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…
Demonstration Farm Tour at the 4-H Memorial Camp
4-H Memorial Camp 499 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, ILJoin the Savanna Institute for a tour of a unique system of farming at a Demonstration Farm Tour at the 4-H Memorial Camp on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at the overflow parking lot across from the Main Parking Lot. Planted into an agroforestry alley cropping system in 2020, this acreage features a unique farming…
Drought Adaptation and Planning
While many of us have been drought-free this spring and early summer, the summer heat and dry conditions have led to the return of drought, particularly across portions of the Ohio River Basin. Parts of Ohio are now seeing the worst drought since 1988 and parts of Great Plains are in multi-year droughts. Tune into…
De-Risking Regenerative Agriculture: Lessons From Warranty Pilots
OnlineLearn how pilot projects in Iowa and the Chesapeake Bay region aimed to reduce risk for farm operations when adopting regenerative agriculture practices. Together, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Growers Edge introduced an innovative solution to address the concerns of growers by offering tailored, warranty-backed crop plans to promote cover crop and advanced nutrient management…
Cattle, Conservation, and Community
Iowa Learning Farms hosts monthly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. This month, presenter Erin Ogle from the Taylor County Soil & Water Conservation District will discuss livestock and conservation.