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SUMMARY:Cover Crops and Weed Management: Reducing Herbicide Costs
DESCRIPTION:Join Precision Conservation Management (PCM) for our comprehensive 2025 webinar series\, featuring insights from leading agricultural experts. PCM Director Greg Goodwin and Operations Manager Clay Bess kick off the series in February\, introducing this innovative farmer-led program that combines data analysis with technical assistance. Throughout the year\, Dr. Laura Gentry of IL Corn and University of Illinois joins Professor Dr. Gary Schnitkey to explore critical topics in agricultural management. Drawing from PCM’s extensive database of real-world farming practices\, the series covers yield optimization\, cover crops\, nitrogen management\, tillage systems\, and conservation incentives. Each bi-monthly session offers practical strategies to improve your bottom line while promoting sustainable agriculture. From yields and profits to conservation incentives for 2025\, this series provides valuable insights for all farmers. Join us to learn how PCM’s data-driven approach can transform your farming operation\, combining profitability with conservation while accessing valuable cost-share opportunities.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/cover-crops-and-weed-management-reducing-herbicide-costs/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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SUMMARY:Ag Coffee Talk: Livestock Integration
DESCRIPTION:Event Details:\nAg Coffee Talk: Livestock Integration\nJune 4: 9 am-11 am\nCarroll County Farm Bureau\n811 S Clay St B\, Mt Carroll\, IL 61053 \nThe Coffee Talk Series shares Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategies and Conservation Practices with the community\, offering program information and a platform for farmers to discuss implementation in the field\, connect\, and learn from each other. \nWhat to Expect:\nHear from local farmers about their experiences with livestock integration on row crop operations\nEngage in an open discussion—all perspectives welcome!\nConnect with farmers\, conservation professionals\, and ag experts \nThe focus for the third session of this series will be on livestock integration- exploring practical ways to incorporate livestock into cropping systems that can enhance soil health\, reduce nutrient runoff\, and increase overall farm resilience. Please register by June 2nd. \nThis is a farmer-directed conversation designed to foster honest discussions and meaningful connections.\nCome share\, learn\, and connect! \nRegistration is free!\nDonuts and refreshments are provided.\nIf you are interested\, you can register online here
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/ag-coffee-talk-livestock-integration/
LOCATION:Carroll County Farm Bureau\, 811 S Clay St B\, Mt Carroll\, IL\, 61053\, United States
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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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/2025-06-04/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250606T100000
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SUMMARY:Habitat Tour: Goat Grazing Management of Woody Species
DESCRIPTION:Join us on an active oak savanna and woodland restoration utilizing the power of goats to manage invasive woody species. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the goats in action and engage with the partners involved in the project\, including: \n\nPheasant Forever and Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologists\nAmerican Farmland Trust\nIllinois DNR  Division of Forestry\nLocal contractors\nPeoria County Farm Bureau\nSustainable Agriculture & Education (SARE) Program\nUSDA NRCS\nUSFWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program.\n\nDate: June 6th\, 2025\nTime: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (Please arrive at 9:45 am)\nAddress: 3105 S Cameron Ln. Peoria\, Illinois\n\nTHIS IS A FREE EVENT\, BUT REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!\n\nThis is a walking workshop\, requiring  a ½ mile walk through the woods on uneven and steep terrain. Please dress appropriately. Light Refreshments provided. \nNotify Emily Hodapp:(emily_hodapp@fws.gov) of any restrictions.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/habitat-tour-goat-grazing-management-of-woody-species/
CATEGORIES:all events,field day,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250611T100000
DTSTAMP:20250903T192803Z
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SUMMARY:Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Illinois Conservation On-Farm Network (ICON) convenes agriculture 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 conservation agriculture. Engaging with presentations by experts\, researchers\, and industry leaders\, our ICON calls provide an opportunity to share knowledge and network with a strong community of conservation ag enthusiasts.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/illinois-cover-crop-on-farm-network-webinar-3/2025-06-11/
CATEGORIES:all events,ICCON,online/virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="ISAP":MAILTO:ilsustainableag@gmail.com
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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/2025-06-11/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250616T083000
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SUMMARY:MCCC Tools for Cover Crop Selection and Management
DESCRIPTION:Join the Midwest Cover Crops Council as they review our new or updated resources and how they can be used to inform cover crop decisions and management.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/mccc-tools-for-cover-crop-selection-and-management/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T083000
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SUMMARY:Cover Crop Identification & Using the Field Guide
DESCRIPTION:Join the Midwest Cover Crops Council as they review our new or updated resources and how they can be used to inform cover crop decisions and management.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/cover-crop-identification-using-the-field-guide/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250617T140000
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SUMMARY:2025 SIU Carbondale Field Day with NREC
DESCRIPTION:Please make plans to join Illinois NREC and Illinois Farm Bureau at SIU-Carbondale for the 2025 SIU University Farms Field Day. You will hear the latest research updates from SIU-C faculty and also have an opportunity to hear directly from SIU-C students who are engaged in research projects at the University.\nThe event is free to attend and includes lunch\, but we do request pre-registration. \nAGENDA\n8:30 am – Registration\n9:00 am – Welcome\n9:30 am – Flash Talks from Poster Presenters\n10:00 am – Poster Session\n10:30 am – Divide into smaller groups for presentations\n1:30 pm – Lunch
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/2025-siu-carbondale-field-day-with-nrec/
LOCATION:SIU Carbondale – University Farms\, 3268 West Pleasant Hill Road\, Carbondale\, IL\, 62903\, United States
CATEGORIES:field day,in-person
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SUMMARY:Demystifying NRCS Cover Crop Cost Share: Fact vs. Fiction
DESCRIPTION:Join the Midwest Cover Crops Council as they review our new or updated resources and how they can be used to inform cover crop decisions and management.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/demystifying-nrcs-cover-crop-cost-share-fact-vs-fiction/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
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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/2025-06-18/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250618T133000
DTSTAMP:20250408T034019Z
CREATED:20250408T034019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T034019Z
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SUMMARY:Easements for Land Access: Subdivision of Easements
DESCRIPTION:Learn how land trusts address the subdivision of easements for greater financial flexibility\, including common challenges and benefits. 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-subdivision-of-easements/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T113000
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn: Skills for Building Farmer Networks for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:If you support farmer-led conservation efforts and want to learn how to empower more farmers to be involved\, this Lunch & Learn will introduce you to a curriculum designed to support your goals. The curriculum is called Skills for Building Farmer Networks for Conservation. It is designed to empower farmers to be peer leaders and build local networks by bolstering their confidence and capacities to engage other farmers about soil health and conservation. While the target audience for the curriculum is farmers\, this Lunch & Learn is for conservation outreach professionals who would use the curriculum to deliver a training to farmers. Learn what the curriculum teaches farmers and how you could use it in your own programming.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/lunch-learn-skills-for-building-farmer-networks-for-conservation/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
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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/2025-06-25/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250625T143000
DTSTAMP:20250617T172511Z
CREATED:20250617T172511Z
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SUMMARY:Farming Forward
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the world of Illinois farmers who are leading the way in climate-smart conservation practices. \n\nDiscover various types of cover crops and their advantages for soil health and sustainable farming from CHSAS students.\nUnderstand how cover crops contribute to conservation and water management.\nExplore the research by Illinois State University on biogas production and nutrients cycling during anaerobic digestion.\nParticipate in Q&A sessions with farmers to gain insights into the practical benefits of these practices and learn how to cultivate your own cover crop.\n\nDate: June 25\, 2025 \nTime: 12:00PM-2:30PM \nLocation: Chicago High School for Agriculture Sciences (3857 West 111th Street\, Chicago\, IL 60655) \nPlease RSVP by June 19\, 2025 via QR Code or by contacting Matt Johnston at (309) 846-4598\, Matthew.Johnston@ilsoy.org
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/farming-forward/
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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