Boosting Climate-Smart Agriculture Implementation
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…
5th Annual Harmful Algal Bloom Research Symposium
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. The work presented is diverse in topic as it is in landscape.…
Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course
Dixon Springs Agricultural Center 354 State Highway 145N, Simpson, ILThe 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…
Conservation & Farming
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. RSVP to: Mercer County -…
Get paid for conservation agriculture through nutrient trading
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. Attend this lunch workshop to discover how municipal wastewater treatment districts will pay for conservation agriculture practices via nutrient…
University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits – Various Locations
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…
University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits – Various Locations
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…
2025 Michigan Manure Summit
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. Registration…
Overview of the ISU Economics of Cover Crops Tool
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.
Soil Health Nexus Digital Cafe: Overview of the ISU Economics of Cover Crops Tool
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.
University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits – Various Locations
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…
Everything Local Conference
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…