Healing from the Ground Up: Forging A Unified Path Between Agriculture, Food Systems, and Healthcare
Epiphany Farms Restaurant 220 E Front St, Bloomington, ILHealthcare delivery, food systems, and agriculture operate largely in isolation today, limiting our ability to address chronic disease and create sustainable food systems. Human health depends directly on food quality, which is determined by agricultural practices and planetary health throughout the food system from production to disposal. Consumers seek comprehensive guidance that goes beyond basic…
Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
Don Murphy's Farm 7051 Morissonville Ave, Harvel, ILMontgomery County Farm Bureau farms and community partners are committed to supporting local and statewide nutrient loss reduction efforts. Join this field day to tour local strip-till, no-till, and cover cropped fields. Learn more about best management practices and hear from specialists regarding nutrient strategy. 2.5 Soil and Water and 0.5 Nutrient Management CEUs for…
Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
Addieville Community Club 318 West 3rd Street, Addieville, ILWashington County Farm Bureau (CFB) is hosting a spring field day as part of their multiyear cover crop project. Through active collaboration with Gateway FS, local farmers have been evaluating different cover crop practices and their effects on soil health, cash crop health, and return on investment. In addition to hearing from CFB and Gateway…
Webinar: The Yield Trap – Why Higher Yields Don’t Always Equal Higher Profits
Join Precision Conservation Management (PCM) for our comprehensive 2025 webinar series, featuring insights from leading agricultural experts. PCM Director Greg Goodwin and Operations Manager Clay Bess kick off the series in February, introducing this innovative farmer-led program that combines data analysis with technical assistance. Throughout the year, Dr. Laura Gentry of IL Corn and University…
A Practitioner’s Guide to Advancing Conservation Drainage Practices
Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) and a cadre of experienced drainage engineers and technical service providers for A Practitioner's Guide to Advancing Conservation Drainage Practices. This half-day training is scheduled for 8:00AM to Noon on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. It is being held in conjunction with the Conservation Drainage Network's 2025 Annual Meeting…
From Farm to Filtration: A Tour of Conservation in Action
Davis Lodge 25449 Davis Lodge Rd, Hudson, ILHosted by McLean County SWCD, Purdue University, NREC, The Nature Conservancy, and Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, join us on Thursday, April 3, for a unique conservation tour as we learn about the path of water off the farm through filtration. This conservation tour will take a look at how drainage tile impacts water quality, how cover…
Women in Ag: Soil Health Session – McHenry Co
Main Stay Therapeutic Farm 2919 Keystone Rd., Richmond, ILAmerican Farmland Trust and McHenry Co. Conservation District will host upcoming women's learning circles in McHenry Co. focused on soil health and farmland succession planning in Spring 2025. These learning circles start at 9:00am and include interactive discussions, sharing resources, and connecting with women farmers and local resource professionals. Lunch and optional farm tour will…
The Economics of Conservation
Cerno's Bar and Grill 213 W 3rd St, Kewanee, ILThursday, April 3 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Cerno’s Bar and Grill, 213 W 3rd St, Kewanee, IL Join us for a farmer-led discussion on cover crops and in-field conservation practices, focusing on economic impacts. This event provides a platform for farmers and professionals to share insights, explore financial incentives, and discuss real-world applications of…
North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook Webinar
This monthly briefing, hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners (U.S. Department of Agriculture, American Association of State Climatologists, National Drought Mitigation Center), covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. This webinar will include a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables…
Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
Iowa Learning Farms hosts weekly webinars to bring in passionate experts to discuss topics including cover crops, wetlands, alternative cropping, soil health, carbon, nutrient movement and management, prairie, drainage, stream health, wildlife, and trees.
Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
Iowa Learning Farms hosts weekly webinars to bring in passionate experts to discuss topics including cover crops, wetlands, alternative cropping, soil health, carbon, nutrient movement and management, prairie, drainage, stream health, wildlife, and trees.
Easements for Land Access: Buy Protect Sell
Buy Protect Sell- Explore key considerations in BPS transactions, including how to plan to achieve the best outcomes for your organization and landowners. 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.