conservation planning
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 MoreWorkshop: So you want to grow chestnuts?
Spoon River College Macomb Outreach CenterCost: $50/person – includes catered lunch Are you interested in growing chestnuts but need more information before taking the final leap? Do you have a young orchard and need some questions answered or encouragement? This workshop is for you! Co-hosted by the Savanna Institute and Canopy Farm Management, this event will expand your understanding of chestnut growing in the Midwest. …
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 MoreAgricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) – IL Cohort Meeting
OnlineThe IL ACPF Cohort brings together practitioners from several organizations and agencies who are currently using or who are interested in using the Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework (ACPF) to advance watershed-based outreach and conservation efforts in Illinois. The ACPF uses high-resolution geospatial data to identify potential locations where conservation practices such as wetlands, saturated buffers, grassed waterways, and others can …
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