Events
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Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls
VirtualISAP 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 with a strong community of cover …
Read MoreIllinois Grazing Lands Coalition – Grazing School (Creal Springs)
Beasley Angus Farm & FeedlotFeaturing classroom and on-farm instruction from experts! Registration is $50 and includes all meals and instruction materials. Learn from peers and experts about: Pasture Health Adaptive Grazing Practices Water & Fencing Systems Multispecies Grazing Winter Grazing Methods And more!
Read MoreConservation Finance Ag Educator Training
Various locationsThe Soil Health Nexus, UW-Madison Division of Extension, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture of Consumer Protection (DATCP), Wisconsin Land + Water, and other multistate extension partners are hosting a regional training for agriculture educators focusing on conservation finance at the Arlington Agricultural Research Station September 16-17, 2024. Join fellow agricultural educators from around the region as we explore the financial implications of key …
Read MoreLearning Circle for Women Farmland Owners
An event intended for women farmers and farmland owners to join other women to share ideas, stories, and expertise on how to manage the land you love. This Learning Circle will focus on topics such as regeneratively grazed livestock, agritourism, and whole farm planning. Special guests include: Colleen Biver, Terra Vitae Farms; Marisa Maggio, Starry Nights Farm
Read MoreElectric Mowing and Tool Field Day
Beall Woods State ParkExplore the climate benefits of electric outdoor equipment – demonstration of electric outdoor equipment for both commercial and residential purposes that reduce fuel use and costs. Learn about the feasibility of electric tools for your sites or management needs; glean information about the economic and environmental benefits of electric equipment. Vendors like Raymo, Toro, STIHL, and Mean Green Mowers. Farms …
Read MoreFarming in a Changing Climate: Field Walk and Roundtable Discussion at Zumwalt Acres
Zumwalt AcresJoin The Land Connection and Zumwalt Acres on September 19th for a full-day event of skill sharing, relationship building, a morning tour of Zumwalt’s climate-smart farming practices with an emphasis on their work with basalt, and an afternoon facilitated discussion on climate change and farming! WHAT TO EXPECT: USDA Climate Smart Commodities enhanced weathering Enhanced weathering in regenerative and silvopasture systems SARE …
Read MoreHow to Use a Cover Crop Species Selector Tool
Let’s explore a cover crop species selector tool created by Precision Sustainable Agriculture. Tune in to “How to Use a Cover Crop Species Selector Tool & On-farm Applications” on September 19 at 12:30 pm ET to hear from Dr. Victoria Ackroyd, University of Maryland Assistant Research Scientist, and Dr. Steven Mirsky, USDA scientist. Bring your questions and gain confidence in …
Read MoreSave the Date! 22nd Annual Water Festival
Each year, The National Great Rivers Research & Education Center brings together over 800 fifth grade students to the Lewis and Clark Community College Godfrey campus and educate them about all aspects of water. Please contact: NGRRECEducation@lc.edu with any questions.
Read MoreSeptember Field Day: Mechanical Management for Agroforestry Systems with Canopy Farm Management
Savanna Institute FarmFarmers across Illinois utilize precision planters, self-driving tractors, drones, and remote sensing to plant corn and soybeans, but what if we used that technology to plant trees? Join us at this free event on a Saturday afternoon to learn how Canopy Farm Management is modernizing agroforestry with high-tech farm equipment! Whether you are thinking of planting a windbreak, a chestnut orchard, or …
Read MoreSoul of the Soil Conference
Launched in 2024, Fields of Sinsinawa is creating a farmer-led learning center where soil care is at the heart of everything we do. Based in southwest Wisconsin, just seven miles from Dubuque, IA, and 15 miles from Galena, IL, Fields of Sinsinawa is nestled among the hills and valleys of the Driftless Region and conveniently situated in the Tri-State area. …
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