Following the release of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) 2023 Biennial Report in December, many famers and farm advisors have been left to wonder: What does this mean for my farm? What does this mean for Illinois agriculture? What can I do to help Illinois achieve our goals? One of the Illinois Sustainable…

Join American Farmland Trust in this hour-long webinar highlighting the importance of farmland protection and farmland transfer in ensuring our soils are healthy, productive, and protected for generations to come. This webinar will explain the threat of farmland loss in Illinois and share valuable tools and resources that are available to farmers and landowners who…

The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s recent publication, “An Introduction to Soil Health Practices,” clearly communicates the role of soil health practices in addressing agronomic challenges and resource concerns. Join co-authors Torey Colburn, Conservation Agronomist with American Farmland Trust, and Frank Rademacher, Conservation Agronomist with The Nature Conservancy and Champaign County Farmer, as they provide an…

Agricultural carbon markets and programs continue to change rapidly, with corporations increasingly using purchase of carbon credits to meet their sustainability goals. Farmers utilizing “climate-smart practices” like reduced tillage or no-till, cover crops, and nitrogen management can generate carbon credits and reap financial benefits; however, among the many agricultural carbon market programs there are significant…

American Farmland Trust (AFT) provides technical assistance to farmers and landowners to transition portions of subprime farmland to produce perennial bioenergy crops like switchgrass, miscanthus, and native prairie mix. Marlee Giacometti is a program associate at AFT and a member of the Perennial Bioenergy Crop Diversification project team in partnership with Argonne National Laboratory. In…

Illinois dairy farmers are committed to being good stewards of the land and one aspect of good stewardship is maintaining optimal soil health. Join us for a virtual lunch ‘n learn discussion focusing on conservation practices used by two Illinois dairy farms and learn how those practices positively impact soil health. Jim Isermann, soil health…

Robert Harvey worked for the last two years with Heartland Co-op’s Ruth McCabe to successfully relay crop winter camelina and soybeans on his Redfield, Iowa, farm. In 2023, Robert harvested his first successful crop of winter camelina from this system and he is looking forward to a prospective third crop that fits in his corn…

Center for Regenerative Agriculture will be hosting an online (Zoom) Q&A panel with three Missouri CRCL farmers on the topic of cover crop grazing, where we will discuss their experiences, cautions, and suggestions. This event is open to anyone interested in cover crop grazing.

It's never been more difficult for Illinois farm families to make a living doing what they love. Between changing markets, increasingly severe weather events, and inflation pushing costs through the roof, every day can feel like a struggle just to survive. For many farmers and landowners looking for options to keep their land in agriculture…

Join AFT’s Farmland Information Center and National Agricultural Land Network for a webinar with presenters from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). NASS released the 2022 Census of Agriculture—a “complete count” of farms and ranches and the people who operate them—on February 13, 2024. This session will highlight data about farms…

As climate change continues to impact both natural systems and communities, nature-based practices can provide an important solution for building climate resilience. This webcast features professionals from across the country that are conducting nature-based projects to promote climate resilience. Speakers will discuss a variety of work related to the restoration, protection, and management of natural…

SIU School of Medicine is hosting a webinar on March 27, 2024 from 12:00pm-1:00pm. Participants will discuss challenges facing farmers and their family members, identify signs of depression, anxiety, and suicidality. Participants will learn about resources available to farmers, their families, and those who work with farmers.