CAST is partnering with Diverse Corn Belt to host a free public webinar presenting *Diversifying the Corn Belt: Policy Pathways for a Resilient Agricultural Future*, a new policy brief examining what federal and state policy can do to support greater agricultural diversity in Illinois, Iowa and Indiana — where 94% of crop production is currently […]

Register This Sand County Foundation webinar will focus on the farmers’ perspectives of an alternative funding approach to conservation implementation. They will share the leadership approach of a farmer-led group and how their conservation goals were prioritized. The session will highlight the lessons learned from initiating and growing farmer peer groups, while profiling the innovative, […]

Register Is there a future for resilient, sustainable ag in Indiana and the Midwest? How do we need to adapt to innovation being driven by AI, data analytics, and technologies? Coming April 15th - ISF Impact Series: AI, Technology and a Future for Strong and Sustainable Ag in Indiana & the Midwest. This online seminar, […]

Register Are we measuring conservation success all wrong? Often, farmer adoption of practices like cover cropping is treated as a simple 'yes'or 'no' check box—but this binary view misses the dynamic reality of farm management. In this session, we’ll move beyond the binary to explore the lived reality of how farmers adopt cover crops. Drawing […]

UNDERSTANDING THE POLICIES, PRACTICES, & PARTNERSHIPS THAT GUIDE WATER MANAGEMENT IN INDIANA FREE EVENT.  $30 processing fee for 3 Technical Water CEUs. A HYBRID CLASS WITH IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL OPTIONS TO ATTEND! LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This session connects professionals from water systems, conservation, farming, and rural utilities to explore practical strategies for […]

Trust in Food and Regrow Ag are hosting a free webinar on how regenerative ag programs can move from good intentions to measurable results. If you work on conservation or sustainability programs and spend any time wondering why enrollment is harder than it should be, this one's for you. Register here: https://hubs.ly/Q0488DHh0

Build a strong foundation for your farm by learning the essentials of soil health and nutrient management. Beginner Friendly

Registration From the Ecdysis Foundation, this webinar will focus primarily on the effects of neonicotinoids on wildlife. Find out more about other webinars in this series  https://www.ecdysis.bio/events You can find out more about the Ecdysis Foundation's work https://www.ecdysis.bio/

Field Day to be held at: Byron Seeds Warehouse 775 N 350 E Rockville, IN 47872 Agenda and speakers TBA This cover crop field day is sponsored by Byron Seeds. Questions?  Call Byron Seeds 800-801-3596

Firefly season will be here in a flash. After a 2025 firefly season that included both dazzling firefly displays and worrisome headlines about firefly declines (it is a nuanced situation!), we are all wondering what the 2026 lightning bug season will bring. Let's make it one of discoveries and increased commitment to conservation. Brush up […]

Register Join the Illinois Soybean Association and Illinois Extension at the SIU Belleville Research Center anytime between 3–6 p.m. to explore a wide variety of cover crop research plots. View comparisons of species, planting rates, timings, and mixes at your own pace while visiting with staff and researchers. Enjoy homemade pie from Braeutigam Orchard and […]