National Cover Crop Summit
Since 2019, thousands of people from around the world have attended the online National Cover Crop Summit to discover proven, practical strategies in use by foremost cover crop experts. The…
Terminating cover crops and planning for unexpected weather
Join the Midwest Cover Crops Council for a webinar on “Terminating cover crops and planning for unexpected weather” on Wednesday March 19 at 9:30E/8:30C. Dr. Bill Johnson, Purdue Professor of Weed Science,…
Endangered Species Act Grower Workshop
LaSalle County Farm Bureau 1691 N 31st Rd, Ottawa, ILThe Endangered Species Act, passed decades ago, aims to protect our nation's endangered and threatened species. Recently, advocacy by environmental groups, enabled by this legislation, has driven changes to the…
Cultivating Conversations: Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm
Lawrence County Extension Office 10722 Cherry Blvd., Lawrenceville, ILWhen it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and learn from others’ hands-on knowledge on preventing…
Nutrient Stewardship Grant: Economic and Ecological Agriculture
Will-South Cook SWCD Office 1201 Gougar Rd, New Lenox, ILWill County Farm Bureau farmers and community partners are committed to educating farmers and lay-people alike regarding issues facing the agriculture industry. Nutrient stewardship and sound farming economics are critical…
Healing from the Ground Up: Forging A Unified Path Between Agriculture, Food Systems, and Healthcare
Epiphany Farms Restaurant 220 E Front St, Bloomington, ILHealthcare delivery, food systems, and agriculture operate largely in isolation today, limiting our ability to address chronic disease and create sustainable food systems. Human health depends directly on food quality,…
Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
Don Murphy's Farm 7051 Morissonville Ave, Harvel, ILMontgomery County Farm Bureau farms and community partners are committed to supporting local and statewide nutrient loss reduction efforts. Join this field day to tour local strip-till, no-till, and cover…
Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
Addieville Community Club 318 West 3rd Street, Addieville, ILWashington County Farm Bureau (CFB) is hosting a spring field day as part of their multiyear cover crop project. Through active collaboration with Gateway FS, local farmers have been evaluating…
A Practitioner’s Guide to Advancing Conservation Drainage Practices
Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) and a cadre of experienced drainage engineers and technical service providers for A Practitioner's Guide to Advancing Conservation Drainage Practices. This half-day training…
From Farm to Filtration: A Tour of Conservation in Action
Davis Lodge 25449 Davis Lodge Rd, Hudson, ILHosted by McLean County SWCD, Purdue University, NREC, The Nature Conservancy, and Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership, join us on Thursday, April 3, for a unique conservation tour as we learn about…