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Strategies for Land Stewardship Summit
Walworth and Rock Counties, WIJoin farmers, farm advisors, conservation professionals, and others for this peer-to-peer learning opportunity to get practical insights and ideas about how to be successful and profitable with cover crops, no-till, and other soil and water conservation practices. Walworth and Rock Counties, WI Event registration is FREE. This event is for farmers and people from across the Midwest and Mid-South who are seeking strategies …
Read MorePatternAg seeks cooperators to evaluate soil microbe populations across management systems
PatternAg seeks cooperators to evaluate soil microbe populations across management systems By: Megan Baskerville | Illinois Ag Program Director, The Nature Conservancy | ISAP Chair ISAP member, The Nature Conservancy, has invested in PatternAg and other emerging technologies to scale conservation adoption. Before the 2022 planting season kicks off, PatternAg, a soil microbiome analysis company, is seeking cooperators to join …
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 MoreSoil Health Basics for Technical Service Providers
We met with Dr. Stacy Zuber, USDA-NRCS State Soil Health Specialist, on March 15th to discuss details about the new national course for certification of Technical Service Providers to write Soil Health Management System Conservation Activity Plans (CP 116). This training will be hosted by the USDA-NRCS Soil Health Division through virtual delivery April 27-29th. ISAP: Thank you for engaging …
Read MoreSoil Health Partnership Sessions Webinar: Nutrient Management – Looking at Farmer Experiences
Basic Illinois Location (Online)On November 24, the Soil Health Partnership will host a Soil Sessions webinar. This webinar will be co-hosted by Dr. Sally Flis, Senior Director of Agronomy with The Fertilizer Institute (TFI), and Lisa Kubik, SHP Field Manager in Iowa. In this session, our hosts will discuss several farmer case studies that look at the interaction between soil health, conservation practices, …
Read MoreFarm Leasing 101 Practical Legal Advice for Illinois Farmers & Landowners
Basic Illinois Location (Online)Working out a fair farmland lease in Illinois doesn’t have to be overwhelming. In fact, it can protect your interests and be the foundation for a successful, sustainable farming relationship. Through this interactive and in-depth workshop for both farmers and farmland owners, you will gain the tools, knowledge, and skills you need to create a strong, practical lease and use …
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