Events
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I-FARM University Learning Webinar Series: Smart Grazing: AI integration into grazing management
The I-FARM University Learning Series provides a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge technologies and economic strategies shaping modern agriculture. Each session, led by experts in their respective fields, will offer valuable insights and practical knowledge for enhancing farm productivity and sustainability. This free series is co-sponsored by the Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA), University of Illinois Agricultural Safety & Health Program, …
Read MoreCultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Explore the latest research and recommendations for staying safe and healthy while working in agriculture. In the Cultivating Caution webinar series, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign experts will cover machinery safety, infectious diseases, grain hazards, tractor safety, heat illness, and mental health. The free series will offer practical tips and best practices for Illinois farmers, ranchers, and agricultural workers to protect themselves, their …
Read MoreLife Hacks over Lunch: A Virtual Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
Fall 2024 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. If you work with farmers and communities on watershed-scale projects to improve water quality and have ever found yourself thinking, “I don’t want to recreate the wheel,” this meet-up series is for you
Read MoreFarmland Owners Conference
Illinois Valley Community CollegeMany moving pieces go into owning land. Ownership can often create questions and become stressful and overwhelming for the inheritor, purchaser, farmer, renter, families, and anyone involved. To assist with alleviating doubts about land ownership, University of Illinois Extension is bringing back the Farmland Owners Conference. The one-day event is designed to empower current and future farmland owners on Nov. 25 at …
Read MoreCommon Ground: A Gathering of Land Seekers and Landowners
Duke’s Ale House & KitchenThis year Savanna Institute (SI) will be hosting Common Ground in two locations – northern and central Illinois! Common Ground is an event for those who have pressing needs around farmland to network with farmers and landowners, learn, gather useful resources, and share encouragement with others. Whether you’re looking for land to start or expand your farm business, looking for …
Read MoreIllinois 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 MoreI-FARM University Learning Webinar Series: Bridging the Gap: Technology Adoption in Small Holder Farms
The I-FARM University Learning Series provides a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge technologies and economic strategies shaping modern agriculture. Each session, led by experts in their respective fields, will offer valuable insights and practical knowledge for enhancing farm productivity and sustainability. This free series is co-sponsored by the Center for Digital Agriculture (CDA), University of Illinois Agricultural Safety & Health Program, …
Read MoreUtilize The Power of Biology (life): Make Your Fertility!
Adam York FarmJoin featured speakers David Kleinschmidt, Barry Fishes, Todd Harrington, Ray Archuleta, Adam York, and Brad Holbrook for a 2-day workshop! Purpose of the 2-day Workshop (Dec 18-19, 2024) Reduce costly fertilizer costs. Reduce disease pressure on crops. Reduce the use of fungicides and insecticides. Understand the power of cover crops in a biological system Learn systems thinking Economic Benefits of …
Read MoreSouthern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course
Dixon Springs Agricultural CenterThe 2024-2025 Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course will consist of four weekend programs (Friday-Saturday) plus a few additional virtual/in-person events. Each weekend will include in-class presentation, hands-on practices, and field tours. All weekends will start at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (354 State Highway 145N, Simpson IL) at 9am on the Friday. Some portions of the course will require …
Read MoreSouthern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Program 2024
Dixon Springs Agricultural CenterThe 2024-2025 Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course will consist of four weekend programs (Friday-Saturday) plus a few additional virtual/in-person events. Each weekend will include in-class presentation, hands-on practices, and field tours. All weekends will start at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center (354 State Highway 145N, Simpson IL) at 9am on the Friday. Some portions of the course will require …
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