Save the Date! Cultivating Conversations: A Panel Discussion and Communications Training for Edge-of-Field Farmers

Join University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership for “Cultivating Conversations: A Panel Discussion and Communications Training for Edge-of-Field Farmers” on Tuesday, June 25 from 9am – 2:30pm in Galesburg, IL.

Four Illinois farmers will share why they decided to implement edge-of-field practices on their land, what benefits they are seeing on their farms, and the role edge-of-field practices play in protecting Illinois’s streams, rivers, and lakes. Attendees can learn more about edge-of-field practices by exploring table top models and will be able to connect with local resource professionals working to install edge-of-field practices in Illinois.

The event will conclude with a presentation by Catherine DeLong, Water Quality Program Manager for Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. Catherine will share practical strategies and considerations farmers should use when communicating the positive impact of these practices on water quality, land stewardship, and rural resiliency. This event will include coffee and pastries in the morning and lunch. Registration is required to attend.