Farm Progress Show
The 2025 Farm Progress Show will be held August 26–28, 2025, in Decatur, Illinois. With hundreds of exhibitors, we’re proud to call this event the largest outdoor agricultural show in the nation. Designed with farmers and producers in mind, the Farm Progress Show features some of the most innovative technology and products from across the…
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.
Dig in! A Bold Future for Illinois Food and Farms
Zoom WebinarLast year farmers, eaters, food system leaders and ally organizations across the state joined with Illinois Stewardship Alliance to shape a new long term policy platform, a 10 year roadmap of strategies for a more just and regenerative food system. You named the challenges, shared bold ideas and solutions, and co-created a collective vision for the future.…
Good Idea Shop Talks
VirtualThis virtual meet-up series is for row crop and livestock producers who want to exchange ideas and advice for troubleshooting on-farm challenges related to improving soil and water resources.
Twilight Tailgate with the Trees: End of Summer Celebration
Savanna Institute Demonstration Farm - Urbana Urbana, IL, United StatesOnly one Tailgate at the farm this year! Let’s celebrate the start of the school year with a shin-dig at the Savanna Institute Demo 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.
Women in Ag Meeting: “Specialty Crop Production & Our Soils”
Engage with other women in a day of discussion and learning of conservation concepts, including specialty crop production and soils. You will hear from Nick Frillman with U of I Extension and Livingston County SWCD staff. Lunch is provided. Date:September 4, 2025, Starts at 9am Location: 901 W Howard St, Pontiac, IL 61764 Register: by…
Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds: Navigating Change Through Innovative Partnerships
Reductions in federal funding invite innovative and collaborative solutions. Join us via Zoom to explore how industry partnerships, farmer involvement, and state-led efforts are creating new pathways for impactful conservation. See the full agenda here.
Let’s Get Nuts! Monthly Farm Tour
Savanna Institute Demonstration Farm - Urbana Urbana, IL, United StatesThink you’ve seen it all after one farm tour? Think again! Join Savanna Institute monthly as they dive into the seasonal highlights of the Savanna Institute Illinois Demonstration Farms. Every first Saturday of the month, MJ Oviatt or Kaitie Adams will guide you on a walking tour of Savanna Institute Agroforestry Demonstration Farm (Urbana) or 4-H Memorial Camp Farm (Monticello), spotlighting certain aspects…
Underneath the Canopy: Exploring Interseeding, Cover Crop Mixes and Soil Health
David Dedert farms with his father, Dean, raising corn, soybeans, wheat, cattle and sheep near Quincy, Illinois. The farm has undergone a variety of transitions over time, from raising beef cattle to hogs – and now, solely growing row crops. The Dederts work alongside landowner Aleen Mittelberg and farm manager Mike Rice as they transition…