Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-farmer Insights Across Illinois
Join Illinois Extension for a free virtual panel discussion featuring farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois utilizing cover crops in their operations. Hear how they’ve incorporated cover crops on their farms, lessons learned, and how these practices fit into their goals for soil health, nutrient management, and profitability, and discuss how cover crops…
Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Easements for Land Access: Conservation Finance
Dive into the benefits of soil health practices for enhanced financial outcomes and long-term land stewardship. 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.
Nutrient Stewardship Field Days – Bureau County Field Day
The Nutrient Stewardship Program has become a cornerstone to Illinois Farm Bureau’s work to implement the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and encourage implementation of environmental Best Management Practices. Across Illinois, IFB will host various field days addressing topics like cover crops, economics and soil health, grazing, nutrient management, and more! Topic: Field-scale nutrient monitoring RSVP…
Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Power of Perennials Workshop – Decatur, IL
Richland Community College 3357 N President Howard Brown Blvd, Decatur, IL, United StatesCity of Decatur, American Farmland Trust (AFT), Argonne National Laboratory are hosting a technical assistance workshop for perennial bioenergy crops. This workshop will provide detailed agronomic expertise to farmers & landowners on the steps to adopt a perennial bioenergy crop like switchgrass and native prairie mixes. AFT will share information on environmental and economic benefits to perennial bioenergy…
Stack Your Farm’s Potential with Alley Cropping! Monthly Farm Tour
Allerton Park & Retreat Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, ILThink you’ve seen it all after one farm tour? Think again! Join Savanna Institute monthly as they dive into the seasonal highlights of the Savanna Institute Illinois Demonstration Farms. Every first Saturday of the month, MJ Oviatt or Kaitie Adams will guide you on a walking tour of Savanna Institute Agroforestry Demonstration Farm (Urbana) or 4-H Memorial Camp Farm (Monticello), spotlighting certain aspects…
Smart Nitrogen Management: Timing, Rate, and ROI
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…
Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Mental Health First Aid Training
Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IAHosted by Marbleseed, the Mental Health First Aid Training provides the farming community and technical advisors with the tools to raise awareness about mental health challenges prevalent in farming communities, reduce stigma, and facilitate open conversations about well-being. This can help create a supportive environment where farmers feel comfortable seeking help and support. Participants will:…
ISAP’s Cultivate Connections Luncheon at the Illinois State Fair
Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership's Alphabet Soup and Midwest Dairy invite you to our second State Fair Networking Luncheon! This year, we're reflecting on 10 years of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and highlighting wins from across the state. Join us for time to connect over a free, delicious hot lunch and an ice cream treat.…
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…