Nature-based Solutions for Climate Resilience Webcast
As climate change continues to impact both natural systems and communities, nature-based practices can provide an important solution for building climate resilience. This webcast features professionals from across the country that are conducting nature-based projects to promote climate resilience. Speakers will discuss a variety of work related to the restoration, protection, and management of natural…
Fielding Resilience: Identifying and Supporting Struggling Farmers
SIU School of Medicine is hosting a webinar on March 27, 2024 from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Participants will discuss challenges facing farmers and their family members, identify signs of depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Participants will learn about resources available to farmers, their families, and those who work with farmers.
The Agroforestry Series: Agroforestry and USDA Funding Live Q&A
OnlineWondering what USDA Programs fund agroforestry practices? Join a LIVE Q&A session with IL NRCS Jamie Jones, WI NRCS Allan Braun, Central IL Farmer (Sola Gratia), John Williams, and Kate McFarland of the USDA National Agroforestry Center to answer your questions! This webinar is part of an eight-part Agroforestry Series hosted by Savanna Institute and…
2024 Conservation Drainage Network Annual Meeting
Join the 2024 Conservation Drainage Network Annual Meeting! This is a must-attend event for anyone passionate about conservation drainage. We are excited to gather in person at the Renaissance Columbus Westerville-Polaris Hotel in Westerville, OH, USA. Targeted Outcomes: Raise awareness of the importance of agricultural water management to farm profitability, local, regional, and national initiatives to advance…
Washington CFB Field Day
All 2024 Nutrient Stewardship Field Days are being offered in-person. Mark your calendar and RSVP using the instructions below. RSVP deadline: March 29th to Washington CFB by calling (618) 327–3081 Location: Greenview Golf Course, Centralia, IL
Life Hacks Over Lunch
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. Registering here will sign you up for all 3 meet-ups. You can attend whichever ones fit your schedule. Brought to you by The Confluence for Watershed Leaders.
Phosphorus Management and Water Quality
Managing phosphorus to meet crop needs and while reducing P loss from agricultural fields is critical to managing water resources. This edition of The Current will focus on P management and water quality - the latest research on P transport modeling, and a review of ag BMPs and their efficacy for reducing P loss.
Life Hacks Over Lunch
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. Registering here will sign you up for all 3 meet-ups. You can attend whichever ones fit your schedule. Brought to you by The Confluence for Watershed Leaders.
Precision Conservation: Increasing Profitability and Conservation on Your Farm
Have you ever wondered when it’s best to remove portions of your field from crop production? Farm-specific ag data can pinpoint marginal areas of your farm where it costs more to grow a crop than what you’ll earn from those acres. Join row crop farmer Jacob Bolson as he leads a live virtual tour of…
Clinton CFB Spring Field Day
All 2024 Nutrient Stewardship Field Days are being offered in-person. Mark your calendar and RSVP using the instructions below. RSVP deadline: April 15th to the Clinton County Farm Bureau by calling (618) 526-7235 Location: Sugar Creek Valley Farms, Aviston, IL
Fluddles Movie Showing in Normal, IL
Normal Theater 209 N. Street, NormalFLUDDLES chronicles the wildlife of Illinois's agricultural wetlands. Sometimes simply described as “big puddles,” fluddles appear in the spring and fall and provide habitat and forage for a diversity of waterfowl and shorebird species. The film was produced and directed by Bob Dolgan of Turnstone Strategies. Dolgan has also produced two Illinois-based films, Monty and…
Diversifying Pollinator Habitat on a Multi-Generational Illinois Farm
Are you looking to diversify your pollinator habitat? Are you tired of the endless mowing of brome and bluegrass? Do you want information on local, hardy seed sources? Join Nancy and John Brannaman as they showcase the ongoing conservation efforts on their Illinois farm. Over the years, the Brannamans have added native prairie mixes, Conservation…