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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/2025-07-02/
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SUMMARY:Kegs for Conservation
DESCRIPTION:Kegs for conservation provides an exciting and engaging night of beer history\, how conservation plays a role in beer\, and where and how beer ingredients are grown. \nWhere: 405 S Main St\, Hillsboro\, IL 62049\nWhen: Monday July 7th. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/kegs-for-conservation/
LOCATION:Opera House Brewing Company\, 405 S Main St\, Hillsboro\, IL\, 62049\, United States
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SUMMARY:Soil Health Academy Field Day - July
DESCRIPTION:Learn from experienced Soil Health Academy instructors\, participate in on-farm demonstrations about the principles of regenerative agriculture\, and hear first-hand from farmers and their successes with improving soil health on their farms. \nThe field days will take place on July 9th in St. Jacob\, IL and August 14th in St. Rose\, IL. \nRegistration is required. Full location details provided after registration.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/soil-health-academy-field-day/
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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-3/2025-07-09/
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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/2025-07-09/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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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/2025-07-16/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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SUMMARY:Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-farmer Insights Across Illinois
DESCRIPTION:Join Illinois Extension for a free virtual panel discussion featuring farmers from northwest\, west central\, and southern Illinois utilizing cover crops in their operations. Hear how they’ve incorporated cover crops on their farms\, lessons learned\, and how these practices fit into their goals for soil health\, nutrient management\, and profitability\, and discuss how cover crops could be integrated into your operation. \nThis event is part of a grant-funded initiative to distribute FREE cover crop seed to farmers with less than three years of cover crop experience in targeted counties within the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy (NLRS) priority watersheds. The cover crop program is done in partnership with local Soil and Water Conservation Districts\, with funding provided by the Illinois Soybean Association checkoff program. \nReach out to Rachel Curry (rccurry@illinois.edu) or Nicole Haverback (nlh@illinois.edu) to learn more about the program. \nFarmer Panelists:\n\nNorm Deets\, Ogle County\nJacob Robinson\, Mercer County\nJohn Pike\, Williamson County
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/cover-crop-conversations-farmer-to-farmer-insights-across-illinois/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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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/2025-07-23/
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SUMMARY:Easements for Land Access: Conservation Finance
DESCRIPTION:Dive into the benefits of soil health practices for enhanced financial outcomes and long-term land stewardship. 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-conservation-finance/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250729T080000
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SUMMARY:Nutrient Stewardship Field Days - Bureau County Field Day
DESCRIPTION:The Nutrient Stewardship Program has become a cornerstone to Illinois Farm Bureau’s work to implement the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and encourage implementation of environmental Best Management Practices. Across Illinois\, IFB will host various field days addressing topics like cover crops\, economics and soil health\, grazing\, nutrient management\, and more! \nTopic: Field-scale nutrient monitoring \nRSVP Deadline: July 24 \nRSVP to: (815) 875-6468
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/nutrient-stewardship-field-days-bureau-county-field-day/
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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/2025-07-30/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250731T090000
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SUMMARY:Power of Perennials Workshop - Decatur\, IL
DESCRIPTION:City of Decatur\, American Farmland Trust (AFT)\, Argonne National Laboratory are hosting a technical assistance workshop for perennial bioenergy crops. This workshop will provide detailed agronomic expertise to farmers & landowners on the steps to adopt a perennial bioenergy crop like switchgrass and native prairie mixes. AFT will share information on environmental and economic benefits to perennial bioenergy cropping systems on marginal lands as well as potential end use of harvested biomass. Examples of local market opportunities for these crops will be provided as well. Participants will leave with take home resources that can support growing a perennial bioenergy crop and biomass markets in Illinois. \nPlease contact Marlee Giacometti\, mgiacometti@farmland.org\, for any questions or concerns.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/power-of-perennials-workshop-decatur-il/
LOCATION:Richland Community College\, 3357 N President Howard Brown Blvd\, Decatur\, IL\, 62521\, United States
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