sustainable agriculture

Saturday
Feb 03
February 3, 2024 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm CST

Workshop: So you want to grow chestnuts?

Spoon River College Macomb Outreach Center

Cost: $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. …

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Thursday
Jun 15
June 15, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm CDT

4H Memorial Camp Farm Twilight Tailgate

Memorial 4H Camp Demonstration Farm

Join Savanna Institute for a walking tour of the Memorial 4H Demonstration Farm. We’ll explore the benefits of incorporating trees into conventional grain systems to support water quality, carbon sequestration, soil health, and wildlife habitat. There will be plenty of time to ask questions and connect with Agroforestry Technical Service Providers. This event is being held in partnership with The …

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Wednesday
Jun 29
June 29, 2022 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm CDT

AFT’s Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future

American farmland and ranchland is rapidly disappearing, threatening our food security, undermining the agricultural economy, and making us vulnerable to climate shocks. The nation has a choice: allow unchecked sprawl to erode this critical resource, or safeguard it with smarter land-use planning that leads to efficient growth. Farms Under Threat 2040: Choosing an Abundant Future, a new report from American …

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