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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2026-02-04/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T140000
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SUMMARY:Oglesby Agronomy Summit
DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois Extension is holding the annual Oglesby Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making. \nContinuing education units are available for Certified Crop Advisers at this in-person event. The event will be held at the Illinois Valley Community College\, Room CTC-124/125. The cost to attend is $30\, and registration is required.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/oglesby-agronomy-summit/
LOCATION:Illinois Valley Community College\, 815 North Orlando Smith Road\, Oglesby\, IL\, 61348
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T123000
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SUMMARY:One Good Idea Shop Talks
DESCRIPTION:This free\, virtual meet-up series is for producers who want to exchange ideas for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources\, while protecting profitability. \nHave you found yourself wishing you could talk to other producers who are using or considering conservation practices to improve their soil\, land\, and bottom lines? \nWhether you lack peers in your community whom you can talk to\, or you just want to hear what producers elsewhere are doing and learning\, this meet-up series is for you.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/one-good-idea-shop-talks/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260205T140000
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SUMMARY:Conservation Walk at the ISA Agronomy Farm
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) on Thursday\, March 5\, from 2 to 4 p.m. for a Conservation Walk at the ISA Agronomy Farm. This free public event highlights on-farm research in soil health\, weed management\, and conservation practices. Attendees will visit several research and demonstration areas\, including a cover crop biomass and weed-suppression trial\, cover crop and pollinator plots\, and a rainfall simulator demonstration. ISA staff and partners will share findings on using cover crops to manage herbicide-resistant weeds and provide information on conservation funding and technical assistance. The ISA Agronomy Farm is located on U.S. 51 in McLean County\, about two miles south of Heyworth. Look for the ISA Agronomy Farm sign and park in the grass lane. Please dress for the weather and be prepared to walk in field conditions. For questions\, contact Whitney Miller at whitney.miller@ilsoy.org or 309-445-0947.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/conservation-walk-at-the-isa-agronomy-farm/
LOCATION:Illinois Soybean Association Agronomy Farm
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Soybean Association":MAILTO:ilsoy@ilsoy.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260212
DTSTAMP:20251126T162927Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Cover Crops Council Annual Meeting and Conference
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for February 10th & 11th\, 2026\, for the Midwest Cover Crops Council’s annual meeting and conference in Dubuque\, IA. Join MCCC on February 10th for the Midwest Cover Crops Council’s annual meeting\,  poster contest\, and 20th anniversary celebration dinner. February 11th will be a day of cover crop education featuring university researchers and farmers sharing their cover crop knowledge.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/midwest-cover-crops-council-annual-meeting-and-conference/
LOCATION:Grand River Center\, 500 Bell St\, 500 Bell St\, IA\, 52001
CATEGORIES:all events,conference,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T150000
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SUMMARY:Joliet Agronomy Summit
DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois Extension is holding the Joliet Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making. \nContinuing education units are available for Certified Crop Advisers up to five CEUs at this in-person event. The cost to attend is $30\, and registration is required by Jan. 31.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/joliet-agronomy-summit/
LOCATION:Joliet Junior College\, 17840 W Laraway Rd\, Joliet\, IL\, 60433
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T123000
DTSTAMP:20260123T205442Z
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SUMMARY:Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting will feature presentations on cattle production and profitability\, cattle market outlook\, updates from the Dudley Smith Research Farm\, and a soil health producer panel. Lunch will be provided. This meeting is free and open to the public. Advance registration is required by Thursday\, Feb. 6.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/dudley-smith-farm-winter-meeting/
LOCATION:Christian County Extension Office\, 1120 North Webster St\, Taylorville\, IL
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T193000
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SUMMARY:Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join The Land Connection this winter for a series of practical\, farmer-centered webinars focused on organic grain production and marketing. Each session features boots-on-the-ground farmers\, consultants\, and seasoned experts sharing real-world tools you can apply on your farm right now. Register for individual sessions or join them all.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/organic-grain-winter-webinar-series/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T200000
DTSTAMP:20260209T160410Z
CREATED:20260209T160410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T160410Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health – Improving Life Below Your Feet
DESCRIPTION:The IL Grazing Lands Coalition’s Grow and Graze webinars connect producers to peers and experts who have implemented successful grazing strategies. This is a space where producers can share what’s working in their grazing systems and help one another make more informed\, profitable decisions. \nOn February 10 the Coalition will welcome Luke Jones with Understanding Ag\, LLC to discuss: \n\n\nWhat soil health really looks like on grazing farms \n\n\nWhy healthy soils lead to better forage and more resilient pastures \n\n\nHow grazing management decisions impact soil biology over time \n\n\nPractical ways Illinois producers are building soil health right now \n\n\nHeavy on discussion. Light on slides. Focused on Illinois farms.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/soil-health-improving-life-below-your-feet/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition":MAILTO:info@ilgrazinglands.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T100000
DTSTAMP:20250903T192803Z
CREATED:20250310T214038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192803Z
UID:10003460-1770800400-1770804000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network (ICON) convenes agriculture 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 conservation agriculture. Engaging with presentations by experts\, researchers\, and industry leaders\, our ICON calls provide an opportunity to share knowledge and network with a strong community of conservation ag enthusiasts.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/illinois-cover-crop-on-farm-network-webinar-3/2026-02-11/
CATEGORIES:all events,ICCON,online/virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="ISAP":MAILTO:ilsustainableag@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003611-1770811200-1770814800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2026-02-11/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T150000
DTSTAMP:20251211T152040Z
CREATED:20251211T152040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T152040Z
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SUMMARY:Springfield Agronomy Summit
DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois Extension is holding the Springfield Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making. \nContinuing education units are available for Certified Crop Advisers at this in-person event. The cost to attend is $20\, and registration is required.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/springfield-agronomy-summit/
LOCATION:Sangamon County Extension Office\, 700 S Airport Dr\, Springfield\, IL\, 62707
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T123000
DTSTAMP:20250820T162329Z
CREATED:20250820T162131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T162329Z
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SUMMARY:Life Hacks Over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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 meet-up series is for you. Join us for these informal gatherings of peers who share a passion for watershed work – and bring your lunch! Registration required.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/life-hacks-over-lunch-a-meet-up-series-for-watershed-professionals/2026-02-17/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260217T193000
DTSTAMP:20260209T145844Z
CREATED:20260209T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T145844Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join The Land Connection this winter for a series of practical\, farmer-centered webinars focused on organic grain production and marketing. Each session features boots-on-the-ground farmers\, consultants\, and seasoned experts sharing real-world tools you can apply on your farm right now. Register for individual sessions or join them all.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/organic-grain-winter-webinar-series/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T090000
DTSTAMP:20260213T180848Z
CREATED:20260213T180848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180848Z
UID:10003862-1771401600-1771405200@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Cover Crop Chats
DESCRIPTION:An informal space to exchange cover crop ideas and troubleshoot challenges with fellow farmers.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/virtual-cover-crop-chats/2026-02-18/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260218T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003612-1771416000-1771419600@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2026-02-18/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T140000
DTSTAMP:20260123T205829Z
CREATED:20260123T205829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T205829Z
UID:10003838-1771506000-1771509600@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:DrainTool in Action: Turning Data into Smarter Drainage Decisions
DESCRIPTION:See the All-New DrainTool in action before the 2026 Michigan State University Drainage Workshop – gain insights into profit\, yield\, income\, payback period\, and ROI.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/draintool-in-action-turning-data-into-smarter-drainage-decisions/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260209T145844Z
CREATED:20260209T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T145844Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join The Land Connection this winter for a series of practical\, farmer-centered webinars focused on organic grain production and marketing. Each session features boots-on-the-ground farmers\, consultants\, and seasoned experts sharing real-world tools you can apply on your farm right now. Register for individual sessions or join them all.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/organic-grain-winter-webinar-series/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T150000
DTSTAMP:20251211T152240Z
CREATED:20251211T152240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251211T152240Z
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SUMMARY:Clark County Agronomy Summit
DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois Extension is holding the Clark County Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm decision-making. \nContinuing education units are available for Certified Crop Advisers up to five CEUs at this in-person event. The cost to attend is $30\, and registration is required.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/clark-county-agronomy-summit/
LOCATION:Clark County Extension Office\, 15493 IL-1\, Marshall\, IL\, 62441
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260224T113000
DTSTAMP:20260202T194525Z
CREATED:20260202T194525Z
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SUMMARY:Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Connect farmer-to-farmer across Illinois! \nDate & Time:\nFeb 24\, 2026\n10:00 am -11:30 am \nFarmer Panelists:\nAdam Dahmer\, Williamson County\nBrent Fowler\, McDonough County\nGreg Thorne\, Jo Daviess County \nJoin 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 could be integrated into your operation. \nReach out to Rachel Curry at rccurry@illinois.edu to learn more about the program or need a reasonable accommodation. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/cover-crop-conversations-farmer-to-farmer-insights-across-illinois-part-2/
LOCATION:Zoom Webinar
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual,webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260227
DTSTAMP:20251126T163412Z
CREATED:20251126T163412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T163412Z
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SUMMARY:Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds
DESCRIPTION:Sand County Foundation’s Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds is a popular forum for professionals who lead projects that reduce agricultural runoff in watersheds of the central United States. Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds is developing a “community of practice” among conservation practitioners who work to improve water quality with landowners\, agencies\, and businesses\, one watershed at a time. \nThe annual LMW meeting series features presentations and facilitated discussions on subjects essential to successful watershed projects.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/leadership-for-midwestern-watersheds/
LOCATION:Baraboo Arts Banquet & Convention Center\, 323 Water St\, Baraboo\, WI\, 53913
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2026-02-25/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260226
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260301
DTSTAMP:20251126T155948Z
CREATED:20251126T155948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251126T155948Z
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SUMMARY:Marbleseed's Organic Farming Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Marbleseed (formerly MOSES) Organic Farming Conference is one of the largest organic farming conferences in the United States. Every year regenerative and organic farmers from a wide range of farm sizes\, experiences\, and backgrounds gather to learn the latest in organic farming methods\, build community\, and shape the future of the organic farming movement. \nJoin Marbleseed for an inspirational lineup of educational content covering diverse production types\, business management\, soil health\, and more to advance resilient organic farms and regenerative food systems. Whether you’re certified organic\, using organic practices on your regenerative farm\, or considering the switch to organic\, you’ll find the people\, partners\, and skill-building opportunities to help your farm business thrive.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/marbleseeds-organic-farming-conference/
LOCATION:La Crosse Center\, 300 Harborview Plaza\, La Crosse\, WI\, 54601
CATEGORIES:all events,conference,in-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T120000
DTSTAMP:20260209T152853Z
CREATED:20260209T152853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T152853Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Measurements & Benchmarking
DESCRIPTION:Join Farmers for Soil Health for a two-part webinar series focused on soil health measurements and benchmarking from the Soil Health Institute (SHI). \nThe first session will highlight SHI’s recommended soil health measurements and discuss how they can support efficient and scalable soil health sampling efforts. \nIn the second session\, FSH will dive deeper into how these measurements are incorporated into SHI’s soil health benchmarking – an approach used to understand how healthy a soil is today and how it could become. \nThis webinar series is offered through Farmers for Soil Health (FSH)\, an initiative designed to increase cover crop adoption by providing technical assistance\, financial incentives\, and educational resources. Whether you are new to cover crops or looking to refine your approach\, these sessions will provide practical insights that can be applied in the field.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/soil-health-measurements-benchmarking/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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SUMMARY:How Conservation Planners\, STAR\, and Farmers Work Together to Achieve Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, attendees will learn about the Capacity Building Initiative and the STAR program\, as well as hear from a farmer who has benefited from using the STAR tool to measure soil health\, select next steps like USDA-NRCS programs\, and work toward the goals outlined in the State’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/how-conservation-planners-star-and-farmers-work-together-to-achieve-soil-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260302T150000
DTSTAMP:20260211T165859Z
CREATED:20260211T165859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T165859Z
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SUMMARY:Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for farmers\, landowners\, and agricultural stakeholders on the current agricultural environment\, including succession planning\, asset stewardship\, Farm Bill\, and market conditions. The first event will be on March 2 at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. \nDiscussion will cover practical topics\, including: \nBuilding Strong Landowner-Tenant Relationships: Tips for clear and effective communication to ensure successful farm management.\nUnderstanding Today’s Farm Economics: Gain insights from experts like Jonathan Coppess and Gary Schnitkey to help navigate current financial challenges.\nConservation and Sustainability Updates: Learn about the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and current efforts to improve soil health and water quality through agricultural conservation practices.\nFarm Succession Planning: Learn how to start the conversation with family and the key considerations in succession plans.\nNetworking and Discussion: Connect with other landowners and professionals\, share experiences\, and enjoy lunch while discussing what matters most to your operation.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/focus-on-the-future-sustaining-farm-legacy/
LOCATION:I Hotel and Conference Center\, 1900 S 1st St.\, Champaign\, 61820
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260303T193000
DTSTAMP:20260209T145844Z
CREATED:20260209T145844Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T145844Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join The Land Connection this winter for a series of practical\, farmer-centered webinars focused on organic grain production and marketing. Each session features boots-on-the-ground farmers\, consultants\, and seasoned experts sharing real-world tools you can apply on your farm right now. Register for individual sessions or join them all.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/organic-grain-winter-webinar-series/2026-03-03/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T170000
DTSTAMP:20260213T181335Z
CREATED:20260213T181335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T181335Z
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SUMMARY:Midwest Covers & Grains Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Midwest Covers & Grains Conference brings together Midwestern farmers to promote successful farming using extended rotations and cover crops with or without livestock. The conference includes farmer-led sessions for experienced practitioners and for those looking to add small grains and cover crops for the first time. Come explore these topics and network with other farmers and service providers!
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/midwest-covers-grains-conference/
LOCATION:Five Points Washington\, 360 N Wilmor Rd\, Washington\, 61571
CATEGORIES:conference,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260304T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2026-03-04/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260305T120000
DTSTAMP:20260209T152853Z
CREATED:20260209T152853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T152853Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Measurements & Benchmarking
DESCRIPTION:Join Farmers for Soil Health for a two-part webinar series focused on soil health measurements and benchmarking from the Soil Health Institute (SHI). \nThe first session will highlight SHI’s recommended soil health measurements and discuss how they can support efficient and scalable soil health sampling efforts. \nIn the second session\, FSH will dive deeper into how these measurements are incorporated into SHI’s soil health benchmarking – an approach used to understand how healthy a soil is today and how it could become. \nThis webinar series is offered through Farmers for Soil Health (FSH)\, an initiative designed to increase cover crop adoption by providing technical assistance\, financial incentives\, and educational resources. Whether you are new to cover crops or looking to refine your approach\, these sessions will provide practical insights that can be applied in the field.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/soil-health-measurements-benchmarking/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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