Electric Mowing and Tool Field Day
Beall Woods State Park Beall Woods Fire Lane, Mount Carmel, IL, United StatesExplore the climate benefits of electric outdoor equipment - demonstration of electric outdoor equipment for both commercial and residential purposes that reduce fuel use and costs. Learn about the feasibility of electric tools for your sites or management needs; glean information about the economic and environmental benefits of electric equipment. Vendors like Raymo, Toro, STIHL,…
Fall Field Day: Livestock Between the Rows: An Adaptive Approach to Diversifying an Illinois Row Crop Operation
Luke Jones and his family started a small farm between Rushville and Astoria, Illinois, with a diverse livestock and row crop operation. Luke has been working with other farmers for years and believes diversity is key to achieving a resilient farm that is environmentally sound and economically profitable. Luke currently is a consultant with Understanding…
Farming in a Changing Climate: Field Walk and Roundtable Discussion at Zumwalt Acres
Zumwalt Acres East 2000 North Road, Sheldon, IL, United StatesJoin The Land Connection and Zumwalt Acres on September 19th for a full-day event of skill sharing, relationship building, a morning tour of Zumwalt’s climate-smart farming practices with an emphasis on their work with basalt, and an afternoon facilitated discussion on climate change and farming! WHAT TO EXPECT: USDA Climate Smart Commodities enhanced weathering Enhanced weathering in…
How to Use a Cover Crop Species Selector Tool
Let's explore a cover crop species selector tool created by Precision Sustainable Agriculture. Tune in to "How to Use a Cover Crop Species Selector Tool & On-farm Applications" on September 19 at 12:30 pm ET to hear from Dr. Victoria Ackroyd, University of Maryland Assistant Research Scientist, and Dr. Steven Mirsky, USDA scientist. Bring your…
Save the Date! 22nd Annual Water Festival
Each year, The National Great Rivers Research & Education Center brings together over 800 fifth grade students to the Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey campus and educate them about all aspects of water. Please contact: NGRRECEducation@lc.edu with any questions.
September Field Day: Mechanical Management for Agroforestry Systems with Canopy Farm Management
Savanna Institute Farm Urbana, IL, United StatesFarmers across Illinois utilize precision planters, self-driving tractors, drones, and remote sensing to plant corn and soybeans, but what if we used that technology to plant trees? Join us at this free event on a Saturday afternoon to learn how Canopy Farm Management is modernizing agroforestry with high-tech farm equipment! Whether you are thinking of planting a…
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…