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IFN Year End Gathering

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What: IFN Year End Gathering
When: November 20, 2024 5-7pm
Where: Silver Tree Beer and Spirits, 115 W Pells Paxton, IL
Cost: FREE

Join the IDEA Farm Network as we wrap up 2024! We will be gathering at Silver Tree Beer & Spirits on 11/20/24 from 5-7pm for food, networking, and a production tour! The owners can talk about post harvest grain handling, grinding and mashing grain, fermentation, distillation, and whiskey maturation. For anyone interested there will be […]

Common Ground – Central Illinois

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What: A Gathering of Land Seekers and Landowners
When: Wednesday, November 13, 5:00-8:00 pm CT
Where: Riggs Beer Company
Cost: $10, dinner and drink ticket included

Whether you’re looking for land to start or expand your farm business; looking for a farmer to purchase, steward, or lease your land; or simply wanting to learn more about land access, we invite you to come build community, connect, and find your common ground.

Common Ground – Northern Illinois

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What: A Gathering of Land Seekers and Landowners
When: Sunday, December 8, 2:00-5:00 pm CT (Doors open at 1:30)
Where: Duke’s Alehouse & Kitchen (Crystal Lake – McHenry County)
Cost: $10

Whether you’re looking for land to start or expand your farm business; looking for a farmer to purchase, steward, or lease your land; or simply wanting to learn more about land access, we invite you to come build community, connect, and find your common ground.

2024 Farm Dreams

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What: 2024 Farm Dreams
When: October 8, 15, 22 | 6-8pm
Where: Online
Cost: $30

The online Farm Dreams workshop series will be held over three consecutive Tuesdays in October (8, 15, and 22) from 6-8 pm. Each session will include exercises and guided discussion to help aspiring farmers assess their skills and resources, and provide direction for next steps in building a farm business. Participants will be expected to complete some work independently prior to sessions to allow for the best use of our time online together. Registration to attend all three sessions costs $30 and limited scholarships are available.

The Evolution of a Bicentennial Farm

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What: The Evolution of a Bicentennial Farm
When: September 28, 2024
Where: Spence Farm 2959 N 2100 E Road, Fairbury, IL
Cost: Free

Join The IDEA Farm Network, The Land Connection, and Spence Farm on September 28th, 2024 for a field day filled with education, demonstrations, and an apple tasting! Spence Farm is a bustling center of activity with a wide array of heirloom and native crops, heritage animals, and a huge diversity of agricultural opportunities on the 160 […]

Farming in a Changing Climate: Field Walk and Roundtable Discussion at Zumwalt Acres

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What: Farming in a Changing Climate: Field Walk and Roundtable Discussion at Zumwalt Acres
When: September 19, 2024 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Where: Zumwalt Acres 3105 E 2000 N Rd Sheldon, IL 60966
Cost: Free

Join The Land Connection and Zumwalt Acres on September 19th for a full-day event of skill sharing, relationship building, a morning tour of Zumwalt’s climate-smart farming practices with an emphasis on their work with basalt, and an afternoon facilitated discussion on climate change and farming!

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