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SUMMARY:Build Farmer Networks for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:This train-the-trainer workshop is for conservation and watershed professionals who want to increase farmer participation in conservation-related networks and initiatives. You will learn how to deliver a training for farmers called Skills for Building Farmer Networks for Conservation. The workshop will not only increase your capacity and confidence to cultivate farmer leadership in conservation\, but also connect you with peers from across the region who share your passion for supporting farmer-led conservation.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/build-farmer-networks-for-conservation/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260429T130000
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/2026-04-29/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T180000
DTSTAMP:20260413T184543Z
CREATED:20260413T184543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184543Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Cover Crop Field Tour & Open House
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Extension at the SIU Belleville Research Center anytime between 3–6 p.m. to explore a wide variety of cover crop research plots. View comparisons of species\, planting rates\, timings\, and mixes at your own pace while visiting with staff and researchers. \nEnjoy homemade pie from Braeutigam Orchard and ice cream from Rolling Lawns Farm\, available while supplies last. Drop in to see cover crops at their peak\, grab a snack\, and talk through what’s working\, what’s not\, and how it fits into your operation. \nRegistration is requested to help us plan\, but it is not required. Attendees are welcome to drop in anytime from 3:00 – 6:00 PM.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/illinois-cover-crop-field-tour-open-house/
LOCATION:SIU Belleville Research Center\, 2036 Charles Lane\, Belleville\, IL\, 62221
CATEGORIES:all events,field day,in-person
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Soybean Association":MAILTO:ilsoy@ilsoy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260413T184058Z
CREATED:20260413T184058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T184058Z
UID:10003907-1777381200-1777384800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:From Metrics to Farmer Mindsets: A Discussion on Key Findings from JSWC’s Soil Health Issue
DESCRIPTION:Soil health is shaped by a dynamic interaction of physical\, chemical\, and biological components. Together\, these interactions can support agricultural productivity\, strengthen soil ecosystems\, and reduce the environmental impacts of farming. Exploring how these factors work together and what motivates producers to adopt soil health practices is the focus of the Journal of Soil and Water Conservation’s (JSWC) special issue on Soil Health and Conservation. \nIn this webinar\, two researchers featured in the special issue share insights from their work. Dr. Dianna Bagnall and colleagues looked at how management practices affected soil health measurements across seven cotton-producing regions in the southern United States and considered. They also consider how soil health data can be contextualized to guide region-and soil-specific goals.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/from-metrics-to-farmer-mindsets-a-discussion-on-key-findings-from-jswcs-soil-health-issue/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260424T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180744Z
CREATED:20260403T180744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T180744Z
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SUMMARY:Rooted in Resilience Learning Circle
DESCRIPTION:American Farmland Trust and Wonder Farm Earth invite you to join them for a full day learning circle to gather in community with farmers and landowners for discussions on farm viability\, soil health\, food systems\, extreme weather\, business and social challenges\, and farmer wellness. Jennifer Viktora-Cuomo\, of Wonder Farm Earth\, is a diversified vegetable grower and innovative farmer and business owner. Jennifer will support the learning circle discussion and host a tour of her farm. This event is great for new/beginning and farmers of all ages and experience.\n\nWhat is a learning circle? AFT Learning Circles are intentional spaces for folks in agriculture\, designed to cultivate a sense of community and peer-to-peer learning by fostering meaningful discussion amongst those who attend. Rooted in decentering hierarchy\, these non-lecture conversations are facilitated so everyone has time and space to share at their own level of comfort and learn from each other. We will be following the cultural norms outlined in this guidance document\, https://tinyurl.com/2k2xen8r . We invite you to review them at your convenience before your arrival.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/rooted-in-resilience-learning-circle/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person,Learning circle
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003621-1776859200-1776862800@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/2026-04-22/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260422T150000
DTSTAMP:20260403T180322Z
CREATED:20260403T180322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T180322Z
UID:10003902-1776852000-1776870000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Rooted & Rising: Cultivating Community Among Women Landowners
DESCRIPTION:Are you a woman who owns farmland? Whether you are certified organic\, in the process of transitioning\, or simply curious about ecological practices\, this event is for you. \nJoin The Land Connection for a special networking event built for women landowners! This is your space to connect with a powerful community of women who share your values and your commitment to the soil. The decisions you make for your land send ripples through our food system\, our soil\, and our communities. \nThis event will open conversations about the tools and pathways that support you in your stewardship\, ensuring the long-term health and legacy of your land. In addition to discussing organic certification\, we’re pleased to have The Land Conservancy of McHenry County with us. They’ll be available throughout the event to answer any questions you have about conservation easements and how these tools can preserve farmland for generations to come.  Alongside these resources\, participants will learn about the peer-to-peer support opportunities available through the IDEA Farm Network\, Illinois Women in Conservation (ILWiC)\, and the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/rooted-rising-cultivating-community-among-women-landowners/
LOCATION:Silver Tree Beer & Spirits\, 115 W Pells St.\, Paxton\, 60597\, United States
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T151735Z
CREATED:20260406T151735Z
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UID:10003904-1776792600-1776798000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Rooted Resilience: How Cover Crops Nourish Health and Ease Hunger
DESCRIPTION:Participants in this session will first examine the connection between agriculture\, nutrition\, and family well-being. What is food insecurity? Is it the same as nutrition insecurity? How can these two things affect a family’s overall health? These questions and more will be discussed. Participants will then shift gears to discuss a real-world way to enhance soil health and family well-being in their own backyard. In this practical portion of the workshop\, attendees will learn how to plant\, grow\, and terminate a three-way summer cover crop mix of sunflower\, cowpea\, and pearl millet as a low-stress\, pollinator and bird-friendly alternative to an intense summer vegetable garden.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/rooted-resilience-how-cover-crops-nourish-health-and-ease-hunger/
LOCATION:McLean County Extension Office\, 1615 Commerce Pkwy\, Bloomington\, IL\, 61704
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260421T123000
DTSTAMP:20250820T162329Z
CREATED:20250820T162131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T162329Z
UID:10003748-1776771000-1776774600@ilsustainableag.org
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/2026-04-21/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003620-1776254400-1776258000@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/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260415T090000
DTSTAMP:20260213T180848Z
CREATED:20260213T180848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180848Z
UID:10003863-1776240000-1776243600@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/2026-04-15/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260409T133000
DTSTAMP:20260323T131437Z
CREATED:20260323T131437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T131437Z
UID:10003898-1775721600-1775741400@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:McLean County Conservation Tour
DESCRIPTION:McLean County Soil and Water Conservation District\, in partnership with local organizations\, will host a conservation tour on Thursday\, April 9. This hands-on event will highlight current conservation research and in-field practices\, offering participants the opportunity to learn about tile drainage research\, the role of cover crops in nutrient runoff management and emerging opportunities such as pennycress and biomass-to-energy systems. The program will also feature a farmer panel discussing real-world conservation practices\, followed by a provided lunch. \nAttendees should be prepared to walk through field conditions during the tour. Those interested in participating are encouraged to register by April 1\, 2026.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/mclean-county-conservation-tour/
LOCATION:Davis Lodge\, 25449 Davis Lodge Rd\, Hudson\, IL\, 61748
CATEGORIES:all events,field day
GEO:40.6554558;-88.9346084
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T151000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T175936Z
CREATED:20260403T175936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T175936Z
UID:10003901-1775661000-1775664000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Update
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Trevor Sample\, Agency Coordinator for the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy\, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/illinois-nutrient-loss-reduction-strategy-update/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003619-1775649600-1775653200@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/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260408T100000
DTSTAMP:20250903T192803Z
CREATED:20250310T214038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192803Z
UID:10003462-1775638800-1775642400@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-3/2026-04-08/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,ICCON,online/virtual
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ilsustainableag.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ICCON-Rebrand-Drafts-2.png
ORGANIZER;CN="ISAP":MAILTO:ilsustainableag@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260209T153353Z
CREATED:20260209T153353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T153353Z
UID:10003851-1775586600-1775592000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Conserving Your Land and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join University of Illinois Extension for a three-part evening series designed for farmers\, landowners\, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and natural resource stewardship. This program will explore practical strategies for improving soil health\, protecting water quality\, and planning for long-term farm transition. Each session will provide hands-on learning\, real-world examples\, and opportunities for discussion with local professionals and peers. Sessions are held March 24\, March 31\, and April 7\, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Lena Community Center\, 497 Lions Dr.\, Lena\, IL 61048. Cost is $15 to attend.\n\nMarch 24 – Soil Health\, Pollinators\, & Habitat\nMarch 31 – Watersheds & Water Quality\nApril 7 – Succession Planning
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/conserving-your-land-and-legacy/2026-04-07/
LOCATION:Lena Community Center\, 497 Lions Dr\, Lena\, IL\, 61048
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260407T120000
DTSTAMP:20260313T143533Z
CREATED:20260313T143533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T143533Z
UID:10003893-1775559600-1775563200@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Farmer Production Decision-Making: Lessons from Precision Conservation Management
DESCRIPTION:What does 10+ years of Illinois field-level data reveal about the decisions that actually improve farm profitability? Join Gary Schnitkey and Laura Gentry of Precision Conservation Management as they share practical takeaways from PCM’s dataset highlighting how tillage\, nitrogen management\, and cover crops influence farmers’ bottom line\, not just yield. This session focuses on real-world decision-making farmers can apply as they plan future seasons in a tight margin environment.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/farmer-production-decision-making-lessons-from-precision-conservation-management/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Precision Conservation Management":MAILTO:lbrown@precisionconservation.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260316T132654Z
CREATED:20260316T132654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T132654Z
UID:10003895-1775221200-1775232000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:IFB Nutrient Stewardship Day
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about integrating livestock onto row crop operations. Greg Thoren has hosted numerous Field Days over the years and has discussed improvements\nto his operation\, including: increased fertility\, decreased inputs\, and better return on his bottom line. He focuses his market on direct sale beef\, non-GMO corn. This year\,\nthe team will discuss last year’s outcomes\, expand on 60-inch row and skip row trials\, and discuss forage blends crafted for cattle gains. Also\, featured: fenceless\ngrazing in action\, hybrid corn selection\, and erosion/water quality improvement through managed grazing systems. \nCome join the conversation. The event is hosted as a round table discussion with numerous speakers and open dialogue among the participants.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/ifb-nutrient-stewardship-day/
LOCATION:David Heller’s Farm\, 7979 E Cahill Road\, Stockton
CATEGORIES:all events
GEO:42.2804886;-90.0577129
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260401T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003618-1775044800-1775048400@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/2026-04-01/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T200000
DTSTAMP:20260209T153353Z
CREATED:20260209T153353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T153353Z
UID:10003850-1774981800-1774987200@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Conserving Your Land and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join University of Illinois Extension for a three-part evening series designed for farmers\, landowners\, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and natural resource stewardship. This program will explore practical strategies for improving soil health\, protecting water quality\, and planning for long-term farm transition. Each session will provide hands-on learning\, real-world examples\, and opportunities for discussion with local professionals and peers. Sessions are held March 24\, March 31\, and April 7\, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Lena Community Center\, 497 Lions Dr.\, Lena\, IL 61048. Cost is $15 to attend.\n\nMarch 24 – Soil Health\, Pollinators\, & Habitat\nMarch 31 – Watersheds & Water Quality\nApril 7 – Succession Planning
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/conserving-your-land-and-legacy/2026-03-31/
LOCATION:Lena Community Center\, 497 Lions Dr\, Lena\, IL\, 61048
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
GEO:42.3852519;-89.8268061
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T130000
DTSTAMP:20260323T131845Z
CREATED:20260323T131845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T131845Z
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SUMMARY:Managing Spring Conditions: Tips for Terminating Cover Crops in the Upper Midwest
DESCRIPTION:Join the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) and Farmers for Soil Health on Thursday\, March 26\, at 12:00 pm Central Time for the latest webinar in our free series on cover crops in the Upper Midwest. This live\, 1-hour webinar will feature insights from farmers: – Justin Jelsma of South Dakota and farmer/crop consultant – Pete Kramer of Minnesota on cover crop management\, including handling termination challenges in the spring. – Trevor Rufledt of Aerial Agritech in Wisconsin on the role of drones in cover crops.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/managing-spring-conditions-tips-for-terminating-cover-crops-in-the-upper-midwest/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T101500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260326T121500
DTSTAMP:20260318T154107Z
CREATED:20260313T143337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T154107Z
UID:10003892-1774520100-1774527300@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop Trials Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join local farmers for an upcoming field day on March 26\, 2026\, from 10:15am-12:15pm! The day will begin at 10:15am visiting cover crop trials at Mark Waldbeser‘s farm\, followed by an in-field soil health assessment\, and ending with lunch.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/cover-crop-trials-field-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,field day
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003617-1774440000-1774443600@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/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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SUMMARY:From Tile to Tap Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Join the Vermilion Headwaters Watershed FLASH group on March 25\, 2026\, from 8:45am-12pm for a field day! Join us in the morning for coffee and donuts\, followed by a tour Jim Fulton’s cover crop field\, a demo of an in-field soil health assessment\, a tour of the Pontiac Water treatment plant\, and closing with lunch.\n\nWe will meet at the Saunemin Community Building  (70 North St\, Saunemin\, IL 61769) at 8:45am.\n\nTo register\, please call Joe Stuckel at (309)287-3490. Registration is not required but preferred for catering planning.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/from-tile-to-tap-field-day/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,field day
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SUMMARY:Conserving Your Land and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Join University of Illinois Extension for a three-part evening series designed for farmers\, landowners\, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and natural resource stewardship. This program will explore practical strategies for improving soil health\, protecting water quality\, and planning for long-term farm transition. Each session will provide hands-on learning\, real-world examples\, and opportunities for discussion with local professionals and peers. Sessions are held March 24\, March 31\, and April 7\, 2026 from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the Lena Community Center\, 497 Lions Dr.\, Lena\, IL 61048. Cost is $15 to attend.\n\nMarch 24 – Soil Health\, Pollinators\, & Habitat\nMarch 31 – Watersheds & Water Quality\nApril 7 – Succession Planning
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/conserving-your-land-and-legacy/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Lena Community Center\, 497 Lions Dr\, Lena\, IL\, 61048
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260323T110000
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SUMMARY:Policy Round-Up: What's New in Conservation Ag Policy?
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s Policy Committee on March 23rd for a “Policy Round-Up” and learn what’s new in Illinois conservation ag policy. The webinar will include updates from individual ISAP members on their organization’s policy priorities and other updates of farm-related legislation at the state and federal level.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/policy-round-up-whats-new-in-conservation-ag-policy/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual,policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T160000
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SUMMARY:Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery Count Farm Bureau farmers and community partners are committed to supporting local and statewide nutrient loss reduction efforts. Join Illinois Farm Bureau to learn from agriculture specialists about best management practices\, cover crops\, weed management\, and more. 2.0 Soil and Water 2.0 Nutrient Management CEUs for Certified Crop Advisors will be provided.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/nutrient-stewardship-field-day-3/
LOCATION:Hillsboro Lions Club\, 212 E Fairground Ave\, Hillsboro\, IL
CATEGORIES:all events,field day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260319T090000
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SUMMARY:Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Will County Farm Bureau farmers and community partners are committed to education farmers and lay people alike regarding issues and new developments in the agriculture industry. Nutrient Stewardship and sound farming economics are critical to a thriving farming industry. Join Illinois Farm Bureau to learn more about soil health\, research\, and innovations in the field.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/nutrient-stewardship-field-day-4/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,field day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T130000
DTSTAMP: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/2026-03-18/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260318T160000
DTSTAMP:20260313T143822Z
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SUMMARY:Grow More Training
DESCRIPTION:The Grow More Training was developed by the agriculture outreach team at the National Wildlife Fund to help conservation professionals bridge the gap between information and action. If you feel like the same people come to every field day\, or you’re struggling to reach producers who aren’t already engaged\, this training is designed for you.\nTraditional outreach often reaches innovators\, but many producers fall into the “middle adopter” group and are less comfortable changing long-standing practices. This hands-on workshop focuses on behavior-based outreach strategies that help you: \n\nAttract new audiences\nImprove event planning and messaging\nIncrease adoption of conservation practices\nEvaluate outreach effectiveness\nStrengthen engagement beyond the usual attendees\n\nThe training includes interactive activities\, communication strategies\, and practical tools you can immediately apply in your district programs.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/grow-more-training/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events
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