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In this webinar, attendees will learn about the Capacity Building Initiative and the STAR program, as well as hear from a farmer who has benefited from using the STAR tool to measure soil health, select next steps like USDA-NRCS programs, and work toward the goals outlined in the State’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
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Focus on the Future: Sustaining Farm Legacy events will feature critical and practical updates for farmers, landowners, and agricultural stakeholders on the current agricultural environment, including succession planning, asset stewardship, Farm Bill, and market conditions. The first event will be on March 2 at the I Hotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Discussion will cover…
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Join The Land Connection this winter for a series of practical, farmer-centered webinars focused on organic grain production and marketing. Each session features boots-on-the-ground farmers, consultants, and seasoned experts sharing real-world tools you can apply on your farm right now. Register for individual sessions or join them all. |
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The Midwest Covers & Grains Conference brings together Midwestern farmers to promote successful farming using extended rotations and cover crops with or without livestock. The conference includes farmer-led sessions for experienced practitioners and for those looking to add small grains and cover crops for the first time. Come explore these topics and network with other…
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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. |
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Join Farmers for Soil Health for a two-part webinar series focused on soil health measurements and benchmarking from the Soil Health Institute (SHI). The first session will highlight SHI’s recommended soil health measurements and discuss how they can support efficient and scalable soil health sampling efforts. In the second session, FSH will dive deeper into…
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This one-hour overview (plus Q&A) will familiarize the attendees with TSP roles through the NRCS RPP conservation planning process. NRCS staff will cover Conservation Planning Activities (CPAs) with discussion of whole farm assessments, Design and Implementation Activities (DIAs) and Conservation Evaluation and Monitoring Activities (CEMAs), highlighting CEMA 216 Soil Health Testing. The event will also…
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Glaciers End and Food Works will be hosting the 4th Annual Southern Illinois Soil Health Symposium on Thursday, March 5th from 5:30-8pm at Glaciers End, with a happy hour from 5-5:30. Similar to the previous years, the Southern Illinois Soil Health Symposium will be geared towards educating and motivating people to learn more about and… |
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Join Duchick Ranch for a guided presentation and discussion on how we adapt regenerative agriculture principles on our small-scale farm. Using slides and recent soil test results, we'll explore the science behind our practices—and how improved soil health translates into stronger yields and better-tasting food. Farming on limited acreage comes with unique challenges, especially when… |
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The National Cover Crop Summit will return March 10-12, 2026, with another can't-miss lineup of today's most successful cover cropper adopters, researchers and agronomists sharing their best seeding strategies, grazing and feeding tips, variety selection secrets and more. Requiring no travel expense or time away from the office or farm, you can participate from wherever…
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Visit Two Mile Creek Farm and talk “Regeneration!”, a presentation on the importance of keeping living covers on the ground year round and how livestock contribute to growing a healthy soil. Hear about how these two concepts helped Two Mile Creek become a regenerative farm.
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Whether you no-till, cover crop, double crop, or simply have higher yields today than a decade ago, you’ve got residue in your field. Sometimes we call that residue “trash” because it can create challenges coming planting time. However, we cannot discredit the nutritional value that residue contains to help feed next year’s crop and sustain a… |
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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… 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. |
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Join ADMC to explore the financial aspects of drainage water recycling projects. They will present findings from their recent economic analysis and share real-world examples of how projects secure funding and move from planning to construction. Learn about cost-benefit considerations, funding mechanisms, and practical lessons from successful implementations |
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The agricultural community is invited to attend Soil-Con 2026; a full-day educational event focused on soil health and practical conservation strategies. Attendance is FREE, but registration is required. The event will take place on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Oakwood Event Center (849 E. Lake View Rd, Syracuse, Indiana). Doors open at 8:00am. Soil-Con… 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. If you work with farmers and communities on watershed-scale projects to improve water quality and have ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t want to recreate the wheel,” this meet-up series is… |
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An informal space to exchange cover crop ideas and troubleshoot challenges with fellow farmers.
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The Grow More Training was developed by the agriculture outreach team at the National Wildlife Fund to help conservation professionals bridge the gap between information and action. If you feel like the same people come to every field day, or you’re struggling to reach producers who aren’t already engaged, this training is designed for you.… 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. |
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Will County Farm Bureau farmers and community partners are committed to education farmers and lay people alike regarding issues and new developments in the agriculture industry. Nutrient Stewardship and sound farming economics are critical to a thriving farming industry. Join Illinois Farm Bureau to learn more about soil health, research, and innovations in the field. |
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Montgomery Count Farm Bureau farmers and community partners are committed to supporting local and statewide nutrient loss reduction efforts. Join Illinois Farm Bureau to learn from agriculture specialists about best management practices, cover crops, weed management, and more. 2.0 Soil and Water 2.0 Nutrient Management CEUs for Certified Crop Advisors will be provided. |
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Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s Policy Committee on March 23rd for a “Policy Round-Up” and learn what's new in Illinois conservation ag policy. The webinar will include updates from individual ISAP members on their organization’s policy priorities and other updates of farm-related legislation at the state and federal level. |
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Join University of Illinois Extension for a three-part evening series designed for farmers, landowners, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and natural resource stewardship. This program will explore practical strategies for improving soil health, protecting water quality, and planning for long-term farm transition. Each session will provide hands-on learning, real-world examples, and opportunities for discussion…
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Join the Vermilion Headwaters Watershed FLASH group on March 25, 2026, from 8:45am-12pm for a field day! Join us in the morning for coffee and donuts, followed by a tour Jim Fulton’s cover crop field, a demo of an in-field soil health assessment, a tour of the Pontiac Water treatment plant, and closing with lunch. We will… 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. |
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Join local farmers for an upcoming field day on March 26, 2026, from 10:15am-12:15pm! The day will begin at 10:15am visiting cover crop trials at Mark Waldbeser's farm, followed by an in-field soil health assessment, and ending with lunch.
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Join the Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC) and Farmers for Soil Health on Thursday, March 26, at 12:00 pm Central Time for the latest webinar in our free series on cover crops in the Upper Midwest. This live, 1-hour webinar will feature insights from farmers: - Justin Jelsma of South Dakota and farmer/crop consultant -… |
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Join University of Illinois Extension for a three-part evening series designed for farmers, landowners, and anyone interested in sustainable agriculture and natural resource stewardship. This program will explore practical strategies for improving soil health, protecting water quality, and planning for long-term farm transition. Each session will provide hands-on learning, real-world examples, and opportunities for discussion…
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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. |
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Learn more about integrating livestock onto row crop operations. Greg Thoren has hosted numerous Field Days over the years and has discussed improvements to his operation, including: increased fertility, decreased inputs, and better return on his bottom line. He focuses his market on direct sale beef, non-GMO corn. This year, the team will discuss last…
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