[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 […]
Sponsor ACF Test
The Land Connection is pleased to announce its fourth annual Artisan Cup & Fork! This event is one of our biggest of the year and our success is not possible without the help of our community. To support the Artisan Cup & Fork, we are offering individuals and businesses the opportunity to become a sponsor. […]
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.