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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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Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s Policy Committee on June 9th for a “Policy Round-Up” and learn what’s new in Illinois conservation ag policy. The webinar will include updates from individual ISAP members with post-legislative session updates. |
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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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What separates the most profitable corn and soybean fields from the rest? After 11 years of field data from hundreds of thousands of Illinois acres, PCM has some clear answers. Join Dr. Laura Gentry for a look at what PCM data shows regarding tillage systems, nitrogen management, and cover crop adoption analyzed for both environmental…
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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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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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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Once you have the right farmer, it’s time to work out a good arrangement with them. Rachel Armstrong of Farm Commons will provide an overview of how leases work and how to use the lease negotiation process to build a good relationship. Silas Brewster of CommonGround will explain the basics of setting lease rates. David…
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The Nutrient Stewardship Program has become a cornerstone to Illinois Farm Bureau’s work to implement the NLRS and encourage implementation of environmental Best Management Practices. Under this program, CFBs are directly funded to create programs according to their local needs but within IFB’s priorities. Direct funding of local CFBs empowers local producers and agricultural communities…
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Come join the Livingston County Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for a Toolshed Talk to learn about current weed and pest control measures and how conservation can help you control weeds and other pests on your farm. You will hear from Will Bushert, CCA with Evergreen FS, Doug Hanson with ProHarvest Seeds, and farmer…
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Spend a day with leading experts exploring conservation drainage, NLRS updates, wetlands considerations, nutrient loss research, and practical project insights, all designed to strengthen water quality, profitability, and conservation efforts across Illinois.
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New micro-wetlands help clean water flow from farms to Lake Springfield, removing excess nutrients from agricultural tile drainage water. On June 24 you can see these new nitrate removal systems at a working Loami farm. The Wetlands Initiative, along with Staley Farms, welcomes local farmers, conservation/agriculture professionals, and the public to see the two newly constructed wetlands up close before… 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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Discover how practical, on‑farm conservation can strengthen both your land and your bottom line. This educational program will explore conservation practices that keep nutrients where they belong—on your fields—and highlight cost‑share opportunities available in your area. Participants will learn how to use basic farm financial documents as powerful decision‑making tools when evaluating management options. Whether… |
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The Nutrient Stewardship Program has become a cornerstone to Illinois Farm Bureau’s work to implement the NLRS and encourage implementation of environmental Best Management Practices. Under this program, CFBs are directly funded to create programs according to their local needs but within IFB’s priorities. Direct funding of local CFBs empowers local producers and agricultural communities… |
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Join the Coles County FLASH group on Tuesday, June 30 for From Farm to Faucet, a stacked field day covering soil health, cover crops, and water quality. This field day provides the opportunity to understand how farmers and water treatment plants interact with our local waterways. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. During…
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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 event will be on June 30 at the DeKalb County Farm Bureau Building. Discussion will cover practical topics, including:…
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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. Discussion will cover practical topics, including: Building Strong Landowner-Tenant Relationships: Tips for clear and effective communication to ensure successful farm…
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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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Brian Corkill and his father, Alan, farm corn and soybeans near Galva, Illinois, using strip-till and no-till systems, along with cover crops. Brian started using cover crops about 15 years ago to slow soil erosion and reverse soil compaction. He has since observed other positive effects of cover crops – such as his ability to… |
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