Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network Webinar
The Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network (ICON) convenes agriculture 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 conservation agriculture. Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICON calls provide an opportunity to share knowledge…
Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Practices That Pay: What 11 Years of Data Reveals About Tillage, Nitrogen Management, and Cover Crops
VirtualWhat separates the most profitable corn and soybean fields from the rest? After 11 years of field data from hundreds of thousands of Illinois acres, PCM has some clear answers. Join Dr. Laura Gentry for a look at what PCM data shows regarding tillage systems, nitrogen management, and cover crop adoption analyzed for both environmental…
Do More With Your Farmland! How to Work with Your Farmer for Productive Soil, Conservation, and a Wider Legacy
Taking care of farmland you don’t farm yourself can be challenging, especially if you live far away. But where there is a will (and some helpful information) there is a way! Unlock the full potential of your farmland with Illinois FarmLink’s five-part lunchtime webinar series - Do More With Your Farmland. Thursdays 11:30-1:00 pm May…
Life Hacks Over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
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. If you work with farmers and communities on watershed-scale projects to improve water quality and have ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t want to recreate the wheel,” this meet-up series is…
Virtual Cover Crop Chats
VirtualAn informal space to exchange cover crop ideas and troubleshoot challenges with fellow farmers.
Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
Join Iowa Learning Farms weekly webinars on Wednesdays at 12pm CT. The webinars dive into a variety of topics each week related to conservation agriculture, improving water quality, farmer communications, nutrient management, and more.
Do More With Your Farmland! How to Work with Your Farmer for Productive Soil, Conservation, and a Wider Legacy
Taking care of farmland you don’t farm yourself can be challenging, especially if you live far away. But where there is a will (and some helpful information) there is a way! Unlock the full potential of your farmland with Illinois FarmLink’s five-part lunchtime webinar series - Do More With Your Farmland. Thursdays 11:30-1:00 pm May…
Do More With Your Farmland! Creating a Good Lease, Lease Rates, and Soil Testing for Soil Health
VirtualOnce you have the right farmer, it’s time to work out a good arrangement with them. Rachel Armstrong of Farm Commons will provide an overview of how leases work and how to use the lease negotiation process to build a good relationship. Silas Brewster of CommonGround will explain the basics of setting lease rates. David…
Cook County Nutrient Stewardship Summer Field Day
Lincoln Park Zoo 2001 N. Clark St, Chicago, ILThe Nutrient Stewardship Program has become a cornerstone to Illinois Farm Bureau’s work to implement the NLRS and encourage implementation of environmental Best Management Practices. Under this program, CFBs are directly funded to create programs according to their local needs but within IFB’s priorities. Direct funding of local CFBs empowers local producers and agricultural communities…