June 21st, 2025 | 9:00AM to 4:00PM | 17797 N Cr 500W, Gaston IN
Acres U.S.A. On-Farm Intensive 2025
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Join Acres U.S.A. at our 1st Annual 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, agroforestry pioneer Mark Shepard, 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
Founder of Midwest Bio Ag
Author For Acres U.S.A. - "The Biological Farmer" & Advancing Biological Farming
Cover Crops and Biological Farming
Organic Corn Production
Rye!
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.
Mark Shepard
Founder of Restoration Agriculture Development (RAD)
Author For Acres U.S.A. - "Restoration Agriculture" & "Water For Any Farm"
Water Management in The Driftless Region
Mark Shepard is the head of Restoration Agriculture Development and Forest Agriculture Nursery and the author of the award-winning book, Restoration Agriculture: Real-World Permaculture for Farmers
Based on his experiences at New Forest Farm in Viola, Wisconsin, the book reflects his belief in sustainably grown perennial food crops for the future.
New Forest Farm, once a worn-out row crop farm, is now a 106-acre commercial-scale perennial agricultural operation and one of the most ambitious sustainable agriculture projects in the U.S. Mark's innovations include runoff distribution, water retention, adaptive mass-selection breeding, and the integration of trees, shrubs, vines, and other plants to optimize efficiency. Primary crops include hazelnuts, chestnuts, walnuts, and apples.
Trained in mechanical engineering and ecology, Mark has developed equipment and processes for forest-derived agricultural products. He is a certified permaculture designer and teaches agroforestry and his innovative water management systems globally. Learn more about his keyline adaptations and water optimization techniques in his latest book,
Water for Any Farm.
Event Location
Event will be held at Jason Mauck Farm 17797 N Cr 500W, Gaston IN 47342
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
Is This Event For me?
If you're a farmer striving to enhance your land's health and productivity through regenerative practices, this intensive is tailored just for you.
If you're a professional working on sustainable solutions this event is for you.
If you are a food enthusiast and want to know what goes into producing organic & regenerative food this is for you.
If you are a homesteader this if for you.
Any Landowners in the driftless region!
Kids are welcome! Kids under 18 are free.
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.
But don’t just listen to us, here’s what past attendees have said!
To learn about the 2023 Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show, read the recap here.
Program
The Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show is filled with engaging keynote speakers, 1- to 2-hour breakout sessions in regenerative agriculture topics ranging from soil health – including making the most of the microbiome, composting, cover cropping and more, to farm management to livestock and beyond.
Stay tuned for our agenda as these sessions come online.
Eco-Ag U
Get the most out of your experience by signing up for an Eco-Ag U workshop (or two!) – the registration fee includes your choice of pre-conference workshops plus the entire conference and trade show. Spend a full day with an instructor diving deep into a topic that’s important to you.
You will have direct, small-classroom access to the top minds in eco-agriculture, where you can learn the real details behind their success, and ask questions specific to your farm or operation.
Trade Show
Complement your education with learning at our trade show, bustling with innovative products and services in every specialty that will help you launch your operation to the next level in regenerative agriculture.
Our trade show also includes innovation presentations and demonstrations and complimentary coffee.
Want to become a sponsor or exhibit in the trade show? Visit our Trade Show page to learn more!
You Need To JOIN US
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.
Sponsors
Past Speakers
Tony Robbins
Dan Kennedy
Jocko Willink
Jaime Kern Lima
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
Prince EA
Myron Golden
Kiana Daniel
Eileen Wilder
Stay Informed
If you would like to stay informed about our annual events, including the Eco-Ag Conference & Trade Show, sign up for our News & Announcements email newsletter.
General Terms
Event registration prices include all service fees.
By registering for the AcresUSA Eco-Ag Conference and Trade Show, you agree to receive email updates from the event producers and partners
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Acres USA will never sell your data to third parties. Please be aware of phishing scams that claim to be selling a list of our attendees.
Refund Policy
What if I have to cancel?
Sorry, no refunds.** Your registration can be transferred to someone else’s name if you cannot attend; please contact our office.
For Eco-Ag U all-day workshops: Due to limited space, cancellations received through November 1st, 2024 are entitled to an 80% credit to be applied to AcresUSA subscriptions, books, DVDs, audio CDs, or future conference fees.
Item Transfer Policy
Can I transfer my registration if I can’t make it?
Yes. You can transfer your registration up to the day before event by calling Rebecca Gerwig at the AcresUSA office at 970-392-4464 or by emailing [email protected].
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