Dakota Electric Association®

Memorial Day - Office Closed
2017-05-29 | MN
Dakota Electric will be closed on Monday, May 29 in observance of Memorial Day. We wish you and your family a safe and enjoyable holiday.

Board of Directors Meeting
2017-05-25 08:30 (America/Chicago) | MN
As a member-owned cooperative, those who purchase electricity from Dakota Electric democratically govern the cooperative through a member-elected board of directors. Therefore, all members are invited to attend the board of directors’ monthly meetings. During meetings, the board acts on behalf of all members’ interest to review general operational items and create policies and future plans for Dakota Electric.
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MN Twins Youth Clinic
2017-05-13 10:00 - 13:00 | Farmington
Kids aged 6 – 13 can participate in the MN Twins Youth Clinics. A free event held at Tiger Baseball Field 1. Find out more here.

Energy Trends Expo
2017-05-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Eagan Community Center, 1501 Central Pkwy, Eagan, MN, 55121, United States
What’s trending in energy technology?
The energy landscape is changing rapidly. Many options are available to homeowners today for optimizing and controlling energy use and consumption. Stop by the Energy Trends Expo and hear from industry leaders and experts about the latest in residential solar options, electric vehicles, energy efficiency, home automation, community storage and more.

Residential solar installations
Home automation technologies
Community storage technologies
Energy-efficiency & environmental resources
Electric vehicle car show

Energy Trends Expo

Vendor tradeshow, 6-8 p.m.
Electric vehicle car show, 6-8 p.m.
Breakout sessions, 6:30 p.m. and 7:15 p.m.
Check the April issue of Circuits newsletter for more information.

Did you know?
The Energy Trends Expo hosts industry experts to answer your questions about the latest in home energy technologies.
FREE!

Breakout sessions
Vendor tradeshow
Door prizes
Watch the April issue of Circuits for more information.

GreenTouch
2017-05-06 09:00 - 12:00 | MN
Help do nature restoration work at White Tail Woods Regional Park. Fun for the whole family. Email for more info.

2017 Annual Meeting
2017-04-27 18:30 - 20:30 | St. Michael’s Social Hall, 22120 Denmark Ave., Farmington, MN, 55024, United States
As a not-for-profit electric cooperative, Dakota Electric holds annual elections for the board of directors. You many also be involved by attending the annual meeting where you can hear about the operation of your cooperative.

6:30 – 7 p.m. — Registration and informal opportunity to speak with candidates
7 p.m. — Business meeting begins

Dakota County Crops Day
2017-03-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Dakota Electric Association, 4300 220th St. W, Farmington, MN, 55024, United States
Agenda
Splitting nitrogen applications: When are they worth your time?
Dr. Fabian Fernandez, nutrient management specialist, U of M Extension
Rolling out the nitrogen fertilizer management plan in Dakota County
Ron Struss, supervisor, Fertilizer Field Unit, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Understanding nitrogen best management practices for Dakota County
Gregory Klinger, extension educator, Ag Water Quality Protection, U of M Extension
Understanding corn root zone water use, evapotranspiration and yield
Jeppe Kjaersgaard, research specialist, Minnesota Department of Agriculture
Are you resistance ready? Weed control update for corn and soybeans
Lisa Behnken, regional extension crops educator, U of M Extension
Unlocking the secrets to soil health: Soil health tips for Dakota County
Kristin Brennan, assistant state soil scientist/soil health specialist, USDA-NRCS
Minnesota’s water strategy: Why should farmers care?
Ashley Gallagher, resource conservationist, Dakota County Soil & Water Conservation District
NRCS & FSA updates
Michelle Wohlers, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service
Scott Newburg, USDA Farm Service Agency
Energy conservation programs
Mike Plutowski, Dakota Electric Association
Lunch with the experts and trade show
This event is free and open to the public, but pre-registration is requested. Please RSVP to Jackie at 651-463-6319 or jbauer@dakotaelectric.com.
For program information or questions, contact David Nicolai, regional extension crops educator, at 651-480-7700 or nico0071@umn.edu.
The Southeast Irrigators Association Annual Meeting will be held in the same space immediately following the Crops Day meeting.
