The University of Minnesota Extension is offering seven small grain workshops across southern Minnesota in February to address successful small grain management, according to a press release.

“Whether you are a farmer or crop consultant already producing small grains, or a farmer looking for another crop to add to the rotation, these workshops are for you,” said Jared Goplen, extension educator in crops. “Workshops will focus on production agronomics, variety selection and economics, and include an open-forum discussion for related topics and on-farm experiences.”

Workshops are sponsored by the Minnesota Wheat Research and Promotion Council. Lunch is included at all sites except Mora. Registration is free, and is strongly encouraged to assist with meal planning. Register by visiting z.umn.edu/southern-small-grain or contact Goplen at 320-589-1711, extension 2128 or gople007@umn.edu for more information.

Class schedule:

• Feb. 17: Rochester, Heintz Center 12:30-4 p.m., contact Ryan Miller at 507-529-2759. Private pesticide applicator training will precede the small grains program from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• Feb. 18: Le Center, 4-H Building, Le Sueur County Fairgrounds, 9 a.m.-1 p.m., contact Shane Bugeja at 515-708-3486

• Feb. 19: Cold Spring, Great Blue Heron, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., contact Joe Krippner at 320-980-2915

• Feb. 19: Mora, Kanabec County Courthouse, 1-4 p.m., contact Goplen at 320-589-1711, extension 2128

• Feb. 20: Granite Falls, The Rock: Dining and Events, 8:30-11:30 a.m., contact Dorian Gatchell at 320-321-3615

• Feb. 20: Slayton, Murray County 4H-Building, Event Hall, 12:30-4 p.m., contact Melissa Runck at 507-836-6927. The Murray County Crops program will precede the small grains program from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Feb. 21: Benson, Hanny’s, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m., contact Scott Lee at 320-760-6129

Presenters may vary by location, but include Jochum Wiersma, University of Minnesota Extension small grain specialist, and Goplen, University of Minnesota Extension crops educator.