Emerging Market$ Are Here (Is your data ready?)
Basic Illinois Location (Online) ONLINE, Decatur, IllinoisEmerging Market$ Are Here (Is your data ready?) What does your farm’s data have to do with emerging markets like carbon, water quality and sustainability? Plenty. The quality of your data will serve as a “fast path / proof” for who gets to be first to take advantage of these new opportunities. Join Steve Cubbage,…
2021 Small Farms Winter Webinar Series
The University of Illinois Extension presents a weekly educational series for the small farm community. This series will provide practical knowledge on emerging topics which advance local food production in Illinois. These online presentations will give small farm producers a look at how leading practices in production, management, and marketing enable operations to improve profitability…
Adopting Proven Cover Crop Agronomics and Field Equipment for Long-term Success
OnlineCover crop adoption in the Midwest has significantly increased within the last decade. However, critical questions remain that relate to the impacts of cover crop management on nitrogen availability, cash crop production, and water quality. This webinar will share results on how next-generation cover crop management influences both corn and soybean nitrogen uptake and production…
Virtual Shop Talks for Farmers
Basic Illinois Location (Online) ONLINE, Decatur, IllinoisVirtual Shop Talks for Farmers: Resource Stewardship in Hard Times How can you make soil health and stewardship practices work in times of stress and uncertainty? This virtual Shop Talk series will be an opportunity to have meaningful conversations with other farmers and experts about practical ideas and programs that can help you weather hard…
2021 Small Farms Winter Webinar Series
The University of Illinois Extension presents a weekly educational series for the small farm community. This series will provide practical knowledge on emerging topics which advance local food production in Illinois. These online presentations will give small farm producers a look at how leading practices in production, management, and marketing enable operations to improve profitability…
University of Illinois Extension Baebler Educational Farm Cover Crop Field Day
The Baebler Educational Farm 4022 JJ Road, Waterloo, IL, United StatesJoin the University of Illinois Extension for a Baebler Educational Farm Cover Crop Field Day on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. The program will start at 9 a.m., rain or shine. The Baebler Educational Farm is located south of Waterloo, IL at 4022 JJ Rd. Waterloo, IL 62298. Cover crops have many benefits to the soil,…
2021 Small Farms Winter Webinar Series
The University of Illinois Extension presents a weekly educational series for the small farm community. This series will provide practical knowledge on emerging topics which advance local food production in Illinois. These online presentations will give small farm producers a look at how leading practices in production, management, and marketing enable operations to improve profitability…
Illinois Regenerative Agriculture Initiative Public Meeting
Basic Illinois Location (Online) ONLINE, Decatur, IllinoisIllinois Regenerative Agriculture Meeting Set for April 9 Urbana, Ill. — The new Illinois Regenerative Agriculture Initiative (IRAI) is inviting interested farmers, researchers, nonprofit groups, and others with a stake in resilient agriculture and food production to join its second public meeting on April 9. Launched in October at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IRAI…
Building a Culture of Conservation
The Conservation Learning Group and Iowa Learning Farms utilizes strong partners--farmers, non-farmers, urban residents, educators, agencies, and conservationists--as spokespersons around the state. These people are opinion leaders and positive role models who practice, understand and promote a renewed commitment to a Culture of Conservation. We are continuing our weekly webinar series on Wednesdays at…
Soil Health Basics for Technical Service Providers
Basic Illinois Location (Online) ONLINE, Decatur, IllinoisSoil Health Basics for Technical Service Providers This training provides an introductory Soil Health course and guidance for those individuals seeking to be certified to write Soil Health Management Plans using Conservation Activity Plan (CAP) 116. Participants will be introduced to soil health planning principles and applicable inventory and evaluation tools to identify specific resource…
76th SWCS International Annual Conference
Join us virtually for the 76th SWCS International Annual Conference, July 26-28, 2021. The event will provide the opportunity for attendees around the world to share their conservation stories and bring natural resource management solutions from far and wide into their homes and offices. The virtual event format allows access and inclusivity on a broad…
Soil Health Basics for Technical Service Providers
Basic Illinois Location (Online) ONLINE, Decatur, IllinoisSoil Health Basics for Technical Service Providers This training provides an introductory Soil Health course and guidance for those individuals seeking to be certified to write Soil Health Management Plans using Conservation Activity Plan (CAP) 116. Participants will be introduced to soil health planning principles and applicable inventory and evaluation tools to identify specific resource…