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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/2026-09-02/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260903T160000
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SUMMARY:Fitting Pieces Together: Creative Crop Rotations To Complete the Puzzle
DESCRIPTION:Paul Hoffman returned to his family farm near Earlville\, Illinois\, to take over the row crop operation in 2014 after exploring a career teaching math. Since then\, he has gradually diversified the farm’s rotations to include organic corn\, soybeans\, wheat\, sunflowers\, canola\, oats\, buckwheat\, rye\, red clover and forages. The forages in his rotations feed the herd of Dutch Belted and Milking Shorthorn cattle\, which his mother\, Winifred\, maintains. Paul’s wife\, Trisha\, and their kids also help raise 100% grass-fed lambs.   \nPaul uses his math skills to piece together a crop rotation puzzle that reduces weed pressure\, breaks pest and disease cycles and meets the farms economic needs. Attend his field day to learn how sunflowers\, red clover\, winter squash\, livestock and more are each finding their place on the Hoffman farm.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/fitting-pieces-together-creative-crop-rotations-to-complete-the-puzzle/
CATEGORIES:all events,field day,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T090000
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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-3/2026-09-09/
CATEGORIES:all events,ICCON,online/virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="ISAP":MAILTO:ilsustainableag@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-09-09/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260512T191338Z
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SUMMARY:Jo Daviess County Nutrient Stewardship Summer Field Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nUnder 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 to be engaged with solution-driven programming and development. \nTopic for September 11: Animal Integration\, Carbon Benchmark\, Season Conclusions
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/jo-daviess-county-nutrient-stewardship-summer-field-day-2/
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260911
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260912
DTSTAMP:20260512T191453Z
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SUMMARY:LaSalle County Nutrient Stewardship Summer Field Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nUnder 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 to be engaged with solution-driven programming and development. \nTopic for September 11: Research. Soil Health\, and Economics
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/lasalle-county-nutrient-stewardship-summer-field-day/
CATEGORIES:all events,field day,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260915T123000
DTSTAMP:20250820T162329Z
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SUMMARY:Life Hacks Over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIf 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 for you. Join us for these informal gatherings of peers who share a passion for watershed work – and bring your lunch! Registration required.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/life-hacks-over-lunch-a-meet-up-series-for-watershed-professionals/2026-09-15/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T090000
DTSTAMP:20260213T180848Z
CREATED:20260213T180848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T180848Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Cover Crop Chats
DESCRIPTION:An informal space to exchange cover crop ideas and troubleshoot challenges with fellow farmers.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/virtual-cover-crop-chats/2026-09-16/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T113000
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SUMMARY:Feeding the Soil: Cover crops\, crop rotations and more!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar with Dr. Marshall McDaniel\, a soil scientist whose work explores how agricultural management practices shape soil health. Dr. McDaniel will share insights from his research on crop rotations and cover crops\, including how these practices influence soil carbon\, soil nitrogen\, and microbial biomass. He will also touch on his work with perennial groundcovers in corn and corn/soybean systems\, discussing their potential as a long-term cover crop strategy and what it takes to manage them effectively. \nParticipants will leave with a clearer understanding of how cover crops and diversified rotations build soil health\, the latest research on perennial groundcover systems\, and considerations for applying these practices on their own operations. Bring your questions and join us for a data-driven look at the belowground benefits of sustainable agriculture. \nThis webinar is offered through Farmers for Soil Health\, an initiative designed to increase cover crop adoption by providing technical assistance\, financial incentives\, and educational resources. Whether you are new to cover crops or looking to refine your approach\, these sessions will provide practical insights that can be applied in the field.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/feeding-the-soil-cover-crops-crop-rotations-and-more/
CATEGORIES:online/virtual,webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260916T120000
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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/2026-09-16/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260918T180000
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SUMMARY:Farm Tour at Grazy Acres
DESCRIPTION:Explore Grazy Acres\, a small family farm located in Harvard\, IL and learn from farmers Donna and Peter about how they manage their herd of fully grass-fed and finished Belted Galloways in rotationally grazing 60 acres of pasture and hayground\, and a flock of Freedom Rangers in mobile chicken tractors. Their goal is to provide high quality meat directly marketed through on-farm sales\, through farmers markets\, and bulk cuts (whole\, halves\, and quarters)\, while positively influencing the natural biology of the soil.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/farm-tour-at-grazy-acres/
CATEGORIES:all events,field day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260923T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-09-23/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260925T190000
DTSTAMP:20260914T194835Z
CREATED:20260914T194835Z
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SUMMARY:Hazel Hill Orchard: Silvopasture and Orchard Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join the Illinois Agroforestry Farm Network for a farm tour at Hazel Hill Orchard\, a 20 acre agroforestry operation established in 2022. \nThe tour will feature silvopasture utilizing custom sheep grazing\, a highly diversified orchard\, and SARE Grant research updates on leaf pellets as mulch.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/hazel-hill-orchard-silvopasture-and-orchard-tour/
CATEGORIES:all events,field day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T120000
DTSTAMP:20260915T191552Z
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SUMMARY:Prescribed Fire Workshop: Work and Learn
DESCRIPTION:Partners for Fish & Wildlife is excited to invite you to the upcoming Prescribed Fire Workshop: Work and Learn in Peoria\, Illinois\, on Tuesday\, September 29th from 9am to 12pm (lunch & water provided) \nThis free\, hands-on event is designed for anyone interested in woodland prescribed burns\, with a special focus on prepping your burn unit. \n Participants will: \n    🔥 Construct fire breaks and learn best practices for woodland units\n    🔥 Identify and mitigate hazard trees around the burn perimeter\n    🔥 Learn how the landowner is using goats for invasive species management \nLocation:\nPeoria\, Illinois\, approximately 1 mile from the airport \n(Actual address will be shared with registered participants on Monday\, September 28th) \nRegistration: \nThe event is free\, but RSVP is required. Please contact Shel Wilks or Emily Hodapp by September 27th to reserve your spot. \nShel: swilks@quailforever.org \nEmily: emily_hodapp@fws.gov
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/prescribed-fire-workshop-work-and-learn/
CATEGORIES:all events,workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260929T140000
DTSTAMP:20260914T195805Z
CREATED:20260914T195805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260914T195805Z
UID:10004031-1790686800-1790690400@ilsustainableag.org
SUMMARY:Herding Conservation Together: How to Help Farmers Get Started with Regenerative Grazing
DESCRIPTION:Interest in regenerative grazing is growing. Putting animals on the land is key to soil health\, and livestock prices make it an attractive time for farmers to give it a try. There are many environmental and economic reasons for a farmer to integrate livestock into their operation.  \nHow can conservation professionals support farmers in making the leap and being successful? \nClare Lindahl\, CEO of the Soil and Water Conservation Society\, will sit down with SWCS Member and Emerging Leader Alum Tom Shea of the National Grazing Coalition (NatGLC) to talk about how we\, as farmer advisors\, can help a farmer have success with livestock integration. \nTom will share how farmers are getting started\, which practices help bust the age-old myth that livestock keeps you tied to the farm\, and the top questions that come up as producers implement grazing systems. He’ll also draw on his coast-to-coast experience working with farmers to strengthen the bridge between conservation and livestock production. \nTom will also share tips from the successful NatGLC Working Effectively with Livestock Producers Training Program\, which he leads to equip technical service providers with both the communication and grazing-specific skills they need to effectively support America’s farmers and ranchers\, and how you can bring this training to your area professionals.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/herding-conservation-together-how-to-help-farmers-get-started-with-regenerative-grazing/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260930T130000
DTSTAMP:20250509T190559Z
CREATED:20250509T190441Z
LAST-MODIFIED: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/2026-09-30/
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
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