Training

2024 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day

January 4, 2024 By

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

October 16, 2023 By

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.

Finding the Right Farm: Land Access 101

August 31, 2023 By

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.

Farm Dreams Workshop Series [ONLINE]

August 3, 2023 By

What: Farm Dreams Workshop

When: October 10, 17, and 24

Where: Online

Cost: $30

The online Farm Dreams workshop series will be held over three consecutive Mondays in October (17, 24 and 31) 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.

Perennial Soil Health Field Day

June 21, 2023 By

What: Perennial Soil Health Field Day

When: Wednesday July 19th, 2023 10am - 1pm

Where: Zumwalt Acres in Sheldon, IL

Join Savanna Institute, NRCS, and The Land Connection for a perennial soil health field day at Zumwalt Acres on July 19, 2023.

2024 Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show

June 7, 2023 By

What: OGC 2024

When: February 7-8, 2024

Where: I-Hotel | Champaign, IL

2024 Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show is scheduled for February 7-8, 2024 at the i-Hotel in Champaign, IL. In partnership with the Artisan Grain Collaborative (AGC), Illinois FarmLink, and Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS) we are pleased to offer five unique, educational grain related tracks. Educational tracks will encompass grain commodities, grains for human […]

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