Fungicides: To Spray Or Not to Spray?
Rend Lake College 468 North Ken Gray Prkway, Ina, ILParticipate in live field demonstrations to compare soil systems, drone remote sensing technology for crop scouting, learn about fungicide efficacy, and more. Lunch will be provided. CCA credits will be offered. Speakers: John Pike, Independent Research Agronomist and Consultant Dr. Boris Camiletti, University of Illinois Extension Plant Pathologist Dr. Carl Bradley, University of Kentucky Extension…
Applying Permaculture and Agroecological Principles
In this webinar we’ll be looking at some Case Studies of very different projects that have a common thread – Soil Health. Permaculture Designer Delvin Solkinson will be presenting a community gardening project demonstrating the application of permaculture principles on a small scale. Farmer Cory Miller will be presenting the work he’s been doing to…
Cultivating Conversations: A Panel Discussion and Communication Training for Edge-of-Field Farmers
Knox County Extension Office 180 S. Soangetaha Rd. #108, Galesbury, ILJoin University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership for "Cultivating Conversations: A Panel Discussion and Communications Training for Edge-of-Field Farmers" on Tuesday, June 25 from 9am - 2:30pm in Galesburg, IL. Four Illinois farmers will share why they decided to implement edge-of-field practices on their land, what benefits they are seeing on…
Drainage Workshop Series
Highland Community College West Pearl City Road, Freeport, IL, United StatesFocusing on water quality practices in 3 areas of the state this summer for landowners, tenants, and contractors. The single-day workshop will provide information about the history and progress of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, the benefits of edge-of-field practices, and how to identify suitable sites for installation, cost share opportunities, and wetland jurisdictional…
Meet the Soil Regen Pros
Meet some of our Soil-Heroes. Agroecologist and Educator, Nicole Masters, has been helping farmers transition to Regenerative Ag over the last 20 years. Soil Food Web School founder, Dr. Elaine Ingham, pioneered research into the soil microbiome and how to restore it, resulting in abundant and resilient ecosystems. Meet Soil Food Web Professionals, like Brian…
2024 Solar Farm Summit
Loews Chicago O'Hare Hotel 5300 North River Road, Rosemont, ILDig into all things agrivoltaics at the 2nd annual Solar Farm Summit landing once again next to O‛Hare International Airport in the heart of North America‛s heartland for 3 difference-making days of instructive, illuminating and inspiring dual-use development programming July 8-10, 2024! Discover the enormous potential of a new kind of double harvesting that is…
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…
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…
Getting to Know Your Partners in Conservation, The Best Kept Secret
Join Freedmen Heirs Foundation, NACD, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) for an informative webinar introducing both organizations, their programs, and resources to assist producers in implementing conservation practices on the ground. Collaboration and partnerships among government, local communities, and stakeholders enhance conservation efforts by sharing resources, expertise, and knowledge.…
Effective Weed Management in Row Crops: An on-farm field day with lessons from organic farming
Krug Family Farms East Main Street, El Paso, IL, United StatesA workshop by OATS Managing weeds is a serious issue on many farms. It is helpful for farmers to have many weed control options instead of (or in addition to) herbicides. This on-farm event brings a wide variety of experienced organic farmers and ag professionals together to share what works in non-chemical weed management -…
Twilight Tailgate with the Trees
Savanna Institute Agroforestry Demonstration Farm East Olympian Road, Urbana, IL, United StatesCome hang out with fellow farmers, tree-lovers, and at the largest agroforestry demonstration farm in the state–only 10 miles from the University of Illinois campus. This 120-acre agroforestry demonstration farm features . . . a 20-acre windbreak featuring 11 designs and 28 species a 15-acre hazelnut variety trial featuring 5 new hazelnut cultivars a…