conservation
Conservation Planning for Illinois Farmers
Zoom WebinarThe Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, along with the Wetlands Initiative, are sponsoring a webinar to assist farmers interested in developing a conservation plan for their operation. This program run approximately an hour and will be presented live via Zoom at 10 AM on June 5, 2024. Additional resources will be provided …
Read MoreThe Agroforestry Series: Agroforestry and USDA Funding Live Q&A
OnlineWondering what USDA Programs fund agroforestry practices? Join a LIVE Q&A session with IL NRCS Jamie Jones, WI NRCS Allan Braun, Central IL Farmer (Sola Gratia), John Williams, and Kate McFarland of the USDA National Agroforestry Center to answer your questions! This webinar is part of an eight-part Agroforestry Series hosted by Savanna Institute and Delta Institute. Register for free …
Read MoreManaging Input Costs with Conservation
Jackson Ellis Community Center, Homer, ILPrecision Conservation Management is hosting an event in Homer, IL to discuss the potential for using conservation to manage, or offset rising input costs. Speakers at this event will include: Leyton Brown, PCM Specialist: Opening Remarks and Opportunities Within PCM Greg Goodwin, Director of PCM: PCM Purpose and Overview Gary Schnitkey, University of Illinois Professor of Agricultural & Consumer Economics: …
Read MoreProject Wingspan’s Pollinator Habitat Management for Agricultural Lands Workshop
Attendees will learn about Midwestern pollinator species, their economic importance, and their habitat requirements. Speakers will discuss multiple benefits gained from integrating pollinator habitat within agricultural lands. These educational workshops will provide technical guidance on creating and managing different habitat installation types. Topics covered: Pollinator biology and ecology, habitat requirements, and the economic importance of pollinators in agriculture The benefits …
Read MoreUsing CSP and EQIP to Achieve Your Farm’s Conservation Goals
Zoom WebinarAt 10 am on June 24, 2024, the Marshall Putnam Soil and Water Conservation District and Natural Resources Conservation Service staff, along with the Wetlands Initiative, are sponsoring a webinar to help farmers understand how they can use the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) and Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) to implement conservation practices on their farms.
Read MoreEquipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems Webinar Series
Zoom WebinarStarting February 15, 2024, the Farmers for Soil Health education team, supported by Soil Health Institute and Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture presents a webinar series focused on cash crop planting and equipment considerations in cover crop systems. The first webinar will kick off with a moderated discussion among leading experts. In each successive webinar, a farmer with cover crop …
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