Events

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Friday
Aug 08
August 8, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm CDT

ISAP’s Cultivate Connections Luncheon at the Illinois State Fair

Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership’s Alphabet Soup and Midwest Dairy invite you to our second State Fair Networking Luncheon! This year, we’re reflecting on 10 years of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy and highlighting wins from across the state. Join us for time to connect over a free, delicious hot lunch and an ice cream treat. The event will take place …

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Thursday
Aug 14
August 14, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm CDT

Soil Health Academy Field Day – August

Learn from experienced Soil Health Academy instructors, participate in on-farm demonstrations about the principles of regenerative agriculture, and hear first-hand from farmers and their successes with improving soil health on their farms. The field days will take place on July 9th in St. Jacob, IL and August 14th in St. Rose, IL. Registration is required. Full location details provided after …

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Tuesday
Aug 26
August 26, 2025 @ 8:00 am - August 28, 2025 @ 5:00 pm CDT

Farm Progress Show

The 2025 Farm Progress Show will be held August 26–28, 2025, in Decatur, Illinois. With hundreds of exhibitors, we’re proud to call this event the largest outdoor agricultural show in the nation. Designed with farmers and producers in mind, the Farm Progress Show features some of the most innovative technology and products from across the globe. From established brands to …

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Thursday
Aug 28
August 28, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm CDT

Twilight Tailgate with the Trees: End of Summer Celebration

Savanna Institute Demonstration Farm – Urbana

Only one Tailgate at the farm this year! Let’s celebrate the start of the school year with a shin-dig at the Savanna Institute Demo Farm!

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Saturday
Sep 06
September 6, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

Let’s Get Nuts! Monthly Farm Tour

Savanna Institute Demonstration Farm – Urbana

Think you’ve seen it all after one farm tour? Think again! Join Savanna Institute monthly as they dive into the seasonal highlights of the Savanna Institute Illinois Demonstration Farms. Every first Saturday of the month, MJ Oviatt or Kaitie Adams will guide you on a walking tour of Savanna Institute Agroforestry Demonstration Farm (Urbana) or 4-H Memorial Camp Farm (Monticello), spotlighting certain aspects of these dynamic demonstration sites.

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Monday
Sep 15
September 15, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm CDT

Grow Hazelnuts in Illinois! Harvest Demo & Market Opportunities at Fields Restored

Fields Restored

Did you know hazelnuts are a Midwest-adapted, perennial crop that provides habitat, sequesters carbon and help builds soil health all while producing a saleable crop? Join Savanna Institute for a hands-on workshop to learn about hazelnut industry opportunities in the northern Midwest. Participants will gather at Fields Restored, family-owned farm in Ogle County, IL where landowners Scott and Sandy Williams …

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Tuesday
Sep 30
September 30, 2025 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm CDT

Trees for Bucks, Birds, & Bees: Agroforestry for Conservation & Recreation

Allerton Park & Retreat Center

Join Savanna Institute and the University of Illinois Extension for a full-day event focused on how planting trees can increase pollinators, wildlife, and opportunities for recreation on farmlands. Topics covered will include: choosing the right trees and shrubs to meet your conservation goals, current research on the benefits of adding habitat, and ways to enhance tree planting for hunting and …

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Saturday
Oct 04
October 4, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

Why Bother with Windbreaks? Monthly Farm Tour

Savanna Institute Demonstration Farm – Urbana

Join us monthly as we dive into the seasonal highlights of the Savanna Institute Illinois Demonstration Farms. Every first Saturday of the month, MJ Oviatt or Kaitie Adams will guide you on a walking tour of Savanna Institute Agroforestry Demonstration Farm (Urbana) or 4-H Memorial Camp Farm (Monticello), spotlighting certain aspects of these dynamic demonstration sites. First hour: walking tour …

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Tuesday
Oct 07
October 7, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

The Hidden Costs of Extra Tillage Passes: Is it worth it?

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. …

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Monday
Oct 20
October 20, 2025 @ 8:00 am - October 22, 2025 @ 5:00 pm CDT

Midwest Climate Resilience Conference

Baird Center

The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership will host the 2025 Midwest Climate Resilience Conference at the Baird Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The conference brings together representatives from the public, private, and non-profit sectors to inspire and encourage climate adaptation in communities throughout the Midwest and Great Lakes region. The Midwest Climate Resilience Conference is the premier forum focused specifically …

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