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University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits – Various Locations
University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits – Various Locations
Attendees will hear research updates from university experts to gain insightful tips for making farm management decisions. Attendees will walk away from Agronomy Summit events with research updates, resources, and new connections in their communities. The event is built to provide growers and agribusiness representatives with tools and management considerations for continued farming success. Continuing…
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Everything Local Conference
The Everything Local Conference is the largest local food conference in Illinois. It brings together Illinois growers, producers, and food system players from across the state. The three-day conference features keynote speakers, 100+ educational sessions, a tradeshow with 65+ exhibitors, and conference meals crafted with Illinois-grown foods. Attendees have the opportunity to network and attend…
2025 Everything Local Conference
Join the 2025 Everything Local Conference at the Bank of Springfield Center on January 29-31, 2025. Everything Local Conference brings together more people than ever from across Illinois' local food, specialty crop and farmers market supply chains. Aside from networking opportunities and an expansive tradeshow, you'll have the chance to hear from leaders invested in…
2025 Soil Management Summit
The Soil Management Summit emphasizes proven farmer experience and applied science. Learn how heavier, colder soils aren’t necessarily the challenge they’re made out to be. Hear from long-time no-till, reduced tillage, and cover crop farmers as they share their experiences and hard-learned lessons. The Summit features presentations and Q&A with researchers, farmers and agricultural advisors,…
University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits – Various Locations
University of Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits – Various Locations
Attendees will hear research updates from university experts to gain insightful tips for making farm management decisions. Attendees will walk away from Agronomy Summit events with research updates, resources, and new connections in their communities. The event is built to provide growers and agribusiness representatives with tools and management considerations for continued farming success. Continuing…
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Reach Farmers Faster Communications Training – Effingham
Reach Farmers Faster Communications Training – Effingham
Environmental Initiative staff will lead a hands-on workshop designed to help participants apply data-driven engagement and communication concepts to their own projects and programs with the goal of improving the effectiveness of engagement efforts. The team will provide high-level insights from the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative case study focused on Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. The…
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Reach Farmers Faster Communications Training – Bloomington
Reach Farmers Faster Communications Training – Bloomington
Environmental Initiative staff will lead a hands-on workshop designed to help participants apply data-driven engagement and communication concepts to their own projects and programs with the goal of improving the effectiveness of engagement efforts. The team will provide high-level insights from the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative case study focused on Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. The Reach Farmers Faster workshop…
Farmers for Soil Health: Grazing with Cover Crops
Farmers for Soil Health: Grazing with Cover Crops
Join to learn about grazing cover crops from Troy Bishopp. Troy will share insights into the logistics and benefits of grazing fall cover crops.
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Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Program 2024
The 2024-2025 Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course will consist of four weekend programs (Friday-Saturday) plus a few additional virtual/in-person events. Each weekend will include in-class presentation, hands-on practices, and field tours. All weekends will start at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (354 State Highway 145N, Simpson IL) at 9am on the Friday. Some portions…
Illinois Soil Health Week
Illinois Soil Health Week
This year’s Soil Health Week will take place March 3-9, 2025. Soil enthusiasts had the opportunity to attend in-person and virtual farm tours, dive deep into climate discussions, and hear from experts across the U.S. on why soil should be protected and celebrated.
Reach Farmers Faster Communications Training – DeKalb
Reach Farmers Faster Communications Training – DeKalb
Environmental Initiative staff will lead a hands-on workshop designed to help participants apply data-driven engagement and communication concepts to their own projects and programs with the goal of improving the effectiveness of engagement efforts. The team will provide high-level insights from the Midwest Row Crop Collaborative case study focused on Illinois, Iowa, and Nebraska. The Reach Farmers Faster workshop…
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Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Webinar
Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Webinar
The Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (ICCON) convenes cover crop specialists from across Illinois and the broader Midwest region for monthly discussions to explore new research, troubleshoot field conditions, and provide updates on policies and programs related to cover crops. Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICCON calls provide an opportunity…
Growing Your Legacy in 2025: How Planned Giving Saves Farmland Forever
Growing Your Legacy in 2025: How Planned Giving Saves Farmland Forever
During this interactive webinar, American Farmland Trust’s Director of Planned Giving, Paul Caspersen, will lead a discussion on how you can make a lasting impact through estate planning—securing the future of family farms, supporting thriving communities, and preserving the land you cherish. We’ll delve into important estate planning considerations to keep in mind as we approach…
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Drainage Water Recycling
Drainage Water Recycling
Join North Central Region Water Network for the February edition of The Current Webinar Series as we explore conservation drainage and drainage water recycling – a topic of interest for many as more of us are dealing with either too much or too little water. This webinar will feature research from Kelly Nelson with the University of Missouri and Chris Hay with…
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Red Crown Rot Update
Red Crown Rot Update
Join Dr. Boris Camiletti, University of Illinois Extension plant pathologist, and Dr. Steven Clough, USDA-ARS research geneticist and pathologist, for an update on the spread of red crown rot in Illinois, featuring data compiled from 2024.
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Integrated Water Management Workshop for Farmers and Landowners
In times of changing environmental conditions, unmanaged drainage water with a lack of soil conservation practices can impact farm profitability and sustainability of agricultural operations. Understanding management options starts with knowing what’s happening out in the fields and where to turn for resources. Professionals from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Illinois Extension are partnering up for a two-day workshop…
Future-proofing your Farm: Strategies for Long-term Success
Future-proofing your Farm: Strategies for Long-term Success
Join Illinois Soybean Growers (ISG) for an insightful webinar at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 26, where University of Illinois ACES professors Gary Schnitkey and Nick Paulson will share practical strategies to strengthen your farm’s success amid a down commodity market. This session offers 1 CEU credit in Professional Development for Certified Crop Advisors.
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Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds 2025
Sand County Foundation's Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds is a popular forum for professionals who lead projects that reduce agricultural runoff in watersheds of the central United States. Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds is developing a “community of practice” among conservation practitioners who work to improve water quality with landowners, agencies, and businesses, one watershed at a time. The…
Women in Ag Events: DuPage and Kane Co
Women in Ag Events: DuPage and Kane Co
American Farmland Trust and McHenry Co. Conservation District will host the upcoming "Women in Ag Event Series" in Kane & DuPage Co. focused on soil health and farmland succession planning in Spring 2025. These gatherings include interactive discussions, sharing resources, and connecting with local women farmers. Snacks and refreshments provided by local foods caterer. Here…
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