Soil Health Week: Top 10 Questions on Ag Carbon Markets
OnlineAgricultural carbon markets and programs continue to change rapidly, with corporations increasingly using purchase of carbon credits to meet their sustainability goals. Farmers utilizing “climate-smart practices” like reduced tillage or…
Soil Health Week: Soil Health & Farm Resiliency with Perennial Bioenergy Crops
OnlineAmerican Farmland Trust (AFT) provides technical assistance to farmers and landowners to transition portions of subprime farmland to produce perennial bioenergy crops like switchgrass, miscanthus, and native prairie mix. Marlee…
Soil Health Week: Digging into Soil Health on Illinois Dairy Farms
OnlineIllinois dairy farmers are committed to being good stewards of the land and one aspect of good stewardship is maintaining optimal soil health. Join us for a virtual lunch ‘n…
Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls
VirtualISAP convenes cover crop specialists from across Illinois and the broader Midwest region for monthly discussions to explore new research, troubleshoot field conditions, and provide updates on policies and…
Midwest Soil Health Summit – Managing for Profit with the Soil Health Principles
Courtyard by Marriott Mankato 901 Raintree Rd, Mankato, MNThe Sustainable Farming Assocation's biggest soil health event of the year will be held at the Courtyard Marriott in Mankato on March 13 & 14, 2024. Sessions will center on "Managing for…
Equipment Considerations in Cover Crop Systems Webinar Series
Zoom WebinarStarting February 15, 2024, the Farmers for Soil Health education team, supported by Soil Health Institute and Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture presents a webinar series focused on cash crop…
An Alternative Third Crop? Relay Cropping Winter Camelina with Soybeans
Robert Harvey worked for the last two years with Heartland Co-op’s Ruth McCabe to successfully relay crop winter camelina and soybeans on his Redfield, Iowa, farm. In 2023, Robert harvested…
2024 Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
Montgomery County Farm Bureau (CFB) farmers and community partners are committed to supporting local and statewide nutrient loss reduction efforts. Join us to tour local cover cropped fields and learn…
Montgomery CFB Field Day
All 2024 Nutrient Stewardship Field Days are being offered in-person. Mark your calendar and RSVP using the instructions below for the field day you are interested in. Location: Montgomery County Farm…
Winnebago County SWCD Agriculture Workshop
Winnebago-Boone Farm Bureau 1925 S Meridian Rd, Rockford, ILAgriculture workshop on Thursday March 21, 2024 from 10AM-1PM. Topics covered will include: Drone use in agriculture Alternative crops / small grains Soil tests & micronutrients Integrated Pest Management RSVP…
Cover Crop Grazing Webinar
Center for Regenerative Agriculture will be hosting an online (Zoom) Q&A panel with three Missouri CRCL farmers on the topic of cover crop grazing, where we will discuss their experiences,…
Smart Solar: Building Farm Viability in Illinois
It's never been more difficult for Illinois farm families to make a living doing what they love. Between changing markets, increasingly severe weather events, and inflation pushing costs through the…