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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day: Innovative Strategies
DESCRIPTION:Join LaSalle County SWCD and American Farmland Trust for a field day highlighting innovative strategies to promote soil health. Topics will include:\nSoil health principles\nIntro to biochar-benefits and strategies\nQ&A with a biochar industry professional\nCover crops ahead of corn and for weed suppression\nFarmer panel discussion-bring your questions!\nGrazing cover crops site visit after lunch \nLocation:\n11506 E US Hwy 34\nEarlville\, IL 60518 \nRSVP by Friday\, August 21\nby contacting Vicki Heath:\nvicki.heath@il.nacdnet.net\n815-433-0551 Ext. 3
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/soil-health-field-day-innovative-stategies/
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SUMMARY:Diversifying Crop Rotations on a Western Illinois Farm
DESCRIPTION:Luke Jones and his family started a small farm between Rushville and Astoria\, Illinois\, with a diverse livestock and row crop operation. Luke has been working with other farmers for years and believes diversity is key to achieving a resilient farm that is environmentally sound and economically profitable. Join Luke at this field day to learn about extending rotations\, interseeding cover crops into cash crops and incorporating livestock. Luke will also discuss how to diversify and manage cash crop and cover crop species.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/diversifying-crop-rotations-on-a-western-illinois-farm/
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SUMMARY:Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for farmers\, landowners\, and agricultural stakeholders on the current agricultural environment\, including succession planning\, asset stewardship\, Farm Bill\, and market conditions. The event will be on Aug. 25 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Mt. Vernon.  \nDiscussion will cover practical topics\, including:  \nBuilding Strong Landowner-Tenant Relationships: Tips for clear and effective communication to ensure successful farm management.\nUnderstanding Today’s Farm Economics: Gain insights from experts like Jonathan Coppess and Gary Schnitkey to help navigate current financial challenges.\nConservation and Sustainability Updates: Learn about the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and current efforts to improve soil health and water quality through agricultural conservation practices.\nFarm Succession Planning: Learn how to start the conversation with family and the key considerations in succession plans.\nNetworking and Discussion: Connect with other landowners and professionals\, share experiences\, and enjoy lunch while discussing what matters most to your operation.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/focus-on-the-future-sustaining-farm-legacy-5/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton\, Mt. Vernon\, 222 Potomac Blvd.\, Mt. Vernon\, 62864
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SUMMARY:Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy
DESCRIPTION:Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for farmers\, landowners\, and agricultural stakeholders on the current agricultural environment\, including succession planning\, asset stewardship\, Farm Bill\, and market conditions. The event will be on Aug. 25 at the DoubleTree Hotel in Mt. Vernon. \nDiscussion will cover practical topics\, including: \nBuilding Strong Landowner-Tenant Relationships: Tips for clear and effective communication to ensure successful farm management.\nUnderstanding Today’s Farm Economics: Gain insights from experts like Jonathan Coppess and Gary Schnitkey to help navigate current financial challenges.\nConservation and Sustainability Updates: Learn about the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and current efforts to improve soil health and water quality through agricultural conservation practices.\nFarm Succession Planning: Learn how to start the conversation with family and the key considerations in succession plans.\nNetworking and Discussion: Connect with other landowners and professionals\, share experiences\, and enjoy lunch while discussing what matters most to your operation.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/focus-on-the-future-sustaining-farm-legacy-3/
LOCATION:DoubleTree by Hilton\, Mt. Vernon\, 222 Potomac Blvd.\, Mt. Vernon\, 62864
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Field Day
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Mercer and Henry County Soil and Water Conservation Districts for a morning of demos and discussions centered on soil health strategies\, including: \nTorey Colburn\, AFT\, Rainfall simulator & soil health concepts\nLou Liva\, PCM\nShay Litwiler\, Drone demo (weather permitting)\nJason Hessman\, NRCS\, Programs and funding opportunities\nIDOA programs and funding opportunities\nSoil health Q&A and open discussion \nShay Litwiler Farm\n1927 Ridge Rd\, Aledo\, IL \nQuestions Jessica at Mercer SWCD (309-582-5153) or Nikki at Henry SWCD (309-937-3377)
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/soil-health-field-day/
CATEGORIES:all events,field day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260826T120000
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SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-weekly-webinar/2026-08-26/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T190000
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SUMMARY:Using Drones to Interseed Cover Crops This Fall
DESCRIPTION:You know that using cover crops will improve your soil’s health\, prevent erosion\, and enhance nutrient cycling on your land\, but the challenges seem overwhelming.  \nNew technology may provide the answers to the challenges of timing\, weather\, and field conditions that have kept you from fully embracing cover crops.  \nGrow & Graze returns Thursday\, Aug. 27 with a special webinar on using drones to seed cover crops. Panelists include the owners of L&R Ag from Breese.  \nDrones allow producers to interseed cover crops in early fall prior to harvest which allows them to get established. Using a drone instead of heavy equipment eliminates soil compaction and works on all types of field conditions (we mean mud!)\, including those hard-to-reach areas. Learn how the regenerative ag community is incorporating drone technology.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/using-drones-to-interseed-cover-crops-this-fall/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T163000
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SUMMARY:Organic Production Field Day at Banford Road Farm
DESCRIPTION:Explore and learn about USDA certified organic herb and vegetable production with a focus on soil and ecological health. Farmers Julie and Jason at Banford Road Farm are laser-focused on building and sustaining soil health\, and organize their work in order to maintain ecological balance across the entire two acres of field and high tunnel vegetable production\, and eight acres of woods.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/organic-production-field-day-at-banford-road-farm/
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