Soul of the Soil Conference
Launched in 2024, Fields of Sinsinawa is creating a farmer-led learning center where soil care is at the heart of everything we do. Based in southwest Wisconsin, just seven miles from Dubuque, IA, and 15 miles from Galena, IL, Fields of Sinsinawa is nestled among the hills and valleys of the Driftless Region and conveniently…
Using Advanced Biomass Crops as Regenerative Ag Tools to Diversify the Corn Belt
The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place Oct. 2 at noon CDT will feature Emily Heaton, professor of regenerative agriculture in the Crop Sciences department at the University of Illinois and affiliate professor in the Agronomy Department at Iowa State University. Heaton’s research investigates the growth and productivity of perennial C4 grasses to…
Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course
Dixon Springs Agricultural Center 354 State Highway 145N, Simpson, ILThe 2024-2025 Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course will consist of four weekend programs (Friday-Saturday) plus a few additional virtual/in-person events. Each weekend will include in-class presentation, hands-on practices, and field tours. All weekends will start at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (354 State Highway 145N, Simpson IL) at 9am on the Friday. Some portions…
Save the date: 2025 Soil Fertility Workshop Dates
Dates and locations are set for the 2025 Soil Fertility Workshops. The goal of our workshops is simple: we provide a general overview of fundamental agronomic principles and current university research so our attendees are better able to make nutrient management decisions for their customers or for their own operations. Today’s producers are inundated 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…
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…
Succession Planning Summit
Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana North Neil Street, Champaign, IL, United StatesJoin Illinois Farmers Union and American Farmland Trust for this special one-day farm succession planning summit. Whether you're planning for your farm's legacy or looking to establish your roots, this event will help you navigate the challenges in succession planning from all angles. Participate in hands-on workshops designed to address specific challenges faced by family…
I-FARM University Learning Webinar Series: Economics of Adopting Weeding Robots
The I-FARM University Learning Series provides a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge technologies and economic strategies shaping modern agriculture. Each session, led by experts in their respective fields, will offer valuable insights and practical knowledge for enhancing farm productivity and sustainability. This free series is co-sponsored by the Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA), University of Illinois…
Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
When injury, illness, or natural disasters strike, farmers and ranchers need help to continue operating. This webinar highlights two key resources for farmers in crisis. We will explain the Farm Rescue program which plants, harvests, hauls, and does chores for free when farmers have an emergency. You'll learn who qualifies, what services are offered, and…
Life Hacks over Lunch: A Virtual Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
Fall 2024 Series. This free, virtual meet-up series is a peer-learning opportunity for watershed professionals to share ideas and advice for solving real-life challenges of watershed projects. If you work with farmers and communities on watershed-scale projects to improve water quality and have ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t want to recreate the wheel,” this…