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Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership Welcomes the Illinois Certified Crop Advisers as Newest Member
The Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership brings together diverse member organizations who are working collaboratively to encourage the adoption of sustainable and profitable production practices that improve soil health and restore local waters. DEKALB, Ill. – Illinois Sustainable Agriculture Partnership (ISAP) is excited to welcome the Illinois Certified Crop Advisers (CCAs) to the current 13-member partnership. The expanded membership advances ISAP’s capacity to …
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 …
Read MoreTNC Webinar: How Policy Impacts Conservation
In addition to TNC’s conservation and restoration work, the organization also focuses on policy. The government relations team works to advance legislative solutions that sustain our lands and waters for nature and people. On this webinar, you’ll hear directly from our experts about their work, some recent state and federal policy wins they’re excited to share with you and how …
Read MoreFunding and Farming Opportunities for Northern Illinois Producers
Crystal Lake, ILAttendees can expect professional presentations from farmers and experts in the agriculture sector. Techniques and experiences will be shared for implementing in-field conservation practices, farmland protection, and supportive funding opportunities for farmers. Learn about projects in McHenry County and across the state of Illinois. Hosted by McHenry-Lake Soil and Water District in Partnership with McHenry County College Center for Agrarian Studies, …
Read MoreIL Soy Cover Crops & Spring Management Webinar
In this webinar, Jim Isermann and Abigail Peterson will review key spring management considerations for cover crop fields, including termination approaches, tillage options, planting green and IPM. They will also discuss what they’ve seen across Illinois over the years and what practices are making a difference for planting success. Presenters: Abigail Peterson, Director of Agronomy for the Illinois Soybean Association, …
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 …
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