Women in Ag: Soil Health Session – McHenry Co
Main Stay Therapeutic Farm 2919 Keystone Rd., Richmond, ILAmerican Farmland Trust and McHenry Co. Conservation District will host upcoming women's learning circles in McHenry Co. focused on soil health and farmland succession planning in Spring 2025. These learning circles start at 9:00am and include interactive discussions, sharing resources, and connecting with women farmers and local resource professionals. Lunch and optional farm tour will…
The Economics of Conservation
Cerno's Bar and Grill 213 W 3rd St, Kewanee, ILThursday, April 3 | 1:00 – 3:00 PM Cerno’s Bar and Grill, 213 W 3rd St, Kewanee, IL Join us for a farmer-led discussion on cover crops and in-field conservation practices, focusing on economic impacts. This event provides a platform for farmers and professionals to share insights, explore financial incentives, and discuss real-world applications of…
North Central U.S. Climate and Drought Summary and Outlook Webinar
This monthly briefing, hosted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and climate partners (U.S. Department of Agriculture, American Association of State Climatologists, National Drought Mitigation Center), covers the region from the Rockies to the Great Lakes. This webinar will include a summary of past and current conditions in terms of many climate variables…
Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
Iowa Learning Farms hosts weekly webinars to bring in passionate experts to discuss topics including cover crops, wetlands, alternative cropping, soil health, carbon, nutrient movement and management, prairie, drainage, stream health, wildlife, and trees.
Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
Iowa Learning Farms hosts weekly webinars to bring in passionate experts to discuss topics including cover crops, wetlands, alternative cropping, soil health, carbon, nutrient movement and management, prairie, drainage, stream health, wildlife, and trees.
Easements for Land Access: Buy Protect Sell
Buy Protect Sell- Explore key considerations in BPS transactions, including how to plan to achieve the best outcomes for your organization and landowners. This series, hosted by American Farmland Trust, is made possible through collaboration with the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership, the National Agricultural Land Network, and the Land Transfer Navigator Network.
Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
Iowa Learning Farms hosts weekly webinars to bring in passionate experts to discuss topics including cover crops, wetlands, alternative cropping, soil health, carbon, nutrient movement and management, prairie, drainage, stream health, wildlife, and trees.
Actions to Reduce Water Pollution
What’s in your water? How can your actions help reduce and prevent water pollution? Discover what the most common water pollutants are and how you can prevent water pollution by paying attention to what you put down the drain at home and how you manage your yard. Explore how the water treatment process cleans water…
Life Hacks over Lunch: A Virtual Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
Spring 2025 Series. 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.
Easements for Land Access: Strategies for Affordable Farmland
Dive into methodologies that can lessen the financial burdens on incoming landowners, including Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and Option to Purchase at Agricultural Value (OPAV). This series, hosted by American Farmland Trust, is made possible through collaboration with the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership, the National Agricultural Land Network, and the Land Transfer Navigator Network.
Webinar: The Yield Trap – Why Higher Yields Don’t Always Equal Higher Profits
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…
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…