Dollars and Sense in the Lake Decatur Watershed

Join AFT, City of Decatur, and partners on Thursday, January 29 for a day filled with tools and resources to help you understand the economic considerations of conservation practices in the field! The morning will kick off with a recap of the Lake Decatur Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) followed by a presentation on tools to improve your record keeping. We’ll also discuss the ROI of edge-of-field practices, additional financial assistance for conservation practices, and hear from farmers that are using conservation methods on their fields. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Register by January 22, 2026

Stick around after lunch! American Farmland Trust will host a short informational session for any farmers interested in learning more about Farmer-Led Advances in Soil Health (FLASH) groups. FLASH groups are organized by farmers, for farmers, with each group tailoring conservation efforts to address local needs and priorities.

Brought to you by: American Farmland Trust, City of Decatur, Lake Decatur Watershed, Farm Credit, Illinois Farm Bureau, and Ecosystem Services Exchange

  • Event Date & Time

    January 29, 2026 @ 8:30 am - 2:00 pm CST

  • Event Location

    Richland Community College

  • Address

    3357 N President Howard Brown Blvd
    Decatur, IL 62521 United States

  • Cost

Please Register to Attend
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