A Wildly Beneficial Wetland Field Day for Hunters at Feather Prairie Farm
See how one family is using cropland tile drainage to create a wetland for hunting and dog training. Hear from experts on birds, waterfowl, and wetland management for wildlife, and watch hunting dog training demonstrations! Dinner will be included.
Planning Your Farm’s Future
Join Precision Conservation Management (PCM) field day on September 19th from 10AM-12:30PM! Join to discuss soil health, cover crop benefits, farm succession planning, and cost share opportunities. RSVP to Andrea Kuehner at (309) 319-8809 When: Tuesday, September 19th 10AM-12:30PM, doors open at 9:30 Where: Turkey Hill Grange Intersection of Rt. 15 & Green, Mount Rd,…
Conservation Stewardship Program Practices for Grazing Lands
Join Chris and Burnell Muse to learn how a small farm in Louisiana -Muse 3 Farm - has implemented several NRCS Conservation Stewardship Program practices to help fund and improve enhancements to their pastures to enrich the welfare of their soil, grazing animals and wildlife. There is so much to learn from these two knowledgeable…
Iowa Learning Farms Wednesday Webinars
9/20: Julia Brittes Tuthil, Iowa State University Using Data to Understand the Connections in the Iowa Food-Energy-Water Nexus 9/27: Daniel Kirby, Iowa Department of Natural Resources Management Practices and Techniques for Streambank Stability 10/4: Eileen Kladivko, Purdue University Drainage for the Long-Haul: Impacts on Crop Yields, Soil Health, and Water Quality 10/11: Craig Clarkson, ISG…
Iowa Learning Farms Wednesday Webinars
9/20: Julia Brittes Tuthil, Iowa State University Using Data to Understand the Connections in the Iowa Food-Energy-Water Nexus 9/27: Daniel Kirby, Iowa Department of Natural Resources Management Practices and Techniques for Streambank Stability 10/4: Eileen Kladivko, Purdue University Drainage for the Long-Haul: Impacts on Crop Yields, Soil Health, and Water Quality 10/11: Craig Clarkson, ISG…
One Acre at a Time Field Day
Join Precision Conservation Management (PCM) for a field day on September 28th from 10AM-noon! Topics that will be covered include why soil health is important, drought and cover crops / no-till, carbon market FAQ's, crop insurance & cover crops, and seeding methods. Ribeye lunch provided! RSVP to Alexa Rutherford (309) 336-9779 by 09/22. Call or…
Conservation Matters: Investing in People to Improve Watersheds
VirtualPresenters: Jenny Seifert, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension; Amanda Gumbert, University of Kentucky; Catherine DeLong, Iowa State University Extension and Outreach; Craig Ficenec, Sand County Foundation. Science shows that the single greatest indicator of conservation practice adoption by farmers is sustained interaction with a conservation professional. People and relationships—human and social capital—are foundational to…
Iowa Learning Farms Wednesday Webinars
9/20: Julia Brittes Tuthil, Iowa State University Using Data to Understand the Connections in the Iowa Food-Energy-Water Nexus 9/27: Daniel Kirby, Iowa Department of Natural Resources Management Practices and Techniques for Streambank Stability 10/4: Eileen Kladivko, Purdue University Drainage for the Long-Haul: Impacts on Crop Yields, Soil Health, and Water Quality 10/11: Craig Clarkson, ISG…
Iowa Learning Farms Wednesday Webinars
9/20: Julia Brittes Tuthil, Iowa State University Using Data to Understand the Connections in the Iowa Food-Energy-Water Nexus 9/27: Daniel Kirby, Iowa Department of Natural Resources Management Practices and Techniques for Streambank Stability 10/4: Eileen Kladivko, Purdue University Drainage for the Long-Haul: Impacts on Crop Yields, Soil Health, and Water Quality 10/11: Craig Clarkson, ISG…
Farmer Conservation Networks in the Great Lakes States
Many in the conservation space have recognized the importance of farmer peer-to-peer learning and networks in supporting conservation practice adoption. In 2022, NWF sought to identify farmer-centered conservation networks throughout the Great Lakes states to better understand their extent, capacities, and needs to deliver actionable information and support to farmers across the region. In this…
IL Agricultural Conservation Planning Framework Cohort Meetings
The Illinois ACPF Cohort, coordinated by ISAP, continues to meet to provide opportunities for individuals who are currently using or are interested in using ACPF tools to network with peers, collaborate, troubleshoot, and share lessons learned in an informal space. New members are always welcome to join ACPF cohort meetings which are held approximately bi-monthly.…
Iowa Learning Farms Wednesday Webinars
9/20: Julia Brittes Tuthil, Iowa State University Using Data to Understand the Connections in the Iowa Food-Energy-Water Nexus 9/27: Daniel Kirby, Iowa Department of Natural Resources Management Practices and Techniques for Streambank Stability 10/4: Eileen Kladivko, Purdue University Drainage for the Long-Haul: Impacts on Crop Yields, Soil Health, and Water Quality 10/11: Craig Clarkson, ISG…