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.
Hazel Hill Orchard: Silvopasture and Orchard Tour
Join the Illinois Agroforestry Farm Network for a farm tour at Hazel Hill Orchard, a 20 acre agroforestry operation established in 2022. The tour will feature silvopasture utilizing custom sheep grazing, a highly diversified orchard, and SARE Grant research updates on leaf pellets as mulch.
Prescribed Fire Workshop: Work and Learn
Partners for Fish & Wildlife is excited to invite you to the upcoming Prescribed Fire Workshop: Work and Learn in Peoria, Illinois, on Tuesday, September 29th from 9am to 12pm (lunch & water provided) This free, hands-on event is designed for anyone interested in woodland prescribed burns, with a special focus on prepping your burn…
Herding Conservation Together: How to Help Farmers Get Started with Regenerative Grazing
VirtualInterest in regenerative grazing is growing. Putting animals on the land is key to soil health, and livestock prices make it an attractive time for farmers to give it a try. There are many environmental and economic reasons for a farmer to integrate livestock into their operation. How can conservation professionals support farmers in making…
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.
Putting Data to Work: What Cover Crop Carbon Really Costs – and Pays
VirtualNew University of Illinois research using PCM field data puts a real number on cover crops and carbon. Are current incentive payments hitting the mark? Join Dr. Laura Gentry and Saurav Raj Kunwar, PhD as they break down the costs and value of cover crops, what it means for evaluating cost-share and carbon program payments,…
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.
Midwest Agroforestry Farm Network October Meet Up
VirtualConnect with other agroforestry farmers at these monthly online gatherings! Join the Wisconsin, Illinois, and Iowa Agroforestry Farm Networks to connect with others practicing agroforestry, share your experiences, and learn from one another. This meetup is geared toward farmers in these three states who are practicing agroforestry or looking to add trees to their farms.
Climate Change Adaptation and Preparedness Workshop
Farmers Rising Lodge 1936 Rockton Rd, Caledonia, ILHow can your land be better prepared for increasingly unpredictable weather, changing pest pressures, and extreme climate events? Join Farmers Rising for a hands-on field day where they'll walk through their Climate Adaptation Plan and guide you through developing a climate resilience strategy for your own farm or property. Participants will explore practical, farm-scale approaches…
Fall Field Day and Potluck at Pasture Grazed Regenerative Farm
Pasture Grazed 26673 Malta Road, Clare, ILPack your camp chair and join Illinois Women in Conservation for a grazing-focused Potluck Field Day! The field day will take place at a Pasture Grazed Regenerative Farm, where host Rosalie Trump farms alongside her dad and brother. Join ILWiC and learn how this family farm has made the transition to regenerative agriculture, and hear…