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SUMMARY:Sand County Foundation: Growing the Farmer-Led Model
DESCRIPTION:Do you coordinate or support efforts to improve water quality in an agricultural watershed in the Midwest? \nPlease join us for Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds\, February 27-28 in Oglesby\, Illinois. \n  \nGROWING THE ‘FARMER-LED’ MODEL \nThis year’s theme emphasizes our commitment to recognizing farmers as vital partners and leaders in their watersheds. Presentations and discussions will focus on farmer leadership\, with case studies on outreach\, demonstrations\, and incentives developed at the local watershed scale. \n  \nThe event will take place at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center from 9am-5pm Thursday\, February 27th\, and 8am-Noon Friday\, February 28th. Please note that registration is limited to 100 participants. Meals will be provided\, including a group dinner Thursday evening. Attendees are also invited to join a free social gathering Wednesday evening (February 26th) before the event. \n\nAGENDA: \nWe will have an engaging agenda of presentations\, panel discussions\, interactive sessions\, and ample time for networking.\nFeatured presentations include: \n\nRegenerative Leadership: Principles for Navigating Your Toughest Challenges – Ryan Erisman\, Odyssey Collaborations\, LLC\nThe Evolution of Wisconsin’s Producer-Led Program – Dani Heisler\, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture\, Trade and Consumer Protection\n\nCase study presentations from farmer-led efforts across the Midwest\, including: \n\nDodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil and Healthy Water (Wisconsin)\nDubuque County Farmer-to-Farmer (Iowa)\nFarmers for Lake Country (Wisconsin)\nHill Country Watershed Alliance (Wisconsin)\nJo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition (Illinois)And more to come! A full agenda will be posted in January.\n\n  \nREGISTRATION DISCOUNT: \nGet a $25 discount on your registration by joining The Confluence for Watershed Leaders\, an online digital platform for watershed leaders to connect with peers\, seek and share advice and opportunities\, and be part of something bigger. To join The Confluence\, click here\, create a profile\, and find the promo code in the Leadership for Midwestern Watersheds listing in the Events tab. \nBOOK YOUR ROOM AT THE STARVED ROCK LODGE: \nCall the Reservations line at 1 (815) 667-4211 Ext. 0 and reference Sand County Foundation block ID#22417 to book your room at the discount rate. \n\nBECOME A SPONSOR: \nReceive recognition for your business and complimentary registration. Click here for sponsorship information! \nQUESTIONS? \nFor inquiries about registration or lodging\, contact Liina Keerd at Lkeerd@sandcountyfoundation.org or 608-215-3804. Please leave a detailed voicemail with the best number to reach you. \nFor inquiries about the agenda or sponsorships\, contact Haleigh Summers\, Ph.D.\, at hsummers@sandcountyfoundation.org or 217-722-3693.
URL:https://gocovercrops.com/event/sand-county-foundation-growing-the-farmer-led-model/
LOCATION:Starved Rock State Park\, One Lodge Ln\, Oglesby\, IL\, 61348\, United States
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