conservation
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 share with you and how …
Read MoreMidwest Cover Crops Council Serves as Resource Hub for Cover Crop Enthusiasts
Last week, the Illinois Cover Crop On-Farm Network (ICCON) was joined by Anna Morrow, program manager with the Midwest Cover Crops Council (MCCC). The MCCC facilitates the widespread adoption of cover crops across 12 midwestern states and the province of Ontario by developing resources, building a network of professionals, and contributing to regional publications. Morrow provided an overview of the …
Read MoreFarmer Outreach Coffee Chats
National Wildlife Federation’s Sustainable Ag team is excited to bring back the Outreach Coffee Chat series this winter! These monthly, casual conversations are a space for producers and ag professionals to connect across state lines, learn what the research says about how to better engage new audiences on conservation, and hear what is actually working from your peers across the …
Read MorePrairie Strips Winter Webinar Series
Prairie Strips Winter Webinar Series By: Craig Ficenec, Sand County Foundation Much of Illinois was once covered in a diverse prairie ecosystem: wildlife thrived and water flowed clean. Today, recreating a small fraction of that native vegetation could move us toward our water quality and habitat goals, while improving farm profitability. Sand County Foundation, Pheasants Forever, and Iowa State University …
Read More2022 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 Convention will be the largest …
Read MoreNational No-Tillage Conference
Galt House HotelFor more than a quarter of a century, the National No-Tillage Conference has been providing the practical tips and information you need to run a more successful no-till operation. In our 30th anniversary year, we’re ready to do it again as our event returns to beautiful downtown Louisville, Ky., at the legendary Galt House Hotel. We’ve lined up nearly 40 …
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