Events
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Iowa Learning Farms Weekly Webinar
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.
Read MoreLife Hacks over Lunch: A Virtual Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
Spring 2025 Series. 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. Registering here will sign you up for all 3 meet-ups. You can attend whichever ones fit your schedule. Brought to you by The Confluence for Watershed Leaders.
Read MoreEasements for Land Access: Strategies for Affordable Farmland
Dive into methodologies that can lessen the financial burdens on incoming landowners, including Right of First Refusal (ROFR) and Option to Purchase at Agricultural Value (OPAV). This series, hosted by American Farmland Trust, is made possible through collaboration with the Wisconsin Farmland Protection Partnership, the National Agricultural Land Network, and the Land Transfer Navigator Network.
Read MoreConservation Voices: Mastering the Art of Talking Conservation to Farmers
Talking to farmers about conservation is one of the most important skills conservation professionals say is needed in the field—and one they’re eager to develop. With a master’s degree in agricultural education—and as a farmer himself—SWCS Board Member Keith Berns brings valuable insight to this challenge. As co-owner and sales and marketing manager of the thriving cover crop business Green Cover …
Read MorePower of Perennials Webinar
American Farmland Trust (AFT) and Argonne National Laboratory are hosting a technical assistance webinar on perennial bioenergy crops and their end use opportunities on and off-farms in the Midwest. This webinar will share the steps to adopt perennial bioenergy crops like switchgrass, native prairie mixes, and miscanthus along with their environmental and economic benefits. Decision-making tools to support crop and site selection …
Read MoreCover Crops and Weed Management: Reducing Herbicide Costs
Join Precision Conservation Management (PCM) for our comprehensive 2025 webinar series, featuring insights from leading agricultural experts. PCM Director Greg Goodwin and Operations Manager Clay Bess kick off the series in February, introducing this innovative farmer-led program that combines data analysis with technical assistance. Throughout the year, Dr. Laura Gentry of IL Corn and University of Illinois joins Professor Dr. …
Read MoreAg Coffee Talk: Livestock Integration
Carroll County Farm BureauEvent Details: Ag Coffee Talk: Livestock Integration June 4: 9 am-11 am Carroll County Farm Bureau 811 S Clay St B, Mt Carroll, IL 61053 The Coffee Talk Series shares Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategies and Conservation Practices with the community, offering program information and a platform for farmers to discuss implementation in the field, connect, and learn from each other. …
Read MoreHabitat Tour: Goat Grazing Management of Woody Species
Join us on an active oak savanna and woodland restoration utilizing the power of goats to manage invasive woody species. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the goats in action and engage with the partners involved in the project, including: Pheasant Forever and Quail Forever Farm Bill Biologists American Farmland Trust Illinois DNR Division of Forestry Local contractors Peoria …
Read MoreIllinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Webinar
The Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (ICCON) convenes cover crop 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 cover crops. Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICCON calls provide an opportunity to share knowledge and network …
Read More2025 SIU Carbondale Field Day with NREC
SIU Carbondale – University FarmsPlease make plans to join Illinois NREC and Illinois Farm Bureau at SIU-Carbondale for the 2025 SIU University Farms Field Day. You will hear the latest research updates from SIU-C faculty and also have an opportunity to hear directly from SIU-C students who are engaged in research projects at the University. The event is free to attend and includes lunch, …
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