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Soil health is shaped by a dynamic interaction of physical, chemical, and biological components. Together, these interactions can support agricultural productivity, strengthen soil ecosystems, and reduce the environmental impacts of farming. Exploring how these factors work together and what motivates producers to adopt soil health practices is the focus of the Journal of Soil and Water…
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Join the Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Extension at the SIU Belleville Research Center anytime between 3–6 p.m. to explore a wide variety of cover crop research plots. View comparisons of species, planting rates, timings, and mixes at your own pace while visiting with staff and researchers. Enjoy homemade pie from Braeutigam Orchard and ice… |
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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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This train-the-trainer workshop is for conservation and watershed professionals who want to increase farmer participation in conservation-related networks and initiatives. You will learn how to deliver a training for farmers called Skills for Building Farmer Networks for Conservation. The workshop will not only increase your capacity and confidence to cultivate farmer leadership in conservation, but… |
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Strengthen your skills in delivering effective, field‑ready conservation drainage solutions. This fast-paced Modern Approaches to Conservation Drainage Design technical training is designed to provide professional engineers, surveyors, drainage officials, and contractors with practical guidance on siting and designing key edge‑of‑field water quality practices including drainage water management, saturated buffers, and denitrifying bioreactors. A certificate of attendance will be issued to… 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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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…
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Join a free 1-hour webinar to learn more about an exciting new industry roadmap designed to help strengthen and scale the role of farmer advisors in advancing regenerative agriculture. Experts from across the ag sector came together over the course of a year to develop a clear framework for aligning public and private efforts, guiding… 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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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. 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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Gain insight into what makes water quality programs and policies sustainable to better address nonpoint agricultural nutrient pollution. The fifth session of the 2026 season of the Soil and Water Conservation Society's (SWCS) webinar series "Conservation Voices: Strategies for Conservation Professionals Shaping the Future." Research shows that agency staff play a critical role in turning… |
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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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Taking care of farmland you don’t farm yourself can be challenging, especially if you live far away. But where there is a will (and some helpful information) there is a way! Unlock the full potential of your farmland with Illinois FarmLink’s five-part lunchtime webinar series - Do More With Your Farmland. Thursdays 11:30-1:00 pm May…
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From Illinois FarmLink’s Nathan Aaberg you’ll learn the step-by-step process that will enable you to do more with your family’s farmland. With help from the Land Stewardship Project, you’ll also take the first step by identifying your own farmland stewardship values and understanding options for talking with other decision-makers in your family. A farmland owner…
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American Farmland Trust and Fresher Together invite you to join us for a full day learning circle to gather in community with farmers and landowners for discussions on farm viability, soil health, food systems, business and social challenges, and farmer wellness. Danie and Fresh Roberson own and operate Fresher Together, a diversified vegetable and grains operation with… |
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Meeting Objectives Advance Conservation Drainage Adoption Strengthen Collaboration Across the Drainage Community Identify Research Priorities and Knowledge Gaps Showcase Innovations in Drainage Technology and Management Support Nutrient Loss Reduction and Water Quality Goals Inform Policy, Funding, and Implementation Pathways |
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This program will focus on how good conservation practices benefit the environment and improve the value of your farming operation. Join us for an educational day learning about conservation practices to keep nutrients on your farm and the cost-sharing opportunities available in your area. Farm financial documents can be used as a decision-making tool when… 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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Taking care of farmland you don’t farm yourself can be challenging, especially if you live far away. But where there is a will (and some helpful information) there is a way! Unlock the full potential of your farmland with Illinois FarmLink’s five-part lunchtime webinar series - Do More With Your Farmland. Thursdays 11:30-1:00 pm May…
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Spring Duffey, Executive Director of the McHenry County Soil & Water Conservation District, will help you understand your farmland and its infrastructure as well as the agencies that can help you with your land. Ed Collins, former director of natural resources at the McHenry County Conservation District, will share how you can deeply understand your…
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