Organic Research Field Day
Monday, August 26th, 2024, 9:30 am – 3:00 pm University of Wisconsin Arlington Agricultural Research Station, N695 Hopkins Road, Arlington, WI 53911 Join OGrain of the University of Wisconsin-Madison for a look at organic research conducted at the University of Wisconsin and an introduction to climate-smart commodities opportunities for farmers. This field day is free…
Summer Farm Tour 2024
Saunemin Community Building North Street, Saunemin, Illinois, United StatesCome tour an ag tile-treatment constructed wetland and field sites utilizing conservation practices such as no-till/strip-till, cover crops, nutrient management. You will also hear from U of I researcher Dr. Zhongjie Yu on the "Effects of tillage, fertilizer placement, and winter cover crops on nutrient losses."
Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association Drainage Workshop
Rend Lake College 468 North Ken Gray Prkway, Ina, ILJoin Illinois LICA and it’s conservation partners for the latest information on the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (ILNLRS), a deep dive on edge of field practices (EOF) for tile drainage treatment, government and private cost share opportunities, WOTUS, and jurisdictional wetlands and determination information. Contractors will also learn about the business opportunities associated with…
Summer Farm Tour
Saunemin Community Building North Street, Saunemin, Illinois, United StatesThe Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District will host a summer farm tour Tuesday, Aug. 27. The tour kicks off at the Saunemin Community Building, 70 North St., with registration and coffee at 8 a.m., followed by a program starting 8:30 a.m. Lunch will be provided. Tours include an ag tile-treatment constructed wetland and…
Nutrient Stewardship Field Day – Cook County Farm Bureau
Smith Farms Sauk Trail, Chicago Heights, IL, United StatesFor 2024, IFB and MWRD, as well as partners from Cook County Farm Bureau (CFB), University of Illinois (U of I), and others are joining at a greenhouse and specialty crop operation for a field day focused on highlighting research and resources that are being developed to support agricultural producers of all types. Join us…
Resources to Address Deer Impacts to Woodlands
The 2024 Extension Forestry Webinar Series includes a different weekly presentation each Wednesday at 2:00 pm Central starting on July 31th. You can choose to sign up for any or all of them! Virtual sessions are 1-hour in length, open to the public, and free to attend. ISA Continuing Education credits have been applied for.…
Cover Crop Roundtable Discussion
Marshall-Putnam Extension Office Front Street, Henry, IL, United StatesSharpen your cover cropping skills and network with fellow growers! Join us for an informal roundtable discussion focused on cover crops. We will discuss the previous season’s successes and failures and plans for the coming season. This event will be an opportunity for growers to network, share ideas, and problem solve about the challenges and…
LaSalle County Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
Date: August 29, 2024 Location: Oak Ridge Golf Club, La Salle, IL RSVP by August 23rd to LaSalle CFB by calling (815) 433-0371
Soil Health Field Day
Brookfield TWP Building Marseilles, IL, United StatesThe Illinois Cover Crop Initiative (ICCI) will be hosting a field day on soil science, cover strategies with cover crops in a corn/soybean system, followed by a farmer panel. RSVP: Send an email to lasalleswcd@gmail.com or call (815) 433-0551 x3
Women in Ag: Farm Conservation Community Series ~ Introductory Gathering
Rosewood Farm Prairie Street, Sugar Grove, IL, United StatesCalling all women currently working an agricultural operation or planning (even dreaming) of starting one! This educational series will feature speakers from all aspects of farming ~ you tell us who you want to hear from! Network with other female landowners/operators, share experiences and offer support. Light refreshments will be served. Speaker: Stacy Zuber, Research…
4R Field Talk
Farm Progress Show Site 4275 E Mound Rd, Decatur, ILTopics include 4Rs Management, Equipment Demos, Cover Crop Management and Seeding Application, Corn Nutrient Placement, and More. Lunch will be provided and CCA credits will be offered at this event. Speakers: • Abigail Peterson, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Director of Agronomy • Stephanie Porter, CCA, Illinois Soybean Association Outreach Agronomist • Jim Isermann, Illinois Sustainable…