Planning for Agritourism in Illinois The Land Connection invites you to join us at Delight Flower Farm in Champaign to root out what planning for agritourism in Illinois looks like, where it could grow and what you need to know to get there.
Elderberry and Black Currants! Monthly Farm Tour Think you’ve seen it all after one farm tour? Think again! Join The Land Connection as we support Savanna Institute’s June farm tour and dive into the seasonal highlights of one of their Illinois Demonstration Farms. You will be guided on a walking tour of Savanna Institute Demonstration Farm (Urbana) spotlighting the delicious windbreaks at this dynamic demonstration […]
State of the Plate – Speaker and Event Series Come to our community policy chat to learn more about the food and farm policies currently in motion—at both the state and federal level—and what they could mean for all of us.
Hammer and Harvest: Empowering Women & Non-binary Farmers with Construction Skills We have partnered with New Prairie Construction to offer 3 construction workshops for women and non-binary farmers to empower them with the practical skills and confidence to build, repair, and maintain essential farm infrastructure independently. All workshops will be taught by women.
IFN Year End Gathering Join the IDEA Farm Network as we wrap up 2024! We will be gathering at Silver Tree Beer & Spirits on 11/20/24 from 5-7pm for food, networking, and a production tour! The owners can talk about post harvest grain handling, grinding and mashing grain, fermentation, distillation, and whiskey maturation. For anyone interested there will be […]
Common Ground – Central Illinois Whether you’re looking for land to start or expand your farm business; looking for a farmer to purchase, steward, or lease your land; or simply wanting to learn more about land access, we invite you to come build community, connect, and find your common ground.
Common Ground – Northern Illinois Whether you’re looking for land to start or expand your farm business; looking for a farmer to purchase, steward, or lease your land; or simply wanting to learn more about land access, we invite you to come build community, connect, and find your common ground.
2024 Farm Dreams The online Farm Dreams workshop series will be held over three consecutive Tuesdays in October (8, 15, and 22) 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. Participants will be expected to complete some work independently prior to sessions to allow for the best use of our time online together. Registration to attend all three sessions costs $30 and limited scholarships are available.
The Evolution of a Bicentennial Farm Join The IDEA Farm Network, The Land Connection, and Spence Farm on September 28th, 2024 for a field day filled with education, demonstrations, and an apple tasting! Spence Farm is a bustling center of activity with a wide array of heirloom and native crops, heritage animals, and a huge diversity of agricultural opportunities on the 160 […]
Farming in a Changing Climate: Field Walk and Roundtable Discussion at Zumwalt Acres Join The Land Connection and Zumwalt Acres on September 19th for a full-day event of skill sharing, relationship building, a morning tour of Zumwalt's climate-smart farming practices with an emphasis on their work with basalt, and an afternoon facilitated discussion on climate change and farming!
