Dr. Jill Clapperton's Winter Keynotes: Growing Knowledge Beyond the Growing Season
- Sara (Hessenflow) Harper
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Winter keynote events reflect a growing interest in soil health and regenerative agriculture.
Dr. Jill Clapperton's winter keynotes are underway! Jill is an internationally respected Rhizosphere Ecologist and founder of Rhizoterra Inc. This winter, she is delivering a series of keynote and featured presentations at major soil health and organic agriculture gatherings across the U.S. and Canada.
Jill recently kicked off the season as the keynote speaker for the Southeast Kansas Soil Health Conference hosted by Green Cover Seed in Iola, Kansas (December 10–11, 2025).
The two-day event brought together growers, ranchers, and agricultural professionals to explore soil biology, nutrient cycling, and strategies for building more resilient cropping systems. Dr. Clapperton’s keynote sessions focused on the role of soil biological activity in improving farm performance and enhancing nutrient density in food.
Ahead of the conference, Green Cover released a podcast conversation with Jill that offered a preview of her perspective and research -- check it out.
Dr. Jill Clapperton's Winter Keynotes:
Cheney Lake Watershed
📍 Hutchinson, KS
🗓️ January 8, 2026
Jill is heading to Hutchinson, KS to speak to the Cheney Lake Watershed organization on January 8th.
She will share insights on regenerative agriculture and it's application to watershed resilience.
Learn more about the details on our webpage: rhizoterra.com/events
📍 Champaign, Illinois
🗓️ February 4–5, 2026
Dr. Clapperton will headline the 9th annual Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show, hosted by The Land Connection at the I Hotel Conference Center in Champaign, Illinois. The event brings together organic grain producers, researchers, and industry leaders for two days of learning and networking. Jill will share insights on rhizosphere ecology, soil biology, and practical strategies that support resilient organic grain systems.
📍 Monroe City, Missouri
🗓️ Friday, February 6, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – approx. 3:30 p.m.
On February 6, Dr. Clapperton will be a featured speaker at the NEMO Soil Health Workshop, an NRCS-supported event focused on cropping systems and soil health in Northeast Missouri.
Jill will deliver two in-depth presentations (45–50 minutes each) on Friday — one in the morning and one following lunch — offering both scientific context and practical takeaways related to soil biology and crop-focused management. Friday’s agenda centers on crops, while Saturday’s programming shifts to livestock systems with additional speakers, including Jim Gerrish.
📍 Chatham, Ontario
🗓️ February 12, 2026
Rounding out her winter speaking schedule, Dr. Clapperton will be a featured keynote at “Phosphorus: The Balancing Act,” hosted by the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority and partners. This event focuses on phosphorus dynamics, watershed health, and soil ecology — an ideal platform for Jill to share how rhizosphere processes influence nutrient availability and system resilience.
🔗 Want to Attend One of Jill’s Upcoming Events?
For full event details, updates, and registration links as they become available, visit our Events page: 👉 https://rhizoterra.com/events
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