2023 Farmland Owners Conference
University of Illinois Extension in conjunction with Illinois Central College (ICC) is hosting the Farmland Owners Conference November 20, 2023, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at ICC in East Peoria. Topics covered in this fast-paced conference range from financial management and grain marketing to field crop production. Registration fee of $65 includes lunch and refreshments…
Greater Peoria Farm Show
Illinois’ largest indoor farm show returns to the Peoria Civic Center for three big days. This year’s event is sponsored by Farmer’s Powering Communities (an aggreko partnership) and is set to host hundreds of exhibitors, representing over one thousand agricultural products and services. The Greater Peoria Farm Show is a great end-of-year opportunity to view all the latest in agriculture…
Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network Monthly Calls
ISAP 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 programs related to cover crops. This month, ICCON will be joined by Dr. Rob Myers who will discuss on the SARE and partners National Cover Crop…
2023 Illinois CCA Conference
The 2023 Illinois CCA Conference will be held on December 14th from 8:00am - 5:00pm at the iHotel and Conference Center in Champaign. Access to the conference will be through the North Entrance of the conference center. The Illinois CCA Conference is an excellent opportunity for earning continuing education units and networking with other CCAs. The one-day…
Nature-Based Solutions Funding Office Hours
Are you interested in or actively pursuing nature-based solutions for nonpoint source pollution in your watershed project? Need help understanding the funding landscape and how to go after funding opportunities you might be less familiar with? This Office Hours series brings you direct support for securing funding for nature-based solutions that will help you reach…
Life Hacks over Lunch: A Meet-up Series for Watershed Professionals
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. In each meet-up, one person kicks things off by presenting a challenge they’re experiencing in their watershed work for the group to “hack.” Conversation, collaboration, and commiseration will ensue.
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.…
32nd Annual National No-Tillage Conference
For more than a 3 decades, the National No-Tillage Conference has been providing the practical tips and information farmers need to run a more successful and profitable no-till operation. In our 32nd year, we're ready to do it again at the Indianapolis Marriott Downtown in Indianapolis, January 9-12, 2024. This 32nd annual conference offers a…
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 programs related to cover crops. Engaging with presentations by experts, researchers, and industry leaders, our ICCON calls provide an opportunity to share knowledge and network with…
Managing Saturated Buffers in a Flat Field: Impacts on Flow and Nitrate Load Treatment
In the webinar, “Managing Saturated Buffers in a Flat Field: Impacts on Flow and Nitrate Load Treatment,” Johnson will provide an overview of saturated buffer placement and functions which affect reducing nitrate-nitrogen loss in tile drainage when placed in suitable sites. He will also address additional needs when saturated buffers are located along flat or…
Land Manager Leadership Series
Embark on a journey in public land management with the Pasture Project’s Land Manager Leadership Series! This engaging webinar series showcases seasoned land managers utilizing grazing as a powerful management tool. Join us for a deep dive into their expertise, stories, and insights through these exclusive sessions. In these webinars, seasoned veterans will share their…
Illinois Fertilizer & Chemical Association Winter Convention
The IFCA convention is attended by over 1,000 members of the Association including the management and staff from ag retail organizations, agrichemical and nutrient manufacturers and distributors, equipment suppliers and other industry service providers. It is the premier industry event for the ag input supply and service industry in Illinois.