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ALPHABET SOUP: CONSERVATION LEASE CONVERSATION 8.20.2020

Did you happen to miss our most recent Alphabet Soup event? Don't worry, we recorded the event so you can watch it! This free, online event expands on the "Conservation and Farmland Leasing" webinar hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association that features Dr. Gary Schnitkey and a discussion on the conservation lease addenda available for Illinois farmers and landowners. Alphabet...

SAVE THE DATE | PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP | 9.3.2020

SAVE THE DATE | PHOSPHORUS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP | 9.3.2020 American Farmland Trust, the Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership, and the Upper Macoupin Creek Watershed Partnership invite you to join us for an informative webinar focused on managing phosphorus in conservation cropping systems Thursday, September 3, 2020 from 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM. Presentations will highlight current research and management tips for farmers and their advisors on...

S.T.A.R. Releases Inaugural Annual Report: Demonstrating Agricultural Environmental Outcomes

The S.T.A.R. initiative (Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources) is excited to announce its first Annual Report for the 2019 crop year. The report provides an overview of S.T.A.R., documenting its expansion and impact and aggregating the benefits of in-field practices into metrics that are useful to a diversity of audiences. S.T.A.R. is an exciting initiative developed by farmers and soil and...

Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership to host a series of virtual meetings on Conservation Drainage

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 21, 2020 CONTACT: Adrienne Marino | adrienne.marino@tnc.org Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership to host a series of virtual meetings on Conservation Drainage ISAP’s mission is to create a network to support a systems approach to improve Illinois soil health and reduce nutrient loss. DEKALB, Ill. – Members of the Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership, ISAP, with additional industry agency, conservation,...

S.T.A.R. Initiative Announces Start of 2020 Enrollment After Strong 2019 Season

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – Today, the S.T.A.R. initiative (Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources) is excited to announce open enrollment for farmers for the 2020 crop year. As summer settles in and crops are growing throughout the Midwest, it’s time for farmers and landowners to reap the results of investing in conservation practices on their fields. Participating is free, and as simple as...

New and Free Online Webinar Opportunities!

Is the summer heat starting to get to you? Are you still practicing social distancing? There are many free, educational opportunities on our events page! Click here and register for some free, online webinars!