Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
Perennial Bioenergy Crop Diversification Webinar
Learn how adding a new bioenergy crop can benefit farmers. A new analysis tool to help make on-farm decisions will be demonstrated. Learn about emerging bioenergy markets and alternative methods of land use.
Developing local Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) programs: A two-part webinar series
Interested in preserving farmland in your community? Join American Farmland Trust and expert guests for a two-part webinar series aimed at helping local governments build effective programs to protect farmland. These workshops are ideal for local government employees and elected officials, land conservation committee members, farmers and landowners, farm organization representatives, and farmland protection advocates.…
Agronomy and Soil Health Field Day
Precision Conservation Management (PCM) and the Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are hosting a Northern Illinois Agronomy and Soil Health Field Day on September 22. Agronomy experts will discuss cover crop species and management, provide PCM, crop and disease updates, cover soybean management, and review regional cost-share opportunities.
Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
Student Professional Development Series: Finding a Job
Join the Soil and Water Conservation Society on September 22, 2022 at 6 p.m. EST to kick off a professional development webinar series to help you prepare for your future career. Session Topic: Finding a Job Details: The search can be tough – discover how to find a career that’s the best fit for you!…
Conservation Drainage for Environmental and Economic Risk Reduction
Dr. Michael Castellano, Professor, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University, will provide a presentation titled “Conservation Drainage for Environmental and Economic Risk Reduction” on Tuesday, September 27th at 3:00 pm Central/4:00 pm Eastern. His virtual presentation will be followed by a question and answer period and open discussion related to the subject matter of his…
New Farmer U
Anita Purves Nature Center Urbana, IllinoisLike any small business owner, farmers need to understand the basics of business to be successful. Without adequate markets, you can’t make a living. Without a business plan, you make choices willy-nilly. Without solid financial planning and recordkeeping, it’s hard to assess the success of your business. So often, folks get into farming for passionate…
Developing local Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) programs: A two-part webinar series
Interested in preserving farmland in your community? Join American Farmland Trust and expert guests for a two-part webinar series aimed at helping local governments build effective programs to protect farmland. These workshops are ideal for local government employees and elected officials, land conservation committee members, farmers and landowners, farm organization representatives, and farmland protection advocates.…
Agroforestry for Conservation & Ag Professionals
Memorial 4H Camp Demonstration Farm 515 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, IllinoisJoin Savanna Institute and Canopy Farm Management for a walking tour of the Memorial 4 H Demonstration Farm. We’ll explore the benefits of incorporating trees into conventional grain systems to support water quality, carbon sequestration, soil health, and wildlife habitat. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and connect with Agroforestry Technical Service…
Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
UIUC Agronomy Day
IL, United States2022 Agronomy Days: Energy Farm Tour & Carbon Quantification Friday, Sept 30th , 3 - 5 pm 4301 S. Philo Rd. Urbana, IL 61802 Take a tour of the Energy Farm and learn about the projects that help explain and investigate carbon quantification for present and future!