Agricultural Drainage Management Coalition

ADMC Strategic Planning Session and Annual Meeting
2024-11-19 13:00 - 2024-11-20 13:00 (America/Chicago) | ISG- Ste 550 7900 International Drive. Bloomington, MN 55425
Please RSVP by October 31st to jhansen@admcoalition.com.
*When confirming your attendance please note if you will be attending Tuesday, Wednesday, both or virtual. Please feel free to suggest agenda topics. The agenda will be further developed.
Tentative Agenda
Tuesday (1-5 pm) Strategic Planning Session

Review strategic guidance document
Develop goals to achieve strategic priorities

Start workplan to achieve goals

Set Key Performance Indicators for 2025

Wednesday (9 am – 1 pm) Annual Meeting

ADMC Business meeting
ADMC website development
Discussion of adding a partner’s advisory council
Policy priorities
Carbon Intensity and drainage
Strategic speaking engagements

Hotel Accommodations
Embassy Suites by Hilton Minneapolis Airport, 7901 34th Ave S, Bloomington, Mn 55425 which is just across the street from our meeting location. Telephone is 952.854.1000.
Block is available through Oct 29th. Please use the link to book https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/admcroomblocknovember2024/ and the group code is CES935 if you prefer to call in to make reservations telephone is 952.854.1000.
Hotel is willing to assist with reservations should anyone run into issues or need to arrive earlier/stay later. Rate is $144.00 + tax.
There is a complimentary evening Reception from 5:30pm-7pm in the Atrium of the hotel. This includes 2 complimentary alcoholic beverages with light snacks.
Also, complimentary hot buffet breakfast featuring made to order omelets served from 6:30-9:30 am in the Atrium.
Shuttle from the airport is available. Follow the signs to ground transportation once you arrive there call 952.854.1000 option 0 to request pick up.

2025 Ohio LICA Annual Winter Meeting
2025-01-05 08:00 - 2025-01-07 17:00 | Embassy Suites Dublin, OH

Iowa LICA Winter Membership Meeting & Convention
2025-01-05 08:00 - 2025-01-07 17:00 | Airport Holiday Inn, 6111 Fleur Dr. Des Moines, IA 50321

MN LICA Annual Convention
2025-01-08 08:00 - 2025-01-10 17:00 | Best Western Plus, New Ulm, MN

NACADE '25
2025-01-21 08:00 - 2025-01-23 17:00 | Grand Park Sports Campus in Westfield, Indiana

IN LICA Awards Banquet
2025-01-22 08:00 - 17:00 | Renaissance Marriott Indianapolis North Carmel, IN

Ontario Drainage Conference
2025-01-22 09:00 - 2025-01-23 11:30 | Best Western Lamplighter Inn, London, ON
Our annual Drainage Conference for Ontario’s ag drainage community, coordinated by the Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario and the Drainage Superintendents Association of Ontario.

2025 Illinois LICA Convention & Members' Meeting
2025-01-29 08:00 - 2025-02-01 17:00 | Holiday Inn, Champaign, IL

Schlatter's Inc GPS School
2025-02-03 08:30 - 2025-02-04 16:00 | 8631 US-421, Francesville, IN 47946
The Schlatter’s Inc GPS School a 2 Day GPS School featuring the PTx Trimble Water Management Products. This is an In Person, hands on training covering the Trimble Ag Software, FmX and TMX-2050 displays running WM Drain, as well as outside tools that aid in the water management process.

NACD’s 79th Annual Meeting
2025-02-08 08:00 - 2025-02-12 17:00 | Salt Lake City, Utah

National LICA Winter Convention
2025-02-11 08:00 - 2025-02-15 17:00 | Marriott Jacksonville Downtown 245 Water Street, Jacksonville, FL

Ag Drainage 2025
2025-02-20 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac County Highway Department, 1820 S. Hickory, Fond du Lac
The Feb 20, 2025 Drainage workshop is designed to give farmers and landowners (and those who install their own tile systems):

an introduction to laying out and designing your system to succeed
an understanding of the regulations (both Wisconsin water law and agency regulations impacting drainage activities)
knowledge of how to find existing tile systems in a field

INLICA AREA MEETING
2025-02-24 08:30 - 13:30 | Keith Miller Excavating 13327 S 150 E Kokomo IN
Plan to attend this FREE Event!! Topics covered will include IN811 ticketing, NRCS Updates, DOT updates and Heavy equipment tie-down. Bring your employees, invite a contractor, help spread the word! Please register by 2/21, there will be a $10 charge for day-of registrations.
Location of the meeting is Keith Miller Excavating 13327 S 150 E Kokomo IN.

2025 Drainage Workshop
2025-03-04 08:30 - 2025-03-06 16:30 | 524 S. Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48823
Learn from university specialists and drainage industry professionals in the 2025 Drainage Workshop on March 4-6, 2025, sponsored by Michigan State University Extension in partnership with Michigan Land Improvement Contractors of America

2025 Overholt Drainage School
2025-03-10 08:00 - 2025-03-14 17:00 | Lima, Ohio, USA.
The annual weeklong Overholt Drainage School provides agricultural drainage-focused education to a variety of audiences, including drainage contractors, professional engineers, consultants, district technicians, NRCS and agency professionals, landowners, and the general public. Training is provided by a team of experts from The Ohio State University, state and federal agencies, and industry partners. The training appeals to those with diverse interests in drainage, spanning topic areas including drainage design and installation, drainage economics, topographic mapping, drainage law, GPS surveying, drainage design software, and use of agricultural conservation practices to manage water quality.

2025 Conservation Drainage Network Annual Meeting
2025-04-01 08:00 - 2025-04-03 17:00 | Illini Union Hotel, 1401 West Green St., Urbana, IL 61801

IOWA LEARNING FARMS- Webinar
2025-05-07 12:00 - 13:00 | Webinar
Tuesdays at Noon- Lunch and Learn

May 7, 2025 12:00 PM
May 14, 2025 12:00 PM
May 21, 2025 12:00 PM
May 28, 2025 12:00 PM

Conservation Drainage Site Suitability Training
2025-05-21 08:00 - 13:30 | 7300 W State Rte 104, Auburn, IL 62615
We will explore key factors that make a field ideal for woodchip bioreactors, saturated buffers, and drainage water management. Get hands-on experience with a tour of Illinois’ largest bioreactor, then share insights and experiences over a relaxing lunch. Plus, you won’t want to miss the chance to see how plastic corrugated drain tile is made with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Springfield Plastics plant!

JOIN THE FREE FIELD TOUR!
2025-05-29 11:00 - 17:00 | Dudley’s Garage Restaurant and Bowling- Lakefield, MN
Ride the tour bus, explore each site, and learn from landowners.
After the tour, join us for a social hour at Dudley’s Garage Restaurant and Bowling.
Please register by May 23.

Drainage Tiling Field Day
2025-06-18 08:00 - 16:00
In-Crop Installation of Dual Wall Mains
Field work will begin around 8:45am, and end around 4pm.
Lunch will be available for purchase between 11am and 1pm.
Education and information about this project will be presented over the noon hour.
Please note: This free event is weather dependent.
Rain dates will be June 19& 20.
Register to be included on the email list for event updates.

2025 Trench Safety Stand Down Week
2025-06-20 11:00 - 15:00 | Urbandale Fire Department, Urbandale, Iowa
This free, hands-on event is part of a nationwide effort to raise awareness and reinforce the importance of trench safety. It’s an opportunity for crews, safety professionals, and industry peers to come together, share insights, and strengthen safety culture across our workforce.

Lunch is included, and you’ll experience live demos, vendor showcases, and a mock trench rescue presented by West Des Moines & Urbandale Fire Departments.

2025 Soil Health and Water Management Field Day
2025-06-25 08:00 - 17:00 | THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY LIMA CAMPUS, LIMA, OH
Basic Information
Regenerative agriculture with the help of no-till, cover crops, and water management technology and conservation practices will be the focus of a field day being organized on August 28th at the Ohio State University’s Lima Campus. The field day will be organized at the OSU Lima Regenerative Agriculture Farm(LRAF). The LRAF initiative started in 2020 and aims to  provide research and educational opportunities focused on regenerative farming practices. The field day will feature talks by leading experts, industry representatives, and testimonials from practicing farmers. In-field demonstrations include plots of various cover crop mixes, center pivot irrigation, drainage water recycling, and water quality. The field day is intended for farmers, drainage contractors, state and federal agency personnel, extension educators, students and general public.
DEADLINE: Register by Thursday, August 14, 2025

2025 National LICA Summer Meeting
2025-07-08 08:00 - 2025-07-12 17:00 | Radisson Duluth Harborview 505 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802
Room Rate: $139/night (plus taxes & fees)
Call: 800-333-3333
Group: LICA
Deadline: Friday, June 6th

HYDRAMAXX by Port Industries FIELD DAY
2025-07-23 08:00 - 17:00 | 7548 S 1150 E, Upland IN 46989
Register Today
Field Day Site:
7548 S 1150 E
Upland, IN 46989
Parking Site:
815 E County Road 850 S
Hartford City, IN 47348

Northern Missouri REEC Field Day & Conservation Showcase
2025-07-31 07:00 - 16:30 | Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center
Join us at the Northern Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center (NM-REEC) for a day of agricultural innovation. Start the morning with breakfast and guided farm tours featuring presentations from Mizzou researchers and agricultural experts. Learn the latest on crop production, pest management and livestock systems. Lunch is provided, and the afternoon features a Conservation Showcase. Registration is not required for this no-cost event. We hope to see you there!

811 DAY!
2025-08-11
Always contact 811 before every dig, every time to keep yourself and your community safe!

Smeltzer Learning Farm to host field day
2025-08-19 17:00 - 20:00 | Smeltzer Learning Farm located at 2610 Nelson Ave., Otho
The field day will focus on the idea of using carbon markets and green ammonia to improve the bottom line for landowners. The program will begin at 5 p.m. with two guest speakers from Holganix and ContinuumAg discussing carbon markets. Attendees can enjoy a complimentary supper, followed with a guest speaker from Landus Co-op on the topic of green ammonia.

Conservation Drainage School
2025-08-26 07:30 - 2025-08-28 17:00 | Borlaug Learning Center on ISU’s Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm near Nashua, Iowa.

Soil Health and Water Management Field Day Set for August 28
2025-08-28 08:00 - 16:30 | Galvin Hall, 4240 Campus Drive, Lima, OH 45804
To register, visit go.osu.edu/limafieldday.
For more information, contact Garth McDorman at 419-879-9108 or mcdorman.15@osu.edu.

2025 Tri-State Drainage Research Forum
2025-09-09 08:00 - 2025-09-10 17:00 | McCrory Gardens in Brookings, South Dakota.
September 9 -field tour, including a visit to a Seasonal Riparian Area Management (SRAM) site near Skunk Creek hosted by Dr. Jay Gilbertson, as well as a wetland-focused demonstration led by Mr. Wayne Smith.
September 10 -will feature the symposium, bringing together researchers, consultants, policymakers, contractors, and producers to explore the evolving role of drainage in agricultural systems.
