September Field Day: Mechanical Management for Agroforestry Systems with Canopy Farm Management
Savanna Institute Farm Urbana, IL, United StatesFarmers across Illinois utilize precision planters, self-driving tractors, drones, and remote sensing to plant corn and soybeans, but what if we used that technology to plant trees? Join us at…
Soul of the Soil Conference
Launched in 2024, Fields of Sinsinawa is creating a farmer-led learning center where soil care is at the heart of everything we do. Based in southwest Wisconsin, just seven miles…
Using Advanced Biomass Crops as Regenerative Ag Tools to Diversify the Corn Belt
The Iowa Learning Farms (ILF) conservation webinar taking place Oct. 2 at noon CDT will feature Emily Heaton, professor of regenerative agriculture in the Crop Sciences department at the University…
Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course
Dixon Springs Agricultural Center 354 State Highway 145N, Simpson, ILThe 2024-2025 Southern Illinois Beginning Forest Landowner Course will consist of four weekend programs (Friday-Saturday) plus a few additional virtual/in-person events. Each weekend will include in-class presentation, hands-on practices, and…
Save the date: 2025 Soil Fertility Workshop Dates
Dates and locations are set for the 2025 Soil Fertility Workshops. The goal of our workshops is simple: we provide a general overview of fundamental agronomic principles and current university…
Succession Planning Summit
Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana North Neil Street, Champaign, IL, United StatesJoin Illinois Farmers Union and American Farmland Trust for this special one-day farm succession planning summit. Whether you're planning for your farm's legacy or looking to establish your roots, this…
I-FARM University Learning Webinar Series: Economics of Adopting Weeding Robots
The I-FARM University Learning Series provides a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge technologies and economic strategies shaping modern agriculture. Each session, led by experts in their respective fields, will offer valuable…
Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
When injury, illness, or natural disasters strike, farmers and ranchers need help to continue operating. This webinar highlights two key resources for farmers in crisis. We will explain the Farm…
Life Hacks over Lunch: A Virtual Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
Fall 2024 Series. This free, virtual meet-up series is a peer-learning opportunity for watershed professionals to share ideas and advice for solving real-life challenges of watershed projects. If you work…
Demonstration Farm Tour at the 4-H Memorial Camp
4-H Memorial Camp 499 Old Timber Rd, Monticello, ILJoin the Savanna Institute for a tour of a unique system of farming at a Demonstration Farm Tour at the 4-H Memorial Camp on Wednesday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. Meet at…