Training

Organic Grain Mentorship

September 8, 2023 By

What: Organic Grain Mentorship Program

When: Late Fall 2023 to December 2024 for Mentors, February to December 2024 for Mentees

Where: Illinois

Cost: Free with Compensation Available

The purpose of the mentorship program is to support seasoned conventional farmers (folks with many years of conventional row crop experience) as they transition portions of their acreage into organic production. The goal is to connect those farmers with other experienced farmers who have previously transitioned some of their land into organic practices who can act as mentors and support for farmers so they don’t need to go on this journey alone.

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.

ORGANIC GRAIN CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW 2024

June 7, 2023 By

What: OGC 2024

When: February 7-8, 2024

Where: I-Hotel | Champaign, IL

SAVE THE DATE! 2024 Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show is scheduled for February 7-8, 2024 at the i-Hotel in Champaign, IL. Call for Proposals is now closed. Thank you to those who have submitted! Looking to support our conference? Check out 2024 sponsorship opportunites below! Opportunities in Organics Shifting markets… Changing consumer preferences… Increased […]

Using Online Data Tools in your Farmland Research

May 31, 2023 By

What: Using Online Data Tools in your Farmland Search

When: Wednesday July 26, 2023 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Where: Virtual

Cost: Free!

This free webinar, presented by Illinois FarmLink, a program of The Land Connection, will teach you how to evaluate potential farm properties using publicly available online data tools such as county GIS systems, Web Soil Survey, FEMA Flood Mapper, and ISGS Well Mapper.

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