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Improving Mental Health Care by Understanding the Culture of Farming and Rural Communities
Basic Illinois Location (Online)Part one in a three-part series: Improving Mental Health Service Access for Farming and Rural Communities This webinar will address the mental health crisis and unique stressors caused by COVID-19 within farming and rural/frontier communities. Presenters will speak about the ways health practitioners and community leaders should address stigma, stressors, mental risk factors, and provide treatment resources in these communities. …
Read MoreEpisode 27 – Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast is produced by the University of Illinois Extension. Tune in to Episode 27 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast “A Watershed Approach to Adopting Conservation”. This episode features Dr. Shalamar Armstrong from Purdue University and some of his work in Illinois. As always, all of the episodes can be found here: https://will.illinois.edu/agriculture/note/50107
Read MoreEpisode 26 – Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast is produced by the University of Illinois Extension. Tune in to Episode 26 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast “Maximizing Corn Yield Profits and Minimizing Nitrogen Losses”. This episode features University of Illinois Professor Emeritus Emerson Nafziger. As always, all of the episodes can be found here: https://will.illinois.edu/agriculture/note/50107
Read MoreEpisode 25 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast
The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction podcast is produced by University of Illinois Extension. Tune in to Episode 25 of the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Podcast, “Uncovering the Benefits of Cover Crops” featuring Lowell Gentry and Brian Corkill. As always, all of the episodes can be found here: https://will.illinois.edu/agriculture/note/50107
Read MoreFarmers and Communities Reap the Benefits of Planting Covers
Farmers and Communities Reap the Benefits of Planting Covers Acres planted to cover crops and enrolled in the Department of Agriculture’s “Fall Covers for Spring Savings” Program provided economic benefits to farmers in the form of a five dollar an acre discount on crop insurance premiums. The 50,000 acres enrolled in the program also provided environmental benefits to Illinois communities. …
Read MoreNavigating A Few ISAP Farmer Resources in the Face of COVID-19
Navigating A Few ISAP Farmer Resources in the Face of COVID-19 Many of us are being impacted by the corona-virus pandemic—especially our farmers. ISAP partners are trying to navigate this by providing aid and educational materials to those that are directly impacted in Illinois and beyond. ISAP’s foundation stems from collaboration and positive movements for improving agriculture and water quality …
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