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SUMMARY:Everything Local Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Everything Local Conference is the largest local food conference in Illinois. It brings together Illinois growers\, producers\, and food system players from across the state. The three-day conference features keynote speakers\, 100+ educational sessions\, a tradeshow with 65+ exhibitors\, and conference meals crafted with Illinois-grown foods. Attendees have the opportunity to network and attend workshops on topics like specialty crop production\, business development\, funding and financing\, and more.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/everything-local-conference-2/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:conference,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250128T143000
DTSTAMP:20250121T201553Z
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UID:10003359-1738056600-1738074600@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits - Various Locations
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will hear research updates from university experts to gain insightful tips for making farm management decisions. Attendees will walk away from Agronomy Summit events with research updates\, resources\, and new connections in their communities. The event is built to provide growers and agribusiness representatives with tools and management considerations for continued farming success. Continuing Education Units are available for Certified Crop Advisers. \nAgronomy Summit events will be hosted throughout the state: \nJan. 14: Peoria Agronomy Summit\, East Peoria\, cost $40. Register by Jan. 7 at go.illinois.edu/AGSPeoria\nJan. 16: Southwestern Agronomy Summit\, Waterloo\, cost $25. Register by Jan. 10 at go.illinois.edu/AGSWaterloo\nJan. 21: Springfield Agronomy Summit\, Springfield\, cost $30. Register by Jan. 14 at go.illinois.edu/AGSSpringfield\nJan. 23: Oglesby Agronomy Summit\, Oglesby\, cost $25. Register by Jan. 16 at go.illinois.edu/AGSOglesby\nJan. 28: Southeastern Agronomy Summit\, Albion\, free to attend. Register by Jan. 21 at go.illinois.edu/AGSAlbion\nJan. 29: Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit\, Freeport\, cost $25. Register by Jan. 22 at go.illinois.edu/AGSFreeport
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/university-of-illinois-extension-agronomy-summits-various-locations/2025-01-28/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T150000
DTSTAMP:20241221T023852Z
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UID:10003363-1737554400-1737558000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Overview of the ISU Economics of Cover Crops Tool
DESCRIPTION:The Soil Health Nexus is hosting a webinar on the Iowa State University Economics of Cover Crops Tool. Tune in to hear about the the decision tool inputs and outputs – including projected and actual costs and benefits resulting from cover crops.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/overview-of-the-isu-economics-of-cover-crops-tool/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250122T160000
DTSTAMP:20250107T013742Z
CREATED:20250107T013742Z
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UID:10003366-1737538200-1737561600@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:2025 Michigan Manure Summit
DESCRIPTION:The Michigan Manure Summit is an annual educational event affiliated with the Michigan Manure Hauler Certification Program. Anyone who hauls manure is encouraged to attend. Topics that will be addressed include biosecurity\, spill response scenario training\, climate resiliency\, managing compaction\, BMPs for solid and liquid manure application\, and other relevant topics to manure application. \nRegistration deadline: January 14\, 2025
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/2025-michigan-manure-summit/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250121T143000
DTSTAMP:20250121T201553Z
CREATED:20241218T052141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T201553Z
UID:10003358-1737451800-1737469800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits - Various Locations
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will hear research updates from university experts to gain insightful tips for making farm management decisions. Attendees will walk away from Agronomy Summit events with research updates\, resources\, and new connections in their communities. The event is built to provide growers and agribusiness representatives with tools and management considerations for continued farming success. Continuing Education Units are available for Certified Crop Advisers. \nAgronomy Summit events will be hosted throughout the state: \nJan. 14: Peoria Agronomy Summit\, East Peoria\, cost $40. Register by Jan. 7 at go.illinois.edu/AGSPeoria\nJan. 16: Southwestern Agronomy Summit\, Waterloo\, cost $25. Register by Jan. 10 at go.illinois.edu/AGSWaterloo\nJan. 21: Springfield Agronomy Summit\, Springfield\, cost $30. Register by Jan. 14 at go.illinois.edu/AGSSpringfield\nJan. 23: Oglesby Agronomy Summit\, Oglesby\, cost $25. Register by Jan. 16 at go.illinois.edu/AGSOglesby\nJan. 28: Southeastern Agronomy Summit\, Albion\, free to attend. Register by Jan. 21 at go.illinois.edu/AGSAlbion\nJan. 29: Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit\, Freeport\, cost $25. Register by Jan. 22 at go.illinois.edu/AGSFreeport
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/university-of-illinois-extension-agronomy-summits-various-locations/2025-01-21/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250116T143000
DTSTAMP:20250121T201553Z
CREATED:20241218T052141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T201553Z
UID:10003357-1737018000-1737037800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits - Various Locations
DESCRIPTION:Attendees will hear research updates from university experts to gain insightful tips for making farm management decisions. Attendees will walk away from Agronomy Summit events with research updates\, resources\, and new connections in their communities. The event is built to provide growers and agribusiness representatives with tools and management considerations for continued farming success. Continuing Education Units are available for Certified Crop Advisers. \nAgronomy Summit events will be hosted throughout the state: \nJan. 14: Peoria Agronomy Summit\, East Peoria\, cost $40. Register by Jan. 7 at go.illinois.edu/AGSPeoria\nJan. 16: Southwestern Agronomy Summit\, Waterloo\, cost $25. Register by Jan. 10 at go.illinois.edu/AGSWaterloo\nJan. 21: Springfield Agronomy Summit\, Springfield\, cost $30. Register by Jan. 14 at go.illinois.edu/AGSSpringfield\nJan. 23: Oglesby Agronomy Summit\, Oglesby\, cost $25. Register by Jan. 16 at go.illinois.edu/AGSOglesby\nJan. 28: Southeastern Agronomy Summit\, Albion\, free to attend. Register by Jan. 21 at go.illinois.edu/AGSAlbion\nJan. 29: Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit\, Freeport\, cost $25. Register by Jan. 22 at go.illinois.edu/AGSFreeport
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/university-of-illinois-extension-agronomy-summits-various-locations/2025-01-16/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T123000
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DTSTAMP:20250109T224841Z
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UID:10003367-1736944200-1736949600@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Get paid for conservation agriculture through nutrient trading
DESCRIPTION:Find out how to get paid for conservation agriculture through nutrient trading during a workshop featuring Bartlett Durand of the Central States Water Environment Association 12:30-2pm Wednesday January 15 at the McHenry County Farm Bureau\, 1102 McConnell Road\, Woodstock. \nAttend this lunch workshop to discover how municipal wastewater treatment districts will pay for conservation agriculture practices via nutrient trading credits. \nOur speaker Bartlett Durand utilities with farmers to achieve water quality goals. He’s bringing his program from Wisconsin and Illinois into the Fox River watershed thanks to funding from the Walton Family Foundation. Bartlett has funding to immediately support grants for cover crops and other conservation practices\, plus additional opportunities for future growing seasons.  \nBecause of Clean Water Act requirements for wastewater treatment plants Bartlett is able to partner with landowners for nutrient reduction\, offering more bang-for-the-buck than building wastewater facilities to meet stricter municipal nutrient discharge limits. Instead of expensive treatment plants\, Municipal-Agriculture Water Quality Partnerships benefit everyone in a watershed with improved soil health\, sediment reduction\, carbon sequestration\, wildlife habitat improvement and flood mitigation while improving local water conditions.  \nPlease register for free lunch from DC Cobbs and Bartlett’s presentation by end of day Monday January 13 by contacting Spring Duffey of the McHenry-Lake Soil & Water Conservation District at 815-338-0444 x3 or spring.duffey@il.nacdnet.net.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/get-paid-for-conservation-agriculture-through-nutrient-trading/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250115T143000
DTSTAMP:20250109T230419Z
CREATED:20250109T230419Z
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UID:10003039-1736935200-1736951400@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Conservation & Farming
DESCRIPTION:This tri-county workshop will feature keynote speaker\, Dr. Sean Jenkins\, Why Implement Conservation Practices on Your Farm? The afternoon will feature speakers from Illinois Extension\, Wetlands Initiative\, NRCS\, and IDNR. The event will close with a farmer panel featuring farmers in the tri-county area. 2 CEU credits will be offered. \nRSVP to: \nMercer County – Jessica.grissom@il.nacdnet.net or (309) 582-5153 \nHenry County – Nicolette.pysson@il.nacdnet.net or (309) 937-3377 \nRock Island County – dgillespie@rockislandswcd.org or (3096) 764-1486 x3
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/conservation-farming/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250111T170000
DTSTAMP:20250121T201546Z
CREATED:20240927T210300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250121T201546Z
UID:10003318-1736499600-1736614800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course
DESCRIPTION:The 2024-2025 Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course will consist of four weekend programs (Friday-Saturday) plus a few additional virtual/in-person events.  Each weekend will include in-class presentation\, hands-on practices\, and field tours.  All weekends will start at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (354 State Highway 145N\, Simpson IL) at 9am on the Friday.  Some portions of the course will require a short travel to other locations. \nJanuary 10-11:  Forest soils\, Pruning\, Winter tree identification\, Forest diseases and pests\, management forest tour\nFebruary 7-8:  Prescribed fire\, Tree planting\, Crop tree release\, Tree planting tour \nLodging options are available at the Dixon Springs Ag Center for an additional fee for registrants that wish to stay on site during course weekends.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/southern-illinois-beginning-forest-landowner-course-3/
LOCATION:Dixon Springs Agricultural Center\, 354 State Highway 145N\, Simpson\, IL
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person,training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250109T163000
DTSTAMP:20250107T013043Z
CREATED:20250107T013043Z
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UID:10003362-1736413200-1736440200@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:5th Annual Harmful Algal Bloom Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The symposium is from 9AM – 4:30PM CT on Thursday\, January 9th and is free to attend. This year’s event will focus on three sessions: prediction\, prevention and treatment\, human dimensions\, and monitoring and treatment. The full agenda is now available and can be viewed here. \nThe work presented is diverse in topic as it is in landscape. Two presentations will discuss how agricultural conservation practices or treatment of subsurface ag drainage water can impact harmful algal blooms\, while other presentations will focus on community risk perception\, public health response and investigation to HAB-related illness\, and collaborative partnerships to improve water quality.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/5th-annual-harmful-algal-bloom-research-symposium/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250108T150000
DTSTAMP:20241221T023729Z
CREATED:20241221T023729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241221T023729Z
UID:10003356-1736344800-1736348400@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Boosting Climate-Smart Agriculture Implementation
DESCRIPTION:The term climate-smart agriculture was first coined in 2010\, but has gotten more attention over the last several years. In this webinar we will feature 3 climate-smart agriculture projects that are working to expand climate-smart ag practice implementation across the North Central Region – The Alliance to Advance Climate-Smart Ag Program\, the Climate-Ready Farm Assessment Tool\, and the Satellite-Driven Data for Climate-Smart Ag Inventory.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/boosting-climate-smart-agriculture-implementation/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250107T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250110T170000
DTSTAMP:20241206T232419Z
CREATED:20241206T232419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241206T232419Z
UID:10003037-1736236800-1736528400@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:2025 National No-Tillage Conference
DESCRIPTION:For more than a 3 decades\, the National No-Tillage Conference has been providing the practical tips and information farmers need to run a more successful and profitable no-till operation. In our 33rd year\, we’re ready to do it again at the Louisville Marriott Downtown in Louisville\, January 7-10\, 2025. \nDon’t miss an energetic 4 days of nonstop learning from leading no-tillers\, agronomists\, researchers and other no-till experts sharing innovative ideas that can help you get the most out of your no-till farming system. \nThis 33rd annual conference offers a mix of thought-provoking General Sessions\, expert-led No-Till Classrooms\, collaborative No-Till Roundtables. Plus\, valuable pesticide recertification and Certified Crop Advisor credits will be available to qualifying attendees.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/2025-national-no-tillage-conference/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:conference,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250106T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250106T170000
DTSTAMP:20250107T012832Z
CREATED:20250107T012832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T012832Z
UID:10003361-1736152200-1736182800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Field Advisor Forum
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a farmer\, agronomist\, or industry stakeholder\, the Field Advisor Forum promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to help improve yield and profitability. Don’t miss this opportunity to network with peers\, share experiences\, and see the value of the Illinois soybean checkoff. CCA credits\, a continental breakfast\, lunch\, and free parking are all included. The event will be streamed live on Field Advisor’s YouTube channel\, providing a virtual option for attendees. \n 
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/field-advisor-forum/
LOCATION:IL
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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