Events
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Life 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 MoreFacing the Future: Tornado Alley Shifts & Their Impact on Illinois Farming
Growing in Illinois has always been difficult, but it’s getting even harder. Meteorologist David Yeomans dives into how tornado alley is shifting into our area, damaging thunderstorm wind events are happening more often, and temperatures are becoming more variable. He also analyzes new soil moisture projections for the rest of the season.
Read More2025 Pennycress Field Day
This day has been established to introduce the new winter annual crop Field Pennycress to local producers. Researchers along with industry representatives will be present to discuss this very unique short season crop. Five years of research have been completed towards the development and commercial launch of pennycress. Research will be presented and the day will discuss abiotic stresses impacting …
Read MoreHarvests Under Pressure – Navigating the Impact of Rising Tariffs
Join us for an important discussion on how rising tariffs are reshaping the agricultural landscape for farmers across the U.S. While tariffs and trade disputes may seem distant, their effects are felt locally, especially by Black and underserved farmers who are already facing historical and systemic challenges such as discrimination, land loss, and limited access to resources. Increased tariffs add …
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 …
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