Do More With Your Farmland! How to Work with Your Farmer for Productive Soil, Conservation, and a Wider Legacy
Taking care of farmland you don’t farm yourself can be challenging, especially if you live far away. But where there is a will (and some helpful information) there is a way! Unlock the full potential of your farmland with Illinois FarmLink’s five-part lunchtime webinar series - Do More With Your Farmland. Thursdays 11:30-1:00 pm May…
Women and the Land Spotlight on Conservation
Wataga Fire Department 310 W Willard St, Wataga, ILDiscover how practical, on‑farm conservation can strengthen both your land and your bottom line. This educational program will explore conservation practices that keep nutrients where they belong—on your fields—and highlight cost‑share opportunities available in your area. Participants will learn how to use basic farm financial documents as powerful decision‑making tools when evaluating management options. Whether…
Lee County Nutrient Stewardship Summer Field Day
The Nutrient Stewardship Program has become a cornerstone to Illinois Farm Bureau’s work to implement the NLRS and encourage implementation of environmental Best Management Practices. Under this program, CFBs are directly funded to create programs according to their local needs but within IFB’s priorities. Direct funding of local CFBs empowers local producers and agricultural communities…
From Farm to Faucet Field Day
Join the Coles County FLASH group on Tuesday, June 30 for From Farm to Faucet, a stacked field day covering soil health, cover crops, and water quality. This field day provides the opportunity to understand how farmers and water treatment plants interact with our local waterways. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. During…
Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy
DeKalb County Farm Bureau Building 1350 W Prairie Dr, Sycamore, ILFocus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for farmers, landowners, and agricultural stakeholders on the current agricultural environment, including succession planning, asset stewardship, Farm Bill, and market conditions. The event will be on June 30 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Building. Discussion will cover practical topics, including:…
Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy
DeKalb County Farm Bureau Building 1350 W Prairie Dr, Sycamore, ILFocus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for farmers, landowners, and agricultural stakeholders on the current agricultural environment, including succession planning, asset stewardship, Farm Bill, and market conditions. Discussion will cover practical topics, including: Building Strong Landowner-Tenant Relationships: Tips for clear and effective communication to ensure successful farm…
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.
Reducing Applied Inputs After Years of Building Soil Health
Brian Corkill and his father, Alan, farm corn and soybeans near Galva, Illinois, using strip-till and no-till systems, along with cover crops. Brian started using cover crops about 15 years ago to slow soil erosion and reverse soil compaction. He has since observed other positive effects of cover crops – such as his ability to…
Southern Illinois Nutrient Stewardship Summer Field Day
The Nutrient Stewardship Program has become a cornerstone to Illinois Farm Bureau’s work to implement the NLRS and encourage implementation of environmental Best Management Practices. Under this program, CFBs are directly funded to create programs according to their local needs but within IFB’s priorities. Direct funding of local CFBs empowers local producers and agricultural communities…
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…