Have you had to shift your sales model to adapt to all of the changes this year? Have you looked into selling online, but been overwhelmed by all of the options out there? Don’t fret! The Land Connection is here to help! Join us, Thursday, July 30, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. CDT to […]
Join The Land Connection, Illinois Farmers Market Association, and MarketMaker to learn how to set up a free online farm profile and store using Buy Fresh Buy Local Illinois and MarketMaker’s new e-commerce platform which is being piloted here in Illinois. Through a live demonstration, we will walk you step-by-step through the process of setting […]
4th Annual Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day goes VIRTUAL! In collaboration with Practical Farmers of Iowa and Sam Hitchcock Tilton UPDATE: Due to (more) unforeseen circumstances, Hans Bishop will no longer be participating in this event. However, we are proud to feature Peter Seely of Springdale Farm in Plymouth, WI and Jared Oomen of […]
[UPDATE: AUGUST 18, 2020] Due to uncertainty surrounding the safety of hosting in-person events, this program has been cancelled. Rest assured that we are continuing to work with our partners at Farm Commons to bring this valuable content to you. Farm Commons staff are currently redeveloping this one-day workshop into a blended learning series that […]
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our Blooms or Bust Spring Fundraiser has been canceled. Please consider donating to support The Land Connection and the Champaign Farmers Market as we continue to provide support to local farmers and the food insecure community in this time of crisis.
The Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show returns to Champaign, IL February 5-6, 2020! With more than 200 participants and 20+ exhibitors, the Organic Grain Conference is Illinois’ premiere event dedicated to organic grain education and networking! The demand for organic grain is growing… According to the USDA Census of Ag, total sales […]
