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2024 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

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What: 2024 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day
When: September 11, 2024
Where: MEIGS Horticultural Research Farm 9101 S 100 E Lafayette, IN 47909
Cost: $75

Purdue University’s MEIGS Horticultural Research Farm in Lafeyette, Indiana will be the host site for the 2024 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day (MMWCFD). MMWCFD connects farmers, machinery manufacturers, and the allied trades for a single day event that draws farmers from all over the Midwest.

Planning for Agritourism in Illinois

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What: Planning for Agritourism in Illinois
When: Monday, December 4th, 1-5pm
Where: Curtis Orchard, 3902 S Duncan Rd, Champaign, IL
Cost: $10

The Land Connection along with the Illinois Farm Bureau invites you to join us at Curtis Orchard in Champaign to explore what planning for agritourism in Illinois looks like, where it could grow and what you need to know to get there.

Organic Grain Mentorship

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What: Organic Grain Mentorship Program
Where: Illinois
Cost: Free with Compensation Available

The purpose of the mentorship program is to support seasoned conventional farmers (folks with many years of conventional row crop experience) as they transition portions of their acreage into organic production. The goal is to connect those farmers with other experienced farmers who have previously transitioned some of their land into organic practices who can act as mentors and support for farmers so they don’t need to go on this journey alone.

Finding the Right Farm: Land Access 101

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What: Finding the Right Farm: Land Access 101
When: Thursday, November 2, 2023 from 6-8 p.m.
Where: Virtual
Cost: Free

Looking to take the next step for your farmland dreams? This free introduction to farmland access will introduce you to the basics of finding and securing a land arrangement that makes sense for you. In this webinar, you’ll learn how to evaluate your farmland needs, be efficient in your search, and assess land opportunities.

Planning for the Future of your Farmland

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What: Planning for the Future of your Farmland
When: Tuesday, September 12, 2023 from 4-7 p.m.
Where: Salt Fork Center in Homer, IL
Cost: Free

Join American Farmland Trust and Illinois FarmLink, a program of The Land Connection, partners, and farm families to learn how to approach the farm succession process and secure the future of your farmland.

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