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Workshop: 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 MoreIllinois Soil Health Week
Throughout the week, the Illinois Stewardship Alliance will bring together farmers and eaters, organizations, state leaders, legislators, and other partners to virtually celebrate with a variety of presentations and resources. Each day features different voices in the food and farm system presenting on a range of topics that focus on how powerful and important the soil beneath our feet is …
Read MoreVermilion Watershed Field Tour
Swartz FarmJoin farmers and others from Livingston and Ford Counties to explore conservation and soil health practices that benefit the watershed. The event is hosted by the Vermilion Headwaters Partnership with support from NRCS and the Field tour will highlight strip-till, nutrient management, cover crops and constructed wetland. DATE: Wednesday, August 11, 2021 LOCATION: Craig Swartz’s Farm …
Read MoreFARMING FOR THE FUTURE: ECOSYSTEM MARKET SUMMER SERIES
Join the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership and organizations from Indiana, Iowa, Ohio, and Wisconsin for a free four-part webinar series exploring new management options and financial opportunities for Midwest farmers. The series will provide farmers and their advisors with practical and straightforward information on innovative incentives. • Tuesday June 22nd features programs available from input providers (Bayer, Corteva, and Nutrien) …
Read MoreRegenerative Agriculture Webinar: A New Beginning
Basic Illinois Location (Online)Learn how adjusting farming principles and practices help enhance the entire growing system of the farm, through soil health, water management and fertilizer use. Can these regenerative methods improve profitability and the marketing of your products? Join us for this free webinar to find out.
Read MoreALPHABET SOUP: CONSERVATION LEASE CONVERSATION 8.20.2020
Did you happen to miss our most recent Alphabet Soup event? Don’t worry, we recorded the event so you can watch it! This free, online event expands on the “Conservation and Farmland Leasing” webinar hosted by the Illinois Soybean Association that features Dr. Gary Schnitkey and a discussion on the conservation lease addenda available for Illinois farmers and landowners. Alphabet …
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