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Easements for Land Access: Strategies for Affordable Farmland

Dive into methodologies that can lessen the financial burdens on incoming landowners, including Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and Option to Purchase at Agricultural Value (OPAV). 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.

Conservation Voices: Mastering the Art of Talking Conservation to Farmers

Talking to farmers about conservation is one of the most important skills conservation professionals say is needed in the field—and one they’re eager to develop. With a master’s degree in agricultural education—and as a farmer himself—SWCS Board Member Keith Berns brings valuable insight to this challenge. As co-owner and sales and marketing manager of the thriving…

Power of Perennials Webinar

American Farmland Trust (AFT) and Argonne National Laboratory are hosting a technical assistance webinar on perennial bioenergy crops and their end use opportunities on and off-farms in the Midwest. This webinar will share the steps to adopt perennial bioenergy crops like switchgrass, native prairie mixes, and miscanthus along with their environmental and economic benefits. Decision-making tools to…

Cover Crops and Weed Management: Reducing Herbicide Costs

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…

Ag Coffee Talk: Livestock Integration

Carroll County Farm Bureau 811 S Clay St B, Mt Carroll, IL, United States

Event Details: Ag Coffee Talk: Livestock Integration June 4: 9 am-11 am Carroll County Farm Bureau 811 S Clay St B, Mt Carroll, IL 61053 The Coffee Talk Series shares Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategies and Conservation Practices with the community, offering program information and a platform for farmers to discuss implementation in the field, connect,…

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Habitat Tour: Goat Grazing Management of Woody Species

Join us on an active oak savanna and woodland restoration utilizing the power of goats to manage invasive woody species. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the goats in action and engage with the partners involved in the project, including: Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologists American Farmland Trust Illinois DNR  Division…

Event Series Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Webinar

Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Webinar

The Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (ICCON) 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…

2025 SIU Carbondale Field Day with NREC

SIU Carbondale - University Farms 3268 West Pleasant Hill Road, Carbondale, IL, United States

Please make plans to join Illinois NREC and Illinois Farm Bureau at SIU-Carbondale for the 2025 SIU University Farms Field Day. You will hear the latest research updates from SIU-C faculty and also have an opportunity to hear directly from SIU-C students who are engaged in research projects at the University. The event is free…

Free