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Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Read MoreKegs for Conservation
Opera House Brewing CompanyKegs for conservation provides an exciting and engaging night of beer history, how conservation plays a role in beer, and where and how beer ingredients are grown. Where: 405 S Main St, Hillsboro, IL 62049 When: Monday July 7th. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Read MoreSoil Health Academy Field Day – July
Learn from experienced Soil Health Academy instructors, participate in on-farm demonstrations about the principles of regenerative agriculture, and hear first-hand from farmers and their successes with improving soil health on their farms. The field days will take place on July 9th in St. Jacob, IL and August 14th in St. Rose, IL. Registration is required. Full location details provided after …
Read MoreIllinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Webinar
The Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (ICCON) convenes cover crop specialists from across Illinois and the broader Midwest region for monthly discussions to explore new research, troubleshoot field conditions, and provide updates on policies and programs related to cover crops. Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICCON calls provide an opportunity to share knowledge and network …
Read MoreIowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Read MoreIowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Read MoreCover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-farmer Insights Across Illinois
Join Illinois Extension for a free virtual panel discussion featuring farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois utilizing cover crops in their operations. Hear how they’ve incorporated cover crops on their farms, lessons learned, and how these practices fit into their goals for soil health, nutrient management, and profitability, and discuss how cover crops could be integrated into your …
Read MoreIowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Read MoreEasements for Land Access: Conservation Finance
Dive into the benefits of soil health practices for enhanced financial outcomes and long-term land stewardship. This series, hosted by American Farmland Trust, is made possible through collaboration with the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership, the National Agricultural Land Network, and the Land Transfer Navigator Network.
Read MoreIowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Read MorePower of Perennials Workshop – Decatur, IL
Richland Community CollegeCity of Decatur, American Farmland Trust (AFT), Argonne National Laboratory are hosting a technical assistance workshop for perennial bioenergy crops. This workshop will provide detailed agronomic expertise to farmers & landowners on the steps to adopt a perennial bioenergy crop like switchgrass and native prairie mixes. AFT will share information on environmental and economic benefits to perennial bioenergy cropping systems on marginal lands …
Read MoreStack Your Farm’s Potential with Alley Cropping! Monthly Farm Tour
Allerton Park & Retreat CenterThink you’ve seen it all after one farm tour? Think again! Join Savanna Institute monthly as they dive into the seasonal highlights of the Savanna Institute Illinois Demonstration Farms. Every first Saturday of the month, MJ Oviatt or Kaitie Adams will guide you on a walking tour of Savanna Institute Agroforestry Demonstration Farm (Urbana) or 4-H Memorial Camp Farm (Monticello), spotlighting certain aspects of these dynamic demonstration sites. …
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