Illuminating Art in Nature
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…
2025 Illinois NLRS Annual Partnership Conference
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. This year’s agenda features presentations…
2025 Workshop for Watershed Leaders
Allerton Park & Retreat Center 515 Old Timber Road, Monticello, ILThe 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. Registration 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,…
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.
Improving Choices: Farmer Takeaways from the National Cover Crop Variety Project
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…
How to Buy a Farm Webinar Series
VirtualIllinois 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…
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.
Water Quality Seminar Series: Regional Collaborative Research
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. Nov. 12, Sara…
How to Buy a Farm Webinar Series
VirtualIllinois 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…