IL Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework Cohort Meetings
The Illinois ACPF Cohort, coordinated by ISAP, continues to meet to provide opportunities for individuals who are currently using or are interested in using ACPF tools to network with peers, collaborate, troubleshoot, and share lessons learned in an informal space. New members are always welcome to join ACPF cohort meetings which are held approximately bi-monthly.…
LaSalle CFB Field Day
For several years, LaSalle County Farm Bureau (CFB) has supported numerous areas of nutrient stewardship education and outreach, including hosting field days and other events. This year, the CFB, as well as researchers from the University of Illinois (U of I) will join to educate attendees about the emerging field of biologicals and genetic technology…
Iowa Learning Farms Wednesday Webinars
VirtualA weekly webinar series hosted by Iowa Learning Farms Wednesdays at 12pm CT. 08/16: Compacting Infiltration Between Prairie Strips and Row Crop Fields Across Iowa with Eric Henning, Iowa State University 08/23: CAFO Impacts, Costs, & Rulemaking in Iowa with Alicia Vasto, Iowa Environmental Council 08/30: Corn Stover Harvest Impacts in Central Iowa with Rob…
Managing Input Costs with Conservation
Jackson Ellis Community Center, Homer, IL 500 E 2nd St, Homer, ILPrecision Conservation Management is hosting an event in Homer, IL to discuss the potential for using conservation to manage, or offset rising input costs. Speakers at this event will include: Leyton Brown, PCM Specialist: Opening Remarks and Opportunities Within PCM Greg Goodwin, Director of PCM: PCM Purpose and Overview Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois Professor…
Managing Input Costs with Conservation
Jackson Ellis Community Center 500 E 2nd St, Homer, ILPrecision Conservation Management is hosting an event in Homer, IL for farmers and other agriculture professionals to hear about how conservation can be used to address high input costs. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 22nd, and the doors will open at 9:30 AM, with the presentations beginning at 10 AM. This event…
Wayne CFB Field Day
As part of their ongoing Nutrient Stewardship project, Wayne County Farm Bureau (CFB) is continuing to sponsor a Nutrient Loss Inhibitor Demonstration (NLID) plot at Fred Blessing’s farm, to demonstrate fertilizer efficiency and economics. This work takes place through an active partnership with Wabash Valley Service Company. The 2023 field day will focus on updating…
Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Webinar Series
Join ISAP for the final PCSC webinar in the series! This hour-long session will feature, Savanna Institute - Expanding Agroforestry Production and Markets and Field to Market - The Climate-Smart Agriculture Innovative Finance Initiative. Both programs will include an overview of the programs and time for Q&A for each project. Each presenter will also share…
Farm Progress Show
Decatur, IL 940 N Glasgow Road, Decatur, IL, United StatesThe Farm Progress Show is the nation’s largest outdoor farm event that annually hosts over 600 exhibitors from around the world. Every year, the Farm Progress Show connects thousands of producers with companies that are pushing the boundaries of innovation in agriculture. It is the best place to see what’s next for agriculture. Come join…
High Plains Grains Field Day
The Moest family farm, located in Winslow, Illinois, is owned and operated by brothers Ben and Grant Moest. Together, they farm just under 3,000 acres of non-GMO corn, food-grade soybeans and small grains used for seed and grain. They use cover crops on most of their acres and own and operate their independent pork business,…
Illinois Organic Systems Trial’s Roots and Rotations Field Day
When: August 31 from 4:00-7:00 PM Where: 4202 S First Street Champaign IL - South of the Crop Sciences Research and Education Center at the corner of 1st and Deers Road. Registration is not required Join us for an early evening tour of the Illinois Organic Systems Trial, affiliated projects, and the Organic Nursery. Learn how…
Bureau County Soil & Water Conservation District Cover Crop Field Day
Join Bureau County SWCD to hear from cover crop specialists, financial assistance for cover crops, a farmer panel, followed by an equipment tour! Lunch will be provided by Farmer Smoked BBQ. RSVP to the SWCD office: 815-875-8732 x 3 Date / Time: Wednesday, September 6th from 9AM-1PM Location: 29053 1500 E St. Walnut, IL 61376…
Carbon, Covers, and Conservation Field Day
Join to learn how carbon markets, cover crops, and conservation practices can work together to benefit your farming operations. Date: Thursday, September 7th Time: 9AM-11AM Location: U of I Extension Office, 1650 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 See additional information in this flyer