Project Wingspan’s Pollinator Habitat Management for Agricultural Lands Workshop
IL, United StatesAttendees will learn about Midwestern pollinator species, their economic importance, and their habitat requirements. Speakers will discuss multiple benefits gained from integrating pollinator habitat within agricultural lands. These educational workshops will provide technical guidance on creating and managing different habitat installation types. Topics covered: Pollinator biology and ecology, habitat requirements, and the economic importance of…
Lake Springfield Watershed 2022 “Lunch and Learn” Series
Join the Lake Springfield RCPP for a Lunch and Learn Series on the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ Noon CT Zoom: Link Meeting ID: 834 0269 8147 Passcode: 106405 For questions contact: Sangamon County SWCD (217) 241-6635 ext. 3 Shelly Seman michelle.seman@il.nacdnet.net Jake Vancil jake.vancil@il.nacdnet.net February 9, 2022 – “Best Management Practices for Water…
Streambank Restoration Workshop
Illinois Community Hall 12206 238th St. W., Illinois CityThe Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA), with support from the Rock Island Soil & Water Conservation District and the USACE Engineering Research & Development Center (ERDC), is hosting a Streambank Restoration Workshop on September 15th in Illinois City. With content geared towards advancing the knowledge of conservation technicians, contractors, consultants, and in-field practitioners, the…
Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
Perennial Bioenergy Crop Diversification Webinar
Learn how adding a new bioenergy crop can benefit farmers. A new analysis tool to help make on-farm decisions will be demonstrated. Learn about emerging bioenergy markets and alternative methods of land use.
Developing local Purchase of Agricultural Conservation Easement (PACE) programs: A two-part webinar series
Interested in preserving farmland in your community? Join American Farmland Trust and expert guests for a two-part webinar series aimed at helping local governments build effective programs to protect farmland. These workshops are ideal for local government employees and elected officials, land conservation committee members, farmers and landowners, farm organization representatives, and farmland protection advocates.…
Agronomy and Soil Health Field Day
Precision Conservation Management (PCM) and the Boone County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) are hosting a Northern Illinois Agronomy and Soil Health Field Day on September 22. Agronomy experts will discuss cover crop species and management, provide PCM, crop and disease updates, cover soybean management, and review regional cost-share opportunities.
Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series
Join the University of Illinois' College of Agricultural and Consumer Economics department on Thursdays from 11 am CT to Noon, starting September 15, 2022, for their Fall 2022 farmdoc Webinar Series. The tentative schedule is: Sept 15: Planning on Corn Belt Farms for 2023 Production Gary Schnitkey and Krista Swanson Sept 22: Farmland Prices in…
Student Professional Development Series: Finding a Job
Join the Soil and Water Conservation Society on September 22, 2022 at 6 p.m. EST to kick off a professional development webinar series to help you prepare for your future career. Session Topic: Finding a Job Details: The search can be tough – discover how to find a career that’s the best fit for you!…
Conservation Drainage for Environmental and Economic Risk Reduction
Dr. Michael Castellano, Professor, Department of Agronomy, Iowa State University, will provide a presentation titled “Conservation Drainage for Environmental and Economic Risk Reduction” on Tuesday, September 27th at 3:00 pm Central/4:00 pm Eastern. His virtual presentation will be followed by a question and answer period and open discussion related to the subject matter of his…