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Farmers Grow Rye to Advance Regenerative Agriculture and Support Kentucky Bourbon
When people think of Kentucky, many things may come to mind: horse racing and fancy hats, large buckets of fried chicken, or even Kentucky bourbon! Kentucky has a long and rich history of bourbon production, giving the state its claim to fame as the world’s bourbon capital. Bourbon is an agricultural product at its core, relying on high quality...
Partner Spotlight: The Wetlands Initiative
In honor of American Wetlands Month, ISAP is excited to introduce The Wetlands Initiative (TWI) as May’s Partner Spotlight. The Wetlands Initiative is a founding member of the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership and has been a leader in wetland restoration for over 25 years. In addition to their ecosystem restoration work, TWI has become a national leader in the...
Partner Spotlight: University of Illinois Extension
Partner Spotlight: University of Illinois Extension University of Illinois Extension is the flagship outreach effort of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. As part of the Land Grant system, the University of Illinois was established to provide educational opportunities and pioneer research while putting learning and discovery into practice. UI Extension is the university’s statewide network of educators, faculty experts,...
ISAP Welcomes Midwest Dairy as Newest Member
ISAP Welcomes Midwest Dairy as Newest Member The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership brings together diverse member organizations who are working collaboratively to encourage the adoption of sustainable and profitable production practices that improve soil health and restore local waters. DEKALB, Ill. – Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership (ISAP) is excited to welcome Midwest Dairy to the current 14-member partnership. ISAP’s continued expansion advances...
Partner Spotlight: Precision Conservation Management
Precision Conservation Management Welcomes New Director Precision Conservation Management (PCM) has hired Greg Goodwin to serve as their new Director. Goodwin will direct and oversee the PCM program, which includes overseeing daily operations, business development, grant reporting, and budget analysis. PCM is a free service created by farmers for farmers that combines precision technology and data management with farm business...
Partner Spotlight: ILICA
The Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association (ILICA) is excited to invite you to attend the 2022 Illinois LICA Annual Convention & Members' Meeting to discover new and improved ways of doing business. With a full agenda including deep-diving education sessions, septic license CEU training, a trade show with 35+ vendors, evening entertainment, and hospitality opportunities galore, the 2022...