Third Annual Field Festival at Riggs Beer Company
This is an informal event to learn and talk about small grains including wheat, barley, oats, triticale, and kernza.
Conservation Planning for Illinois Farmers
VirtualThe Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff and the Wetlands Initiative are sponsoring two webinars designed to help farmers interested in developing a conservation plan for their operation and how they can use the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement that plan.…
Conservation Planning for Illinois Farmers
Zoom WebinarThe Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, along with the Wetlands Initiative, are sponsoring a webinar to assist farmers interested in developing a conservation plan for their operation. This program run approximately an hour and will be presented live via Zoom at 10 AM on June 5, 2024.…
CTIC – Conservation in Action Tour 2024
This year’s theme, “Diversity in Conservation,” promises to showcase cutting-edge practices, people and technologies that are transforming agriculture and sustainability. We’ll be focusing on the fascinating worlds of rice, cotton and more and how they’re being reshaped by innovation. This tour is your chance to witness firsthand the remarkable strides being made in sustainable agriculture.…
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…
Using CSP and EQIP to Achieve Your Farm’s Conservation Goals
Zoom WebinarAt 10 am on June 24, 2024, the Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, along with the Wetlands Initiative, are sponsoring a webinar to help farmers understand how they can use the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement conservation practices on their…
Using CSP and EQIP to Achieve Your Farm’s Conservation Goals
The Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff along with the Wetlands Initiative are sponsoring a webinar to help farmers understand how they can use the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement conservation practices on their farms.
LICA Water Management Forum
St. Joseph's College 118 W Drexel Pkway, Rensselaer, INWater management professionals will unite at the LICA Water Management Forum—an exclusive platform bringing together contractors, farmers, government officials, the education community, and other industry leaders in water management solutions. The two-day event will overflow with opportunities for education, demonstration, networking, sponsorship, and exhibition. The LICA Water Management Forum will take place at the historic…
Spring Soil Health Field Day
This field day, presented by the Warren & McDonough SWCDs will present information on cost shares, host guest speakers, and more (agenda items provided when you RSVP). Morning session at Spoon River Center - Conference Room C, 2500 E Jackson, Macomb. Afternoon session at Midwest Grass and Forage, 1300 E. University Drive, Macomb. Lunch is…
Agroforestry Office Hours | The Agroforestry Series
VirtualJoin Savanna Institute, Delta Institute, and Nathan Aaberg of The Land Connection for the last installment of The Agroforestry Series! This capstone webinar will feature successes from three years of work in Illinois and Wisconsin focused on agroforestry outreach, a live Q+A to answer any lingering questions about agroforestry basics, programs, incentives, and support, and…
Soil health, Fungi, and the Soil Food Web
Mycologist, Dr. Adam Cobb and Soil Biology Pioneer, Dr. Elaine Ingham will be exploring how soil fungi cooperate with plants and other microorganisms in the soil food web; together they support multiple beneficial outcomes in agricultural and natural ecosystems. For example, fungi play key roles in the aggregation of soil, accumulation of carbon, and supply of…