Cover Crop and Soil Health Field Day
Pike's Hunting Club 7309 Route 37 South, MarionMultiple presenters will be on hand to discuss: soil health, IL's Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, Conservation Compliance, and Cover Crops. Demonstrations, including soil pits and a rainfall simulator, will be shown. Presenters include: Barry Fisher (USDA NRCS Soil Health Specialist), Lauren Lurkins (IL Farm Bureau Director of Natural and Environmental Resources), Mindy Scott (USDA NRCS…
PCM Quarterly Meeting – Cover Crops
You're Invited! Precision Conservation Management Quarterly Dinner March 8th, 2019 National Sequestration Education Center 3357 N President Howard Brown Blvd, Decatur, IL 62521 FREE Meal included with RSVP, catering by Griffins' BBQ FREE Program on Cover Crops Join Precision Conservation Management on March 8th to learn more about PCM, experiences with cover crops, and insight…
Women Caring for the Land Learning Circles: Soil Health and Your Land
Basic Illinois Location (Online) ONLINE, Decatur, IllinoisBuilding soil health is an investment in your farmland and America’s heartland. But how do you know if your soil is healthy? We will be hosting four different learning circle opportunities around the city of Chicago. We also encourage you to invite other women landowners who may benefit from this program. May 29, Noon – 2pm…
Reserved Rainfall
Basic Illinois Location (Online) ONLINE, Decatur, Illinoisreserved rainfall - Jim *private*
Reserved Rainfall
Basic Illinois Location (Online) ONLINE, Decatur, Illinoisreserved rainfall - Jim *private*
Reserved Rainfall
Reserved Rainfall
Women Caring for the Land Learning Circles: Soil Health and Your Land
Basic Illinois Location (Online) ONLINE, Decatur, IllinoisBuilding soil health is an investment in your farmland and America’s heartland. But how do you know if your soil is healthy? We will be hosting four different learning circle opportunities around the city of Chicago. We also encourage you to invite other women landowners who may benefit from this program. May 29, Noon – 2pm…
Saturated Buffer Field Day
John Lannon Farm 275 N County Rd 12, Longview, IllinoisJoin the Illinois Land Improvement Contractor's Association, The Nature Conservancy, the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, and others from the state’s agricultural, drainage, and conservation communities for the installation of a saturated buffer along the east branch of the Embarras River in Champaign County. Participants in this open house style field day will have opportunities to…
Cover Crop Adaption: Late Planting and IPM Management
Lieb Farms 1139 E 1780 North Rd., MonticelloHosted by Jake and Josh Lieb, Soil Health Partnership farmers, the day willl include Barry Fisher (USDA NRCS) discussing cover crops with late planting, and general tips for quick establishment in Central IL. Stephanie Frischie (Xerces) will share how covers (and the beneficial insects they attract) can be a welcome addition to your IPM plan,…
ISAP – Risk Management Conference
DeKalb County Farm Bureau 1350 W Prairie Dr, SycamoreJoin members of the Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership for the second state-wide Risk Management Conference on June 27th at the Dekalb County Farm Bureau in Sycamore, Illinois. We will be bringing farmers, landowners, advisors, and the agriculture industry together to highlight how conservation practices build the resiliency of the farm. From weather and production risks,…
Pollinators in Agroecology
Henry White Research Farm 4747 Centreville Ave, Millstadt, IL, United StatesThis 4th Annual Field Day will include discussion on pollinators in farming, modern ag and pollinators, and pollinator diversity. A free local honey tasting will be provided by Pollen Source. A Free Box Lunch is included.