Lake Springfield Watershed 2022 “Lunch and Learn” Series
Join the Lake Springfield RCPP for a Lunch and Learn Series on the 2nd Wednesday of each month @ Noon CT Zoom: Link Meeting ID: 834 0269 8147 Passcode: 106405 For questions contact: Sangamon County SWCD (217) 241-6635 ext. 3 Shelly Seman michelle.seman@il.nacdnet.net Jake Vancil jake.vancil@il.nacdnet.net February 9, 2022 – “Best Management Practices for Water…
Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show 2022
iHotel & Conference Center 1900 South First Street, Champaign, IllinoisShifting markets… Changing consumer preferences… Increased input prices… Unpredictable weather… What’s next? Every hurdle encountered offers an opportunity. Join The Land Connection for their Organic Grain Conference and Trade Show as they explore challenges and opportunities across the organic grain value chain. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2022 | 12:00PM – 6:00PM Day 1 of the conference…
Better Beans Series
Double Tree Hotel - Mt. Vernon, IL 222 Potomoc Blvd., Mt. VernonThese half-day events feature local CCA Soy Envoys, agronomists, industry experts and farmers sharing their insights on everything from weed management and fertility to best management practices (BMPs) and choosing varieties that best fit your farm. The Better Beans Series is focused on providing growers the tools they need to improve profitability and achieve high…
Cover Crops and Water Quality Webinar
On February 16, 2022 the Discovery Farms® Programs in Wisconsin, Vermont, Arkansas, and Minnesota will host a one-day webinar titled “Cover crops and water quality.” Join this interactive webinar to learn more about what water quality monitoring across these four states has shown on fields with planted cover crops. This 3-hour webinar will begin at…
NREC Investment Insight LIVE!
iHotel & Conference Center 1900 South First Street, Champaign, IllinoisSee the latest research in nutrient loss reduction and protecting water quality at the NREC Investment Insight Live event Wednesday, February 16 at the iHotel & Conference Center in Champaign.
CARBON MARKETS WEBINAR SERIES: ADDRESSING RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
The proliferation of carbon markets is creating both opportunity and confusion in agriculture, including for in-field advisers, agricultural retailers, Extension personnel, and growers. This confusion, largely resulting from the various unknowns associated with these markets, is impeding participation in these market opportunities. This three-part webinar series will explore and address key risks and unknowns associated…
TNC 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…
Funding 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…
Agricultural 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,…
2022 ILICA Convention & Members’ Meeting
It's time for "A New View for 2022!" Attend the 2022 Illinois LICA Annual Convention & Members' Meeting to discover new and improved ways of doing business. With a full agenda including deepdiving education sessions, septic license CEU training, a trade show with 35+ vendors, evening entertainment, and hospitality opportunities galore, the 2022 Illinois LICA…
SDSU Extension Crop Hour: Precision Ag – Soil, Crop and Water Management Webinars
South Dakota State University Extension's Crop Hour will run Jan. 11 through Mar. 3, every Tuesday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CST. For more information, contact Sara Bauder, SDSU Extension Agronomy Field Specialist or Shelby Pritchard, SDSU Extension Pest Management Specialist. Schedule 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. CST each day March 1: "Managing Soil Moisture"; John…
Midwest Cover Crops Council Annual Meeting and Conference
MCCC’s 2022 Annual Meeting and Conference will be held in conjunction with the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference (CTTC) in Ada, OH. Registration for MCCC and CTTC can be found here: https://www.allenswcd.com/cttc/ Monday March 7 Schedule (All times listed in Eastern Daylight) at The Inn in Ada, OH. CEUs available in-person. MCCC plans to livestream the annual meeting…