Cover Crop Diversity and Soil Health
Andrew Reuschel Farm 2881 N 2500th Ave, Golden, IL, United StatesSoil Health Partnership will be hosting a field day learning opportunity on August 9th, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration starts at 8:30am Field Day Starts 9:00 am – Noon • Walking farm tour encompassing cover crop diversity, seeding equipment, and inter-seeding strategies • University of Illinois Entomologist, Dr. Nick Seiter, discussing IPM and…
Cover Crop Diversity and Soil Health
Andrew Reuschel Farm 2881 N 2500th Ave, Golden, IL, United StatesSoil Health Partnership will be hosting a field day learning opportunity on August 9th, 2018 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration starts at 8:30am Field Day Starts 9:00 am – Noon • Walking farm tour encompassing cover crop diversity, seeding equipment, and inter-seeding strategies • University of Illinois Entomologist, Dr. Nick Seiter, discussing IPM and…
Successful Phosphorus Management Workshop
Univeristy of Illinois Ext. 60 Carlinville Plaza, Carlinville, ILAccording to the Illinois Science Assessment and the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, Macoupin Creek is listed as one of the highest non-point source Phosphorus (P) loading watersheds in the state! The Upper Macoupin Creek Watershed Partnership is providing successful research and information for farmers and their advisers who can adopt practices that will help reduce…
2018 Construction & Conservation Expo: Livingston County Constructed Wetland for Tile-Drainage Treatment
Collum, IL Near 31600 E 1900N Road, Collum, ILAugust 13th -17th Construction Days 9AM-4PM Come out and see the constructed wetland being built by ILICA contractors and talk with TWI staff about how the practice works. August 14th & 16th Conservation Days 10AM-2PM with FREE lunch at noon Interactive stations where you can learn about reducing nutrient losses using conservation drainage practices –…
Women for the Land Conservation Learning Circle Building Soil Health – Naper Settlement
Naper Settlement 523 S Webster Street, NapervilleBuilding soil health is an investment in your land and America’s heartland. And much is changing about how we farm and conserve farmland. Join us for a conversation with other women who own farmland and with women agricultural and conservation professionals who will answer questions and share resources about these changes and their potential for…
Women for the Land Conservation Learning Circle Building Soil Health – Sugar Creek Nature Preserve
Sugar Creek Nature Preserve 17540 W Laraway Road, Joliet, IL, United StatesBuilding soil health is an investment in your land and America’s heartland. And much is changing about how we farm and conserve farmland. Join us for a conversation with other women who own farmland and with women agricultural and conservation professionals who will answer questions and share resources about these changes and their potential for…
Double-Cropping Field Days (Multiple Events)
Central Illinois Illinois, United StatesTo learn about new opportunities to double-crop soybeans and the latest best management practices available, plan to attend one of four 2-hour events. The short field tour will end with a meal. August 15, Marion, 10:30 a.m. August 15, Effingham 4:30 p.m. August 16, Wyoming 10:30 a.m. August 16, Walnut 4:30 p.m. CLICK HERE to register…
Women for the Land Conservation Learning Circle Building Soil Health – Ryerson Conservation Area
Ryerson Conservation Area 21950 North Riverwoods Road, Riverwoods, IL, United StatesBuilding soil health is an investment in your land and America’s heartland. And much is changing about how we farm and conserve farmland. Join us for a conversation with other women who own farmland and with women agricultural and conservation professionals who will answer questions and share resources about these changes and their potential for…
Sarah Carlson on Conserving Soil and Revitalize Rural America in DeKalb
DeKalb County Farm Bureau 1350 W Prairie Dr, SycamoreSeveral organizations have come together to bring Sarah Carlson, a 1990s graduate of Indian Creek High School, back to DeKalb County. The Iowa Secretary of Agriculture recently presented Sarah with an innovation and Agriculture Leader award. Sarah will speak at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau on Wednesday August 15th at 7:00pm. Carlson, strategic initiatives director…
Conserve and Preserve: Conservation Tour
American Legion 501 North Main Street, Reynolds, IL, United StatesPresented by the Rock Island Soil and Water Conservation District- Enjoy a field tour of local farms that employ great examples of conservation, plus an evening meal and presentation on other conservation methods! Dinner will be provided! Please RSVP by August 15th: McCala Miller, (309) 764-1486 ext. 3
Bioreactor Training – National Sequestration Education Center, Decatur, IL
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