Iowa Farmers of Color Conference
Harvest Vineyard Church 320 S 17th St, Ames, IAThis full day event is an opportunity for farmers of color, from all enterprises, throughout the Midwest to connect with other farmers of color and participate in educational programming relevant to their unique needs. This is an Iowa Farmers of Color event. Iowa Farmers of Color is a group currently in the formation stage, founded…
Fertile Ground Workshop – Whole-Farm Fertility Systems Design & Management
Dunn Richmond Economic Development Center 1740 Innovation Drive, Carbondale, ILFertile Ground is a free, interactive workshop designed for organic, transitional, and small-scale growers. You'll learn how to deepen soil health, reduce input costs, and design a fertility system that is resilient and biologically alive. The workshop blends soil science, composting essentials, and regional resource mapping. You will apply the learning directly to your own operation,…
Common Ground North
Main Stay Theraputic Farm 6919 Keystone Rd., Richmond, IL, United StatesJoin Common Ground, the only farmland access gathering in northern Illinois! At this unique educational and social event, farmers, landowners, and supporters come together to gain practical skills, brainstorm creative solutions, share success stories, and build community. Common Ground North is a collaborative effort of many partners – The Land Conservancy of McHenry County, Center for Agrarian Learning at McHenry…
Mix It Up: Unlocking the Power of Cover Crop Diversity
OnlineJoin Soil Health Institute online Tuesday, December 9th, 11am - 12pm CT / 12-1pm ET for this energizing webinar by Keith Berns, Nebraska farmer, on the power of cover crop diversity. Drawing from years of on-farm experience, research, and innovation, Keith will break down how to build successful multi-species mixes and how diversity can help your system become…
Mix It Up: Unlocking the Power of Cover Crop Diversity
Zoom WebinarJoin Keith Berns, Nebraska farmer, for this energizing webinar on the power of cover crop diversity. Drawing from years of on-farm experience, research, and innovation, Keith will break down how to build successful multi-species mixes and how diversity can help your system become more resilient, productive, and profitable. This farmer-focused session will explore: - Why…
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. Dec. 10, Raj…
Illinois CCA Conference
I Hotel and Conference Center 1900 S 1st St., ChampaignThe 2025 Illinois CCA Conference will be held on December 11th from 8:00am - 5:00pm at the iHotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Access to the conference will be through the conference center doors. This is different than in recent years. The event will be in the Heritage Rooms. The Illinois CCA Conference is an excellent opportunity…
Talk Dirt to Me: Soil Test Interpretation for Profitable Management
Illinois Soybean Association Office 1108 Trinity Lane, Bloomington, ILJoin the Illinois Soybean Association for a technical workshop focused on helping farmers better understand soil test results to reduce input costs, make more informed management decisions, and ultimately improve return on investment.