Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Webinar Series
ISAP is excited to announce our upcoming Partners for Climate Smart Commodities webinar series, beginning Friday, July 14th at 8am CT. Read more about the presenters and their programs below. Kicking off the series, Sam Field and Brogan Schanz will be speaking on the Midwest Climate-Smart Commodity Program. This project will build markets and provide…
SIU/NREC/ILFB/ISA Summer Field Day
Come join the Agronomy Team from the Illinois Soybean Association who will provide updates on the research investments being made through the soybean checkoff. Lots of new information to share! Transportation to field locations provided / lunch provided Speakers: Dr. Jon Schoonover – “WASCoBs – Their impact on water quality, legacy P and sediment" Dr.…
AISWCD 75th Annual Conference
Join the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts for the 75th Annual Meeting and Summer Training conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield, Illinois from July 16 to July 18, 2023. Over the course of the three day event, we will have the opportunity to learn from and engage…
Managing Cover Crops for Cash Crops Field Day
Field Day 3504 Prairietown Road, Bunker Hill, IL, United StatesThis field day hosted by NRCS and American Farmland Trust will look at and compare field practices between different management techniques including temperature, soil moisture retention, water infiltration, soil microbial activity, and cover crop mineralization to feed the cash crops. Donuts and coffee will be served at 7:30AM. Free admission and free lunch! For additional…
Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities Webinar Series
ISAP is excited to announce the second webinar in the Partners for Climate Smart Commodities webinar series, that will take place on July 28th at 8AM CT. The series will feature the Farmers for Soil Health Climate-Smart Commodities Partnership presented by Greg Goodwin. The second half of the session will feature The Climate-Smart Agriculture Innovative…
Family Farmapalooza
Get ready for a fun-filled day at our family farm event! Join us on Sat Jul 29 2023 at 2:00 PM for a cost free, day of adventure and learning at 10929 300th Street W, Illinois City, IL 61259. Explore beautiful Gorham Family Farms, situated on the bluffs of the Mississippi River. Have fun with your…
Conserving Crop Insurance Field Day
Lunch at 12:00pm then talks to follow. This workshop will take an alternative look at the USDA Farm Bill programs and how to best utilize them on the farm. We will dive into how adding habitat and conservation programs can reduce the cost of crop insurance as well as increase your farm’s APH. All while…
National Strip-Tillage Conference
Build and refine your strip-till system with dozens of new ideas and connections at the 10th anniversary National Strip-Tillage Conference in Bloomington, Ill., Aug. 2-4, 2023. Experience an energizing agenda featuring inspiring general session speakers, expert-led Strip-Till Classrooms and collaborative Strip-Till Roundtables. Plus, Certified Crop Adviser credits will be offered. Attend an exclusive pre-conference workshop…
ISAP’s Ag and Conservation Family Night
Illinois Central CollegeJoin NRCS, ICC & the Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership for a night of family fun, including a tour of the many ag & conservation practices on display at Illinois Central College’s East Peoria campus. Families will get an up-close view of the many practices and technologies farmers utilize to improve soil health and protect water…
Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network – Cover Crop Cocktails
The third session in ICCON's four-part summer series, Cover Crop Cocktails, features Bethany Bedeker from University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture. Bethany will discuss cover crops to address field issues of compaction and weed control. Bethany Bedeker (Wohrley) is the Cover Crop Education Specialist at the MU Center for Regenerative Agriculture. She has a…
Future of Farming
Population is increasing, farmland is decreasing, and technology continues to advance, which leads to the Future of Farming. Join us from 9am-11am on Friday, August 11th to learn more about the latest ag tech innovations including live demonstrations by aerial drone and robot seeding companies. Midwest Grass and Forage will also be sharing techniques to…
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.…