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SUMMARY:Doubling Down on Conservation During Times of Change
DESCRIPTION:The Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) was formed by the first chief of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, Hugh Hammond Bennett. For April’s webinar\, we will be joined by Bruce Knight and Leonard Jordan\, former chiefs and former and current SWCS National Board Members. \nDuring this session\, Bruce and Leonard will share perspectives on past evolutions and changes within the agency and the conservation movement. They will share tips and tactics they used for dealing with transition. They will also share their vision for the future of conservation. \nFree for SWCS members\, $15 for nonmembers.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/doubling-down-on-conservation-during-times-of-change/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T130000
DTSTAMP:20250408T040726Z
CREATED:20250408T040726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T040726Z
UID:10003558-1746014400-1746018000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms hosts weekly webinars to bring in passionate experts to discuss topics including cover crops\, wetlands\, alternative cropping\, soil health\, carbon\, nutrient movement and\nmanagement\, prairie\, drainage\, stream health\, wildlife\, and trees.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-2/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T133000
DTSTAMP:20250408T034206Z
CREATED:20250408T033813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T034206Z
UID:10003551-1746014400-1746019800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Easements for Land Access: Buy Protect Sell
DESCRIPTION:Buy Protect Sell- Explore key considerations in BPS transactions\, including how to plan to achieve the best outcomes for your organization and landowners. This series\, hosted by American Farmland Trust\, is made possible through collaboration with the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership\, the National Agricultural Land Network\, and the Land Transfer Navigator Network.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/easements-for-land-access-buy-protect-sell/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20250408T040820Z
CREATED:20250408T040820Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T040820Z
UID:10003559-1746619200-1746622800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Iowa Learning Farms Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Iowa Learning Farms hosts weekly webinars to bring in passionate experts to discuss topics including cover crops\, wetlands\, alternative cropping\, soil health\, carbon\, nutrient movement and\nmanagement\, prairie\, drainage\, stream health\, wildlife\, and trees.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/iowa-learning-farms-webinar-3/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T140000
DTSTAMP:20250408T034543Z
CREATED:20250408T034543Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T034543Z
UID:10003555-1746709200-1746712800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Actions to Reduce Water Pollution
DESCRIPTION:What’s in your water? How can your actions help reduce and prevent water pollution? Discover what the most common water pollutants are and how you can prevent water pollution by paying attention to what you put down the drain at home and how you manage your yard. Explore how the water treatment process cleans water before it returns to lakes\, rivers\, and streams. \nThis program will be presented by Sarah Zack\, pollution prevention specialist\, Abigail Garofalo\, natural resources\, environment\, and energy educator\, Eliana Brown\, water quality and stormwater specialist\, and Peggy Anesi\, natural resources\, environment\, and energy educator.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/actions-to-reduce-water-pollution/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250509T100000
DTSTAMP:20250425T195117Z
CREATED:20250425T195117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T195117Z
UID:10003563-1746781200-1746784800@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:ISAP's Policy Round-Up: What's New in Conservation Ag?
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership Policy Committee\, this webinar will give an overview of relevant Illinois policies related to agriculture and conservation policy. \nParticipants will hear from ISAP members and learn about their policy priorities and ongoing policy work\, including: \n\nSoil and Water Conservation District Funding\nFall Covers for Spring Savings\nFarmland Succession Task Force\nShoreline Restoration\nFarm Bill Updates
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/isaps-policy-round-up-whats-new-in-conservation-ag/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual,policy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T090000
DTSTAMP:20250512T164627Z
CREATED:20250512T164459Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T164627Z
UID:10003659-1747211400-1747213200@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop Management - Planting
DESCRIPTION:This Midwest Cover Crops Council webinar series starts this week – Wednesday\, May 14 through Friday\, May 16. Join us for one or all of this series of brief webinars covering the updated recommendations on our Getting Started with Cover Crop Pages. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link: https://z.umn.edu/MCCCWebPageWebinars. \nDates and topics include: \nMay 14 – Planting (8:30am-9:00am CT)\nMay 15 – Equipment (8:30am-9:00am CT)\nMay 16 – Nutrient Management (8:30am-9:00am CT)
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/cover-crop-management-planting/
CATEGORIES:all events,Cover Crop Calls,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250514T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003572-1747224000-1747227600@ilsustainableag.org
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/2025-05-14/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250515T090000
DTSTAMP:20250512T164702Z
CREATED:20250512T164552Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T164702Z
UID:10003660-1747297800-1747299600@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop Management - Equipment
DESCRIPTION:This Midwest Cover Crops Council webinar series starts this week – Wednesday\, May 14 through Friday\, May 16. Join us for one or all of this series of brief webinars covering the updated recommendations on our Getting Started with Cover Crop Pages. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link: https://z.umn.edu/MCCCWebPageWebinars. \nDates and topics include: \nMay 14 – Planting (8:30am-9:00am CT)\nMay 15 – Equipment (8:30am-9:00am CT)\nMay 16 – Nutrient Management (8:30am-9:00am CT)
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/cover-crop-management-equipment/
CATEGORIES:all events,Cover Crop Calls,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250516T090000
DTSTAMP:20250512T164658Z
CREATED:20250512T164658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250512T164658Z
UID:10003661-1747384200-1747386000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Cover Crop Management - Nutrient Management
DESCRIPTION:This Midwest Cover Crops Council webinar series starts this week – Wednesday\, May 14 through Friday\, May 16. Join us for one or all of this series of brief webinars covering the updated recommendations on our Getting Started with Cover Crop Pages. \nRegister to receive the Zoom link: https://z.umn.edu/MCCCWebPageWebinars. \nDates and topics include: \nMay 14 – Planting (8:30am-9:00am CT)\nMay 15 – Equipment (8:30am-9:00am CT)\nMay 16 – Nutrient Management (8:30am-9:00am CT)
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/cover-crop-management-nutrient-management/
CATEGORIES:all events,Cover Crop Calls,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250520T123000
DTSTAMP:20250408T041223Z
CREATED:20250408T041223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T041223Z
UID:10003560-1747740600-1747744200@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Life Hacks over Lunch: A Virtual Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
DESCRIPTION:Spring 2025 Series. This free\, virtual meet-up series is a peer-learning opportunity for watershed professionals to share ideas and advice for solving real-life challenges of watershed projects. Registering here will sign you up for all 3 meet-ups. You can attend whichever ones fit your schedule. Brought to you by The Confluence for Watershed Leaders.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/life-hacks-over-lunch-a-virtual-meet-up-series-for-watershed-professionals-3/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003573-1747828800-1747832400@ilsustainableag.org
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/2025-05-21/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T133000
DTSTAMP:20250408T033924Z
CREATED:20250408T033924Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T033924Z
UID:10003552-1747828800-1747834200@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Easements for Land Access: Strategies for Affordable Farmland
DESCRIPTION:Dive into methodologies that can lessen the financial burdens on incoming landowners\, including Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and Option to Purchase at Agricultural Value (OPAV). This series\, hosted by American Farmland Trust\, is made possible through collaboration with the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership\, the National Agricultural Land Network\, and the Land Transfer Navigator Network.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/easements-for-land-access-strategies-for-affordable-farmland/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20250516T184159Z
CREATED:20250516T184159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T184159Z
UID:10003699-1747836000-1747839600@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Facing the Future: Tornado Alley Shifts & Their Impact on Illinois Farming
DESCRIPTION:Growing in Illinois has always been difficult\, but it’s getting even harder. Meteorologist David Yeomans dives into how tornado alley is shifting into our area\, damaging thunderstorm wind events are happening more often\, and temperatures are becoming more variable. He also analyzes new soil moisture projections for the rest of the season.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/facing-the-future-tornado-alley-shifts-their-impact-on-illinois-farming/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T133000
DTSTAMP:20250516T185513Z
CREATED:20250516T185351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T185513Z
UID:10003700-1747904400-1747920600@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:2025 Pennycress Field Day
DESCRIPTION:This day has been established to introduce the new winter annual crop Field Pennycress to local producers. Researchers along with industry representatives will be present to discuss this very unique short season crop. Five years of research have been completed towards the development and commercial launch of pennycress. Research will be presented and the day will discuss abiotic stresses impacting pennycress production\, crop rotations with pennycress\, economics on Illinois crop rotation\, and more! \nWhere: Western Illinois University\, Agriculture Field Laboratory – 285 Ember Rd\, Macomb\, IL 61455 | North of the Harry Mussatto Golf Course on Tower Road \nWhen: Thursday\, May 22\, 2025 \nTime: 9:00am-1:30pm \nNo registration required\, free to the public \n 
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/2025-pennycress-field-day/
CATEGORIES:all events,field day,in-person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T143000
DTSTAMP:20250516T185713Z
CREATED:20250516T185713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250516T185713Z
UID:10003701-1747920600-1747924200@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Harvests Under Pressure - Navigating the Impact of Rising Tariffs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an important discussion on how rising tariffs are reshaping the agricultural landscape for farmers across the U.S. While tariffs and trade disputes may seem distant\, their effects are felt locally\, especially by Black and underserved farmers who are already facing historical and systemic challenges such as discrimination\, land loss\, and limited access to resources. Increased tariffs add new economic pressures that can jeopardize livelihoods. \nThis webinar will provide a clear and straightforward overview of the current state of tariffs\, without the political spin or technical jargon. You’ll discover how these changes might impact your farming operation and what steps you can take to manage risks and potentially seize new opportunities during these uncertain times. \nKey Takeaways include: \n\nUnderstanding how current tariff changes could affect farm exports\, supply costs\, and overall profitability.\nLearning strategies to adapt and respond to trade uncertainty.\nHearing insights delivered in plain language\, focusing on practical outcomes for farmers.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/harvests-under-pressure-navigating-the-impact-of-rising-tariffs/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250527T140000
DTSTAMP:20250425T200456Z
CREATED:20250425T200419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T200456Z
UID:10003565-1748350800-1748354400@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Conservation Voices: Mastering the Art of Talking Conservation to Farmers
DESCRIPTION:Talking to farmers about conservation is one of the most important skills conservation professionals say is needed in the field—and one they’re eager to develop. \nWith a master’s degree in agricultural education—and as a farmer himself—SWCS Board Member Keith Berns brings valuable insight to this challenge. As co-owner and sales and marketing manager of the thriving cover crop business Green Cover Seed\, Keith knows how to speak farmer. \nGreen Cover Seed seeks to educate first\, starting with their sales force and extending that education to farmers by offering countless resources across media platforms\, including guides\, articles\, and YouTube videos. \nIn this session\, Keith will share how to communicate with farmers in ways that build relationships and move them toward practice adoption. \nFree for SWCS members\, $15 for nonmembers.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/conservation-voices-mastering-the-art-of-talking-conservation-to-farmers/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250528T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T190559Z
UID:10003574-1748433600-1748437200@ilsustainableag.org
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/2025-05-28/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250529T143000
DTSTAMP:20250509T184117Z
CREATED:20250509T184117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T184117Z
UID:10003569-1748520000-1748529000@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Power of Perennials Webinar
DESCRIPTION:American Farmland Trust (AFT) and Argonne National Laboratory are hosting a technical assistance webinar on perennial bioenergy crops and their end use opportunities on and off-farms in the Midwest. This webinar will share the steps to adopt perennial bioenergy crops like switchgrass\, native prairie mixes\, and miscanthus along with their environmental and economic benefits. Decision-making tools to support crop and site selection will be demonstrated along with updates on new market opportunities and on-farm uses for harvested biomass. Participants will leave with production\, market\, and conservation resources that can support scaling perennial bioenergy crop production\, biomass markets\, and renewable energy technologies in the Midwest.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/power-of-perennials-webinar/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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