in at door

9:00 – 9:30 AM - Opening Remarks -

With Taylor Henry & Jason Mauck

11:00 – 12:00 PM - John Kempf -

Regenerative plant systems & ecological crop health

Jason Mauck: Farming weird — relay cropping, livestock integration & more

9:30 – 10:30 AM

John Kempf: Regenerative plant systems & ecological crop health

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Gary Zimmer: Gary Zimmer – Building soil fertility & profitable biological systems

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Farm Tour & Live Harvest: With Jason Mauck, Zack Smith, Monte Bottens & others

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Dinner & Live Podcast : Food Trucks and Live Podcast Hosted by Taylor Henry w/ Jason Mauck and Gary Zimmer

4:00 PM - 5:30 PM

Live Music : Bring a lawn chair or blanket

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

PRICING

Ticket Options

General Admission

$99

  • Entry to all speaker sessions, demos, field tours and concert on Saturday, June 21st

  • Access to food trucks

  • Live podcast taping and networking opportunities

  • Perfect for farmers, students, and ag enthusiasts looking to explore innovative, hands-on systems in real time.

VIP Admission

$399

Upgrade your experience with exclusive access and one-on-one time with the leaders of regenerative ag.

  • Everything in General Admission

  • VIP Dinner with Jason Mauck, Gary Zimmer & Acres USA staff (Friday, June 20th)

  • Private Farm Tour with Jason (Friday, June 20th)

  • Golf Session, June 20th @ 4 PM (weather permitting) (Friday, June 20th)

  • June 21st - Lunch & Dinner Meal Ticket

Is This Event For me?

  • Are you a farmer or landowner looking for profitable, regenerative solutions that actually scale?

  • Are you curious about relay cropping, in-crop grazing, perennial systems, and how they work together?

  • Do you want to see real-world demonstrations — not just slideshows?

  • Are you tired of conventional advice that doesn’t fit your land, your animals, or your vision?

  • Do you enjoy learning from the best minds in ag—and having some fun while you're at it?

Podcasts From Jason Mauck

The Acres U.S.A. Podcast

Barn Talk

What is Acres U.S.A.®?

Acres U.S.A.® is North America's oldest publisher (est. 1971) on production-scale organic and sustainable farming. Founded by Charles Walters, for more than 50 years, our mission has been to help farmers, ranchers and market gardeners grow food profitably, sustainably, without harmful chemicals.

WE OFFER a full range of educational products — including books and pamphlets, a monthly magazine, webinars, podcasts, online courses and both large-venue and on-farm events — to help producers find timely, practical and well-tested knowledge and advice on just about any agricultural topic

Acres U.S.A. is committed to providing information about agricultural production systems that can regenerate the soil, support the farmer and rancher, and bring healthy, nutritious food to the consumer. We bring both new and time-tested voices to the discussion of “what is to be done” when it comes to building soil health, raising healthy animals and growing nutritious crops. We amplify the work of modern agricultural leaders and innovators, and we support all efforts to increase the resilience of our farms and ranches — and the people who anchor and feed our nation.

The books we sell, and the spWhat sets us aparteakers at our events, and the editors of our monthly eNewsletter and farmer-facing website represent generations of experience in building — not mining — soils. The lessons they teach are fundamental: to farm economically, one must do so ecologically.

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Consulting Halls

The education never stops. In between conference sessions, you will have the unique opportunity to choose from a selection of instructors available for Q&A. These more informal roundtable-style talks will allow you to connect with the instructor and others who may have shared experiences. Consulting halls are a favorite for our attendees.

On-Site Bookstore

Acres U.S.A. displays hundreds of books on ecological and regenerative farming, from practical how-to’s to in-depth conceptual reads. We’ll have many of our bestselling titles on-site for you to purchase. Often, our speakers are also authors, and their books will be available for purchase. We also host book signings for many of our authors between sessions at the conference! Start your farming library at our conference, so the learning never stops.

Consulting Halls

The education never stops. In between conference sessions, you will have the unique opportunity to choose from a selection of instructors available for Q&A. These more informal roundtable-style talks will allow you to connect with the instructor and others who may have shared experiences. Consulting halls are a favorite for our attendees.

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