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Nutrient Stewardship Field Days – Bureau County Field Day

The Nutrient Stewardship Program has become a cornerstone to Illinois Farm Bureau’s work to implement the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and encourage implementation of environmental Best Management Practices. Across Illinois, IFB will host various field days addressing topics like cover crops, economics and soil health, grazing, nutrient management, and more! Topic: Field-scale nutrient monitoring RSVP…

Power of Perennials Workshop – Decatur, IL

Richland Community College 3357 N President Howard Brown Blvd, Decatur, IL, United States

City of Decatur, American Farmland Trust (AFT), Argonne National Laboratory are hosting a technical assistance workshop for perennial bioenergy crops. This workshop will provide detailed agronomic expertise to farmers & landowners on the steps to adopt a perennial bioenergy crop like switchgrass and native prairie mixes. AFT will share information on environmental and economic benefits to perennial bioenergy…

Stack Your Farm’s Potential with Alley Cropping! Monthly Farm Tour

Allerton Park & Retreat Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, IL

Think you’ve seen it all after one farm tour? Think again! Join Savanna Institute monthly as they dive into the seasonal highlights of the Savanna Institute Illinois Demonstration Farms. Every first Saturday of the month, MJ Oviatt or Kaitie Adams will guide you on a walking tour of Savanna Institute Agroforestry Demonstration Farm (Urbana) or 4-H Memorial Camp Farm (Monticello), spotlighting certain aspects…

Smart Nitrogen Management: Timing, Rate, and ROI

Join Precision Conservation Management (PCM) for our comprehensive 2025 webinar series, featuring insights from leading agricultural experts. PCM Director Greg Goodwin and Operations Manager Clay Bess kick off the series in February, introducing this innovative farmer-led program that combines data analysis with technical assistance. Throughout the year, Dr. Laura Gentry of IL Corn and University…

Mental Health First Aid Training

Groundswell Cafe 201 3rd Ave SW, Cedar Rapids, IA

Hosted by Marbleseed, the Mental Health First Aid Training provides the farming community and technical advisors with the tools to raise awareness about mental health challenges prevalent in farming communities, reduce stigma, and facilitate open conversations about well-being. This can help create a supportive environment where farmers feel comfortable seeking help and support. Participants will:…

ISAP’s Cultivate Connections Luncheon at the Illinois State Fair

Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership's Alphabet Soup and Midwest Dairy invite you to our second State Fair Networking Luncheon! This year, we're reflecting on 10 years of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and highlighting wins from across the state. Join us for time to connect over a free, delicious hot lunch and an ice cream treat.…

Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Webinar

Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Webinar

The Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (ICCON) 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…

Soil Health Academy Field Day – August

Learn from experienced Soil Health Academy instructors, participate in on-farm demonstrations about the principles of regenerative agriculture, and hear first-hand from farmers and their successes with improving soil health on their farms. The field days will take place on July 9th in St. Jacob, IL and August 14th in St. Rose, IL. Registration is required.…