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SUMMARY:Do More With Your Farmland! Creating a Good Lease\, Lease Rates\, and Soil Testing for Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Once 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 Kleinschmidt of Progressive Agronomy will explain how to use new types of soil testing to tell whether the farming being done is meeting your soil health goals.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/do-more-with-your-farmland-creating-a-good-lease-lease-rates-and-soil-testing-for-soil-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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SUMMARY:Do More With Your Farmland! Farmland Basics\, Your Land's Ecology\, and Soil Health
DESCRIPTION:Spring 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 property’s history and improve its habitat. David Kleinschmidt of Progressive Agronomy will explain the power and benefits of soil biology across all farming types.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/do-more-with-your-farmland-farmland-basics-your-lands-ecology-and-soil-health/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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SUMMARY:Do More With Your Farmland! The Stewardship Roadmap\, Knowing Your Values\, and Getting Aligned
DESCRIPTION:From 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 and his family’s farmer-partner will share their lessons from their evolving collaboration in Jo Daviess County.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/do-more-with-your-farmland-the-stewardship-roadmap-knowing-your-values-and-getting-aligned/
LOCATION:Virtual
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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SUMMARY:Rooted & Rising: Cultivating Community Among Women Landowners
DESCRIPTION:Are 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. \nJoin 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 your values and your commitment to the soil. The decisions you make for your land send ripples through our food system\, our soil\, and our communities. \nThis event will open conversations about the tools and pathways that support you in your stewardship\, ensuring the long-term health and legacy of your land. In addition to discussing organic certification\, we’re pleased to have The Land Conservancy of McHenry County with us. They’ll be available throughout the event to answer any questions you have about conservation easements and how these tools can preserve farmland for generations to come.  Alongside these resources\, participants will learn about the peer-to-peer support opportunities available through the IDEA Farm Network\, Illinois Women in Conservation (ILWiC)\, and the USDA’s Transition to Organic Partnership Program (TOPP).
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/rooted-rising-cultivating-community-among-women-landowners/
LOCATION:Silver Tree Beer & Spirits\, 115 W Pells St.\, Paxton\, 60597\, United States
CATEGORIES:all events,in-person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260210T180000
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SUMMARY:Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/organic-grain-winter-webinar-series/2026-02-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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SUMMARY:Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/organic-grain-winter-webinar-series/2026-02-17/
LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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SUMMARY:Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/organic-grain-winter-webinar-series/2026-02-19/
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CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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SUMMARY:Organic Grain Winter Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Join 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.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/organic-grain-winter-webinar-series/2026-03-03/
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CATEGORIES:all events,online/virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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SUMMARY:Organic Grain Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 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! \nGet ready for an inspiring session with Jill Clapperton\, an internationally recognized leader in soil health. Jill brings a unique blend of deep scientific expertise—with a PhD focused on plant-mycorrhizal interactions—and decades of on-the-ground experience. After 16 years as a Rhizosphere Ecologist in Canada\, she founded Rhizoterra Inc.\, consulting with growers across the globe on practical soil-building practices.
URL:https://ilsustainableag.org/event/organic-grain-conference/
LOCATION:I Hotel and Conference Center\, 1900 S 1st St.\, Champaign\, 61820
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Land Connection":MAILTO:info@thelandconnection.org
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