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SUMMARY:Beginning Farmer Retreat
DESCRIPTION:This annual event brings beginning farmers together to network\, plan and discuss ways to improve their farms while helping to build a sense of community among this fast-growing farming demographic. \nThe theme of the Beginning Farmer Retreat alternates yearly between land access and business. \nThe 2025 Beginning Farmer Retreat’s theme is land access. It is a networking and educational event that helps beginners share and learn from each other’s land access stories and experiences. During the sessions\, you’ll hear from experts about farmland access resources and get lots of opportunities to ask questions. Farm knowledge\, food and friendship are freely shared. \nStay overnight and participate in a networking breakfast with beginning farmers and landowners before heading home.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/beginning-farmer-retreat/
LOCATION:Pilgrim Heights Camp and Retreat Center\, 3005 E Ave\, Montour\, IA\, 50173
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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SUMMARY:How to Buy a Farm Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Illinois FarmLink and Land For Good are hosting a three-part webinar series about the farm purchase process. It is designed for the first time farm buyer\, who can often be overwhelmed by the many complexities of the farm buying process. The three sessions will cover how to find farmland opportunities\, the purchase process\, alternatives to the standard approach of using listings and traditional lenders\, and insights about how to build your farm purchase team. Attendees will also hear from a number of farmers about their actual experiences. \n  \nNovember 6: The Search\, The Purchase Process & Farmer Success Stories\n\nMike Ghia of Land For Good and Nathan Aaberg of IllinoisFarmLink will share useful information about the farm search and purchase process. Marykate Glenn of Mustard Seed Farm and Chris & March Prchal of Trogg’s Hollow Farm will share their successful farm buying experiences. \n\nNovember 13: For Sale By Owner\, Seller Financing & Other Alternative Options\n\nFinding land through listings through a realtor and with traditional lending is not the only way farmers find land and purchase it. In fact\, other approaches can offer the possibility of less expensive farmland ownership. In this webinar\, Mike Ghia and Kathy Ruhf of Land For Good will detail some of the alternative options out there\, including FSBO and seller financing. Harold Wilken of Janie’s Farm and Rachael & Jesse Smedberg of Tulip Tree Gardens will share their experiences.   \nNovember 20: Your Professional Team: Real Estate Agent\, Lender\, Attorney\n\nHow do you choose a real estate agent\, a lender\, and a real estate attorney to guide you through the farmland purchase process? How do you work effectively with them? To answer those questions\, this webinar will feature a real estate agent very familiar with farmland searching and purchasing (Nathan Gudmunson of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group)\, a representative of one of the Farm Credit institutions (Sarah Hoerner of Compeer Financial)\, and an attorney with extensive experience with farmland real estate transactions (Ed Cox of Cox Law Firm\, LLP). Each will also share their tips and insights about buying a farm\, based on the experiences they have had with many clients.  
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/how-to-buy-a-farm-webinar-series/2025-11-20/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2025-11-19/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251119T123000
DTSTAMP:20251107T200940Z
CREATED:20251107T200940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T200940Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Soybean Growers Farm Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:This farm business and legacy conference offers farmers a valuable opportunity to look into operations and focus on the long-term future of their land and family. These events provide practical tools and guidance on topics like succession planning\, financial management\, and navigating legal complexities. There will also be a panel with The Nature Conservancy. Whether planning to transition the farm to the next generation or simply wanting to be more prepared\, the Illinois Soybean Growers Farm Business Summit supports thoughtful decision-making to reach operational goals. Complimentary Lunch Provided. \n  \nChoose from one of two locations: \nTuesday\, November 18\, 2025\n8:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nBeck’s Hybrids\n2100 Bourgeois Drive\, Effingham\, IL \nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025\n8:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nKishwaukee College\n21193 Malta Rd\, Malta\, IL
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/illinois-soybean-growers-farm-business-summit/2025-11-19/
CATEGORIES:all events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Soybean Association":MAILTO:ilsoy@ilsoy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T123000
DTSTAMP:20250917T151638Z
CREATED:20250917T151638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T151638Z
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SUMMARY:Life Hacks Over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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 for you. \nJoin us for these informal gatherings of peers who share a passion for watershed work – and bring your lunch! Registration required.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/life-hacks-over-lunch-a-meet-up-series-for-watershed-professionals-2/2025-11-18/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T123000
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SUMMARY:Life Hacks Over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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 for you. Join us for these informal gatherings of peers who share a passion for watershed work – and bring your lunch! Registration required.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/life-hacks-over-lunch-a-meet-up-series-for-watershed-professionals/2025-11-18/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T120000
DTSTAMP:20251107T194908Z
CREATED:20251107T194908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T194908Z
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Sounds Great -- But Is It Paying Yet?
DESCRIPTION:Adopting cover crops and no-till is widely known to improve soil health long term — but how do the economics pencil out early on? This webinar shares two years of replicated trial data from Illinois comparing no-till and cover crops (alone and together) against conventional tillage for soybean yield and profitability\, along with insights on how soil health testing fits into the cost equation. \nSpeakers:\nAndrew Margenot\, Ph.D – Soil Scientist & Associate Professor at the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign\nHeidi Allen Asensio – Doctoral Student in the Department of Crop Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/soil-health-sounds-great-but-is-it-paying-yet/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Soybean Association":MAILTO:ilsoy@ilsoy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251118T123000
DTSTAMP:20251107T200940Z
CREATED:20251107T200940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T200940Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Soybean Growers Farm Business Summit
DESCRIPTION:This farm business and legacy conference offers farmers a valuable opportunity to look into operations and focus on the long-term future of their land and family. These events provide practical tools and guidance on topics like succession planning\, financial management\, and navigating legal complexities. There will also be a panel with The Nature Conservancy. Whether planning to transition the farm to the next generation or simply wanting to be more prepared\, the Illinois Soybean Growers Farm Business Summit supports thoughtful decision-making to reach operational goals. Complimentary Lunch Provided. \n  \nChoose from one of two locations: \nTuesday\, November 18\, 2025\n8:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nBeck’s Hybrids\n2100 Bourgeois Drive\, Effingham\, IL \nWednesday\, November 19\, 2025\n8:00 AM – 12:30 PM\nKishwaukee College\n21193 Malta Rd\, Malta\, IL
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/illinois-soybean-growers-farm-business-summit/2025-11-18/
CATEGORIES:all events
ORGANIZER;CN="Illinois Soybean Association":MAILTO:ilsoy@ilsoy.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251116T180000
DTSTAMP:20251031T192633Z
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SUMMARY:Common Ground Central
DESCRIPTION:Join Common Ground\, the only farmland access gathering in central Illinois! Due to the compounding trends of consolidation\, rising land prices\, residential development\, and the complexity of farm transitions\, farmers statewide struggle with finding secure\, affordable\, and equitable land arrangements\, while farmland owners struggle to meet their stewardship goals and preserve their farm legacy. \nCommon Ground – Central Illinois is an annual gathering focused on farmland access and farm transition solutions for both farmers and farmland owners in central Illinois. This is a social and educational event for those who have pressing needs around land access\, want to grow their skills\, and care deeply about what broader farmland access challenges mean for the future of Illinois agriculture. The event also gives farmers and landowners the opportunity to make direct connections and encourage each other. \nCommon Ground – Central Illinois is organized by American Farmland Trust\, Savanna Institute\, and Illinois FarmLink. Each partner brings regional expertise\, years of experience working with farmers and landowners\, and a strong commitment to the good food movement. \nAdmission is $10 (pre-registration required). Travel assistance stipends are available for farmers which you can apply for during registration.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/common-ground-central/
LOCATION:Silver Tree Beer & Spirits\, 115 W Pells St.\, Paxton\, 60597\, United States
CATEGORIES:all events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T130000
DTSTAMP:20251031T203347Z
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SUMMARY:How to Buy a Farm Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Illinois FarmLink and Land For Good are hosting a three-part webinar series about the farm purchase process. It is designed for the first time farm buyer\, who can often be overwhelmed by the many complexities of the farm buying process. The three sessions will cover how to find farmland opportunities\, the purchase process\, alternatives to the standard approach of using listings and traditional lenders\, and insights about how to build your farm purchase team. Attendees will also hear from a number of farmers about their actual experiences. \n  \nNovember 6: The Search\, The Purchase Process & Farmer Success Stories\n\nMike Ghia of Land For Good and Nathan Aaberg of IllinoisFarmLink will share useful information about the farm search and purchase process. Marykate Glenn of Mustard Seed Farm and Chris & March Prchal of Trogg’s Hollow Farm will share their successful farm buying experiences. \n\nNovember 13: For Sale By Owner\, Seller Financing & Other Alternative Options\n\nFinding land through listings through a realtor and with traditional lending is not the only way farmers find land and purchase it. In fact\, other approaches can offer the possibility of less expensive farmland ownership. In this webinar\, Mike Ghia and Kathy Ruhf of Land For Good will detail some of the alternative options out there\, including FSBO and seller financing. Harold Wilken of Janie’s Farm and Rachael & Jesse Smedberg of Tulip Tree Gardens will share their experiences.   \nNovember 20: Your Professional Team: Real Estate Agent\, Lender\, Attorney\n\nHow do you choose a real estate agent\, a lender\, and a real estate attorney to guide you through the farmland purchase process? How do you work effectively with them? To answer those questions\, this webinar will feature a real estate agent very familiar with farmland searching and purchasing (Nathan Gudmunson of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group)\, a representative of one of the Farm Credit institutions (Sarah Hoerner of Compeer Financial)\, and an attorney with extensive experience with farmland real estate transactions (Ed Cox of Cox Law Firm\, LLP). Each will also share their tips and insights about buying a farm\, based on the experiences they have had with many clients.  
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/how-to-buy-a-farm-webinar-series/2025-11-13/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T170000
DTSTAMP:20251014T165212Z
CREATED:20251014T165212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T165212Z
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SUMMARY:Water Quality Seminar Series: Regional Collaborative Research
DESCRIPTION:Participate in the Iowa Nutrient Research Center’s free Fall 2025 Water Quality Seminar Series. These public seminars bring together researchers\, conservationists\, and community leaders to highlight collaborative approaches to improving water quality across Iowa and the Midwest. Events are offered in-person at Iowa State University’s Elings Hall and online. Contact: Malcolm Robertson for more information. \nNov. 12\, Sara Winnike McMillan\, Iowa State University\, Amanda Brown\, Polk County Conservation\, and Juan Arellanes\, JEO Consulting\, will share insights on co-designing two-stage channels for cleaner water and resilient landscapes.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/water-quality-seminar-series-regional-collaborative-research/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251112T100000
DTSTAMP:20250903T192803Z
CREATED:20250310T214038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T192803Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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 and network with a strong community of conservation ag enthusiasts.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/illinois-cover-crop-on-farm-network-webinar-3/2025-11-12/
CATEGORIES:all events,ICCON,online/virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="ISAP":MAILTO:ilsustainableag@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T130000
DTSTAMP:20251031T203347Z
CREATED:20251031T175618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T203347Z
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SUMMARY:How to Buy a Farm Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Illinois FarmLink and Land For Good are hosting a three-part webinar series about the farm purchase process. It is designed for the first time farm buyer\, who can often be overwhelmed by the many complexities of the farm buying process. The three sessions will cover how to find farmland opportunities\, the purchase process\, alternatives to the standard approach of using listings and traditional lenders\, and insights about how to build your farm purchase team. Attendees will also hear from a number of farmers about their actual experiences. \n  \nNovember 6: The Search\, The Purchase Process & Farmer Success Stories\n\nMike Ghia of Land For Good and Nathan Aaberg of IllinoisFarmLink will share useful information about the farm search and purchase process. Marykate Glenn of Mustard Seed Farm and Chris & March Prchal of Trogg’s Hollow Farm will share their successful farm buying experiences. \n\nNovember 13: For Sale By Owner\, Seller Financing & Other Alternative Options\n\nFinding land through listings through a realtor and with traditional lending is not the only way farmers find land and purchase it. In fact\, other approaches can offer the possibility of less expensive farmland ownership. In this webinar\, Mike Ghia and Kathy Ruhf of Land For Good will detail some of the alternative options out there\, including FSBO and seller financing. Harold Wilken of Janie’s Farm and Rachael & Jesse Smedberg of Tulip Tree Gardens will share their experiences.   \nNovember 20: Your Professional Team: Real Estate Agent\, Lender\, Attorney\n\nHow do you choose a real estate agent\, a lender\, and a real estate attorney to guide you through the farmland purchase process? How do you work effectively with them? To answer those questions\, this webinar will feature a real estate agent very familiar with farmland searching and purchasing (Nathan Gudmunson of Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group)\, a representative of one of the Farm Credit institutions (Sarah Hoerner of Compeer Financial)\, and an attorney with extensive experience with farmland real estate transactions (Ed Cox of Cox Law Firm\, LLP). Each will also share their tips and insights about buying a farm\, based on the experiences they have had with many clients.  
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/how-to-buy-a-farm-webinar-series/2025-11-06/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251106T110000
DTSTAMP:20251031T202040Z
CREATED:20251029T181413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T202040Z
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SUMMARY:Improving Choices: Farmer Takeaways from the National Cover Crop Variety Project
DESCRIPTION:Join Soil Health Institute for a farmer-focused webinar featuring Dr. Etienne Sutton\, who will break down key insights from the latest 2024–2025 National Cover Crop Variety Project (NCCVP) report. This nationally coordinated\, USDA-funded research effort evaluates cover crop performance across regions and growing conditions aimed to empower farmers with the data they need to make better\, more confident decisions. The webinar is presented by the Farmers for Soil Health (FSH) education team\, composed of U of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture (CRA) and the Soil Health Institute (SHI).
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/improving-choices-farmer-takeaways-from-the-national-cover-crop-variety-project/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="Soil Health Institute":MAILTO:egundy@soilhealthinstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003597-1762344000-1762347600@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2025-11-05/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251107T170000
DTSTAMP:20250630T204550Z
CREATED:20250630T204550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250630T204550Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Workshop for Watershed Leaders
DESCRIPTION:The Fishers & Farmers workshops connect farmers\, landowners\, and collaborators with others who are working for sustainable farms\, streams and communities in the Upper Mississippi River Basin. \nRegistration is officially open for the November 5-7th workshop in Monticello\, IL. At the interactive\, no-lecture\, professionally-facilitated workshop participants will hear new perspectives\, ask questions that matter\, host conversations\, tell stories of challenge and success\, reflect\, and identify their own next steps. \nNew this year\, Fishers & Farmers are looking for sponsors who share a passion to directly impact local landowners and watershed champions working together to protect soil and improve fish habitats across the Upper Mississippi River Basin. Become a workshop sponsor! > Workshop Sponsorship – Fishers & Farmers Partnership
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/2025-workshop-for-watershed-leaders/
LOCATION:Allerton Park & Retreat Center\, 515 Old Timber Road\, Monticello\, IL\, 61856
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251105T170000
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SUMMARY:2025 Illinois NLRS Annual Partnership Conference
DESCRIPTION:This event will provide an overview of Illinois’ ongoing efforts to reduce nutrient losses and will bring together researchers\, policymakers\, agency staff\, and stakeholders to share knowledge and strengthen Illinois’ Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. The conference is open to the public and offers an in-person and virtual option for attendance. \nThis year’s agenda features presentations on:\n\nStatewide nutrient load trends and monitoring tools from the U.S. Geological Survey\nProgress Update on NLRS Data Portal and new data visualization\nScientific insights into nutrient budgets\, flow-normalized phosphorus and nitrogen trends\, and streambank erosion\nSector-specific updates on point source\, stormwater\, and agricultural non-point source program engagement\nCollaborative initiatives from the Nutrient Research and Education Council\, Ag Retail Survey\, Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership\, and Illinois Extension Watershed Outreach
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/2025-illinois-nlrs-annual-partnership-conference/
CATEGORIES:all events,conference,in-person,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251030T210000
DTSTAMP:20251014T171443Z
CREATED:20251014T171443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T171443Z
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SUMMARY:Illuminating Art in Nature
DESCRIPTION:The Red Oak Rain Garden University of Illinois Extension team presents the second annual Illuminating Art in Nature autumnal celebration. A campus–community collaboration led by Extension\, Illuminating Art in Nature brings together imagination\, sustainability\, and education in a magical setting. Centered around student talent\, the event features installations inspired by the films of Studio Ghibli\, glowing jack-o’-lanterns\, and an interactive educational fair about sustainability and water quality.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/illuminating-art-in-nature/
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251029T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003596-1761739200-1761742800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2025-10-29/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003595-1761134400-1761138000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2025-10-22/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251023T130000
DTSTAMP:20251113T204853Z
CREATED:20251113T204853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251113T204853Z
UID:10003767-1761120000-1761224400@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Soil Health and Livestock: The above and below ground benefits of livestock on the land
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a unique regional training highlighting the science\, management\, and soil health benefits of integrating livestock into the farm. The workshop will take place in Ames\, Iowa and is led by Iowa State Extension in collaboration with the Soil Health Nexus. We welcome agriculture & conservation professionals as well as farmers\, landowners and students to attend. \nHighlights of the event:\n– Expert speakers from Iowa\, Minnesota\, Wisconsin and Kansas.\n– Outdoor classroom on soil interpretation and use of soil health tools & apps\n– Interactive planning for cover crops\, extended rotations\, and forage crops\n– Iowa farmers share practical\, real-world experiences with livestock integration\n– CEU credits available: 4 Soil & Water Management & 2 Crop Management
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/soil-health-and-livestock-the-above-and-below-ground-benefits-of-livestock-on-the-land/
CATEGORIES:training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T123000
DTSTAMP:20250917T151638Z
CREATED:20250917T151638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T151638Z
UID:10003763-1761046200-1761049800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Life Hacks Over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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 for you. \nJoin us for these informal gatherings of peers who share a passion for watershed work – and bring your lunch! Registration required.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/life-hacks-over-lunch-a-meet-up-series-for-watershed-professionals-2/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T123000
DTSTAMP:20250820T162329Z
CREATED:20250820T162131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T162329Z
UID:10003742-1761046200-1761049800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Life Hacks Over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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 for you. Join us for these informal gatherings of peers who share a passion for watershed work – and bring your lunch! Registration required.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/life-hacks-over-lunch-a-meet-up-series-for-watershed-professionals/2025-10-21/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251021T110000
DTSTAMP:20251007T144045Z
CREATED:20251007T144045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T144045Z
UID:10003770-1761040800-1761044400@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Why the MAHA Movement Could Still Impact Your Farm
DESCRIPTION:Some say agriculture dodged the bullet when MAHA rolled out. The truth? This movement is still reshaping policy and could put new pressure on how Illinois farmers grow crops and use tools on their land. We’ll expose what’s really at stake\, separate spin from reality\, and talk about how farmers can push back before rules are written without them. Don’t miss the chance to ask tough questions and hear unfiltered perspectives. \nCallie Eideberg\, Principal at the Vogel Group\, is a respected expert in agriculture\, conservation\, and environmental policy. Previously she served as a senior staffer to Senator Debbie Stabenow and held roles at the Environmental Defense Fund and USDA. She also authors Aggie Hot Takes\, a popular LinkedIn blog offering insider perspectives on federal ag policy.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/why-the-maha-movement-could-still-impact-your-farm/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251022T170000
DTSTAMP:20250408T041836Z
CREATED:20250408T041836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T041836Z
UID:10003561-1760947200-1761152400@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Midwest Climate Resilience Conference
DESCRIPTION:The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership will host the 2025 Midwest Climate Resilience Conference at the Baird Center in Milwaukee\, Wisconsin. The conference brings together representatives from the public\, private\, and non-profit sectors to inspire and encourage climate adaptation in communities throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes region. The Midwest Climate Resilience Conference is the premier forum focused specifically on climate adaptation and resilience for the Midwest and Great Lakes region. Join to: \n\n\nAdvance adaptation and resilience for communities and ecosystems  \n\n\nFoster stronger relationships among climate adaptation practitioners \n\n\nExpand the scope of climate adaptation work and coordinate actionable steps beyond the conference
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/midwest-climate-resilience-conference/
LOCATION:Baird Center\, 400 W Wisconsin Ave\, Milwaukee\, WI\, 53203
CATEGORIES:all events,conference,in-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251015T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003594-1760529600-1760533200@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2025-10-15/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T130000
DTSTAMP:20251001T212526Z
CREATED:20251001T212526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T212526Z
UID:10003769-1760443200-1760446800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:CTIC - Four Decades of Connecting and Championing Conservation Agriculture
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on the newly launched Conservation Connector – a central clearinghouse and innovative online platform which is the first and only tool that allows farmers\, ranchers\, and farm advisers to easily evaluate conservation incentive programs and connect with technical support in one place. A brief demonstration will be offered on how conservation program sponsors and technical service providers can easily create a free listing to further ensure farmers can find their unique offerings.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/ctic-four-decades-of-connecting-and-championing-conservation-agriculture/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251014T170000
DTSTAMP:20251014T165244Z
CREATED:20251014T165244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T165244Z
UID:10003773-1760428800-1760461200@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Water Quality Seminar Series: Regional Collaborative Research
DESCRIPTION:Participate in the Iowa Nutrient Research Center’s free Fall 2025 Water Quality Seminar Series. These public seminars bring together researchers\, conservationists\, and community leaders to highlight collaborative approaches to improving water quality across Iowa and the Midwest. Events are offered in-person at Iowa State University’s Elings Hall and online. Contact: Malcolm Robertson for more information. \nDec. 10\, Raj Raman\, Iowa State University\, and Brandon Schlautman\, The Land Institute\, will discuss key learnings from RegenPGC and the future of perennial grain crops.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/water-quality-seminar-series-regional-collaborative-research-2/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251009T150000
DTSTAMP:20250904T142902Z
CREATED:20250904T142902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T142902Z
UID:10003760-1760000400-1760022000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Climate Resilience Learning Circle for Women and Non-binary Farmers & Landowners
DESCRIPTION:American Farmland Trust (AFT) and Hazzard Free Farm invite you to join us for a full day learning circle to gather in community for discussions on climate resilience and agriculture. AFT Learning Circles are designed to cultivate a sense of community and belonging by all who join. Lunch an an optional farm tour will be included. \nWhen: Thursday\, October 9 \nWhere: Hazzard Free Farm – Pecatonica\, IL \nFor any questions or concerns\, please contact Marlee Giacometti\, mgiacometti@farmland.org
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/climate-resilience-learning-circle-for-women-and-non-binary-farmers-landowners/
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person,Learning circle
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