Opportunity to Experiment: Accessing SARE Farmer Rancher Grants NCR-SARE’s (North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education) Farmer Rancher Grant Program is a competitive grants program for farmers and ranchers who want to explore sustainable solutions to problems through on-farm research, demonstration, and education projects. This grant represents a huge opportunity for our area farmers to access funding that will allow them to […]
Regenerative Grazing: The Basics & Beyond All grazing photographs on this page were provided courtesy of Elisabeth Spratt. Overview | Who Should Apply? | Why the Embarras? | Application Information | Course Structure | About the Presenters | Schedule – Thank you for your interest in this program. The cohort for this series has been selected and we are no […]
[WEBINAR] A New(ish) Frontier: Exploring Online Direct-to-Consumer Sales Platforms for Farmers 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 […]
[WEBINAR] Your Virtual Farm Stand: Getting up and running with Buy Fresh Buy Local & MarketMaker 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 […]
Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day 2020 [VIRTUAL SERIES] 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 […]
[CANCELLED] Cultivating Your Legally Resilient Farm [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 […]
[CANCELED] Blooms or Bust 2020 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.
Organic Grain Conference 2020 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 […]
Keeping Your Soil and Nutrients on Your Land In partnership with Campaign County SWCD, Champaign County Farm Bureau, and Riggs Brewery This informal mixer and information session will provide row crop farmers an introduction to the S.T.A.R. (Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources) assessment tool for evaluating nutrient and soil loss on their farm. Hear from farmers that have used the S.T.A.R. assessment tool to identify […]
Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day 2019 September 18, 2019 | Waukesha, WI
Successful weed management can seem like an uphill battle, especially for organic farms. Learning about the basic principles and available tools for precise mechanical weed control is the key to creating a comprehensive plan that not only combats unwanted plants but also promotes responsible land stewardship. The 3rd annual Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day is bringing this hands-on learning event to Waukesha, WI. There you'll learn about weeding tools and allied equipment through keynote speakers, company representatives, farmer-to-farmer networking, and in-field equipment demonstrations.
Successful weed management can seem like an uphill battle, especially for organic farms. Learning about the basic principles and available tools for precise mechanical weed control is the key to creating a comprehensive plan that not only combats unwanted plants but also promotes responsible land stewardship. The 3rd annual Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day is bringing this hands-on learning event to Waukesha, WI. There you'll learn about weeding tools and allied equipment through keynote speakers, company representatives, farmer-to-farmer networking, and in-field equipment demonstrations.
