The Land Connection
Organic Grain Conference
I Hotel and Conference Center 1900 S 1st St., ChampaignThe 9th annual Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show is scheduled for February 4-5, 2026 at the i-Hotel in Champaign, IL. Join The Land Connection for two days of dynamic grain content! Get ready for an inspiring session with Jill Clapperton, an internationally recognized leader in soil health. Jill brings a unique blend of deep…
Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
VirtualJoin The Land Connection this winter for a series of practical, farmer-centered webinars focused on organic grain production and marketing. Each session features boots-on-the-ground farmers, consultants, and seasoned experts sharing real-world tools you can apply on your farm right now. Register for individual sessions or join them all.
Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
VirtualJoin The Land Connection this winter for a series of practical, farmer-centered webinars focused on organic grain production and marketing. Each session features boots-on-the-ground farmers, consultants, and seasoned experts sharing real-world tools you can apply on your farm right now. Register for individual sessions or join them all.
Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
VirtualJoin The Land Connection this winter for a series of practical, farmer-centered webinars focused on organic grain production and marketing. Each session features boots-on-the-ground farmers, consultants, and seasoned experts sharing real-world tools you can apply on your farm right now. Register for individual sessions or join them all.
Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
VirtualJoin The Land Connection this winter for a series of practical, farmer-centered webinars focused on organic grain production and marketing. Each session features boots-on-the-ground farmers, consultants, and seasoned experts sharing real-world tools you can apply on your farm right now. Register for individual sessions or join them all.
Rooted & Rising: Cultivating Community Among Women Landowners
Silver Tree Beer & Spirits 115 W Pells St., Paxton, United StatesAre you a woman who owns farmland? Whether you are certified organic, in the process of transitioning, or simply curious about ecological practices, this event is for you. Join The Land Connection for a special networking event built for women landowners! This is your space to connect with a powerful community of women who share…
Do More With Your Farmland! The Stewardship Roadmap, Knowing Your Values, and Getting Aligned
VirtualFrom Illinois FarmLink’s Nathan Aaberg you’ll learn the step-by-step process that will enable you to do more with your family’s farmland. With help from the Land Stewardship Project, you’ll also take the first step by identifying your own farmland stewardship values and understanding options for talking with other decision-makers in your family. A farmland owner…
Do More With Your Farmland! Farmland Basics, Your Land’s Ecology, and Soil Health
VirtualSpring Duffey, Executive Director of the McHenry County Soil & Water Conservation District, will help you understand your farmland and its infrastructure as well as the agencies that can help you with your land. Ed Collins, former director of natural resources at the McHenry County Conservation District, will share how you can deeply understand your…
Do More With Your Farmland! Creating a Good Lease, Lease Rates, and Soil Testing for Soil Health
VirtualOnce you have the right farmer, it’s time to work out a good arrangement with them. Rachel Armstrong of Farm Commons will provide an overview of how leases work and how to use the lease negotiation process to build a good relationship. Silas Brewster of CommonGround will explain the basics of setting lease rates. David…