Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls
VirtualISAP 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 with…
Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls
VirtualISAP 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 with…
Using CSP and EQIP to Achieve Your Farm’s Conservation Goals
Zoom WebinarAt 10 am on June 24, 2024, the Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, along with the Wetlands Initiative, are sponsoring a webinar to help farmers understand how they can use the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement conservation practices on their…
Using CSP and EQIP to Achieve Your Farm’s Conservation Goals
The Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff along with the Wetlands Initiative are sponsoring a webinar to help farmers understand how they can use the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement conservation practices on their farms.
LICA Water Management Forum
St. Joseph's College 118 W Drexel Pkway, Rensselaer, INWater management professionals will unite at the LICA Water Management Forum—an exclusive platform bringing together contractors, farmers, government officials, the education community, and other industry leaders in water management solutions. The two-day event will overflow with opportunities for education, demonstration, networking, sponsorship, and exhibition. The LICA Water Management Forum will take place at the historic…
Spring Soil Health Field Day
This field day, presented by the Warren & McDonough SWCDs will present information on cost shares, host guest speakers, and more (agenda items provided when you RSVP). Morning session at Spoon River Center - Conference Room C, 2500 E Jackson, Macomb. Afternoon session at Midwest Grass and Forage, 1300 E. University Drive, Macomb. Lunch is…
Agroforestry Office Hours | The Agroforestry Series
VirtualJoin Savanna Institute, Delta Institute, and Nathan Aaberg of The Land Connection for the last installment of The Agroforestry Series! This capstone webinar will feature successes from three years of work in Illinois and Wisconsin focused on agroforestry outreach, a live Q+A to answer any lingering questions about agroforestry basics, programs, incentives, and support, and…
Soil health, Fungi, and the Soil Food Web
Mycologist, Dr. Adam Cobb and Soil Biology Pioneer, Dr. Elaine Ingham will be exploring how soil fungi cooperate with plants and other microorganisms in the soil food web; together they support multiple beneficial outcomes in agricultural and natural ecosystems. For example, fungi play key roles in the aggregation of soil, accumulation of carbon, and supply of…
Fungicides: To Spray Or Not to Spray?
Rend Lake College 468 North Ken Gray Prkway, Ina, ILParticipate in live field demonstrations to compare soil systems, drone remote sensing technology for crop scouting, learn about fungicide efficacy, and more. Lunch will be provided. CCA credits will be offered. Speakers: John Pike, Independent Research Agronomist and Consultant Dr. Boris Camiletti, University of Illinois Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Carl Bradley, University of Kentucky Extension…
Applying Permaculture and Agroecological Principles
In this webinar we’ll be looking at some Case Studies of very different projects that have a common thread – Soil Health. Permaculture Designer Delvin Solkinson will be presenting a community gardening project demonstrating the application of permaculture principles on a small scale. Farmer Cory Miller will be presenting the work he’s been doing to…
Cultivating Conversations: A Panel Discussion and Communication Training for Edge-of-Field Farmers
Knox County Extension Office 180 S. Soangetaha Rd. #108, Galesbury, ILJoin University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership for "Cultivating Conversations: A Panel Discussion and Communications Training for Edge-of-Field Farmers" on Tuesday, June 25 from 9am - 2:30pm in Galesburg, IL. Four Illinois farmers will share why they decided to implement edge-of-field practices on their land, what benefits they are seeing on…
Drainage Workshop Series
Highland Community College West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, United StatesFocusing on water quality practices in 3 areas of the state this summer for landowners, tenants, and contractors. The single-day workshop will provide information about the history and progress of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, the benefits of edge-of-field practices, and how to identify suitable sites for installation, cost share opportunities, and wetland jurisdictional…