New Farmer U New Farmer U Like any small business owner, farmers need to understand the basics of business to be successful. Without adequate markets, you can’t make a living. Without a business plan, you make choices willy-nilly. Without solid financial planning and recordkeeping, it’s hard to assess the success of your business. So often, folks get into […]
2022 Regenerative Grazing Summer Field Days Are you an agricultural professional or technical service provider seeking answers for your farmer and landowner clients about raising livestock regeneratively? Join the Embarras Grazing Partnership for a series of regenerative grazing intensive workshops over two on-farm days! DAY 1: MONDAY, JUNE 27, 2022 8:30am Check-in & refreshments 9:00am Welcome & introductions 9:15am […]
Farm Food Safety Plan Writing Workshops Farm Food Safety Plan Writing Workshops April 12 & 14, 1:00-3:00pm | Online Food safety on the farm is incredibly important, especially since what happens on the farm can have effects throughout the entire value chain. With the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requiring all fresh produce farmers to attend a Grower Training Course, many […]
Regenerative Grazing Marketplace Webinar Series Are you an agricultural professional or technical service provider seeking answers for your farmer and landowner clients about raising livestock regeneratively for profit? Join the Embarras Grazing Partnership for a 2 part series examining value chains and profitability potential of pasture-based livestock production! Part 1: Value Chains Tuesday, April 19, 11:00am – 12:30pm (Central Time) […]
Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show 2023 Hosted by The Land Connection, the Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show (OGC) will return to the I Hotel and Conference Center at 1900 S 1st St. in Champaign, IL, on February 8 and 9, 2023. The OGC is the premier event in Illinois for grain farmers interested in learning more about organic farming, conservation practices, transitioning, and much more.
Seasons of Change on Henry’s Farm (Film Screening + Q&A with Terra Brockman and Ines Sommer) Join us for a private remote screening of Seasons of Change on Henry’s Farm plus a special after documentary discussion with film director, Ines Sommer, and author of the book The Seasons on Henry’s Farm, Terra Brockman! Twenty years ago, good food advocate and author Terra Brockman founded The Land Connection. Raised in central Illinois, Terra […]
Regenerative Grazing Field Day All photographs on this page were provided courtesy of Elisabeth Spratt. Why Regenerative Grazing? | Schedule | About the Stations | Cost | Refund Policy | COVID 19 Safety Plan Have you herd? Regenerative grazing can build healthy soils and support farm profitability. Are you, a beef producer hoping to improve your environmental and economic outcomes? […]
IFN Tillage Tailgate 2021 IFN Tillage Tailgate Join the IDEA Farm Network Friday, September 24, 2021, 2-4pm to talk tillage! Seasoned organic farmer, Will Glazik (pictured right), will show off some of his tillage and cultivation practices and equipment. We’ll examine and discuss: + Pre-plant tillage + No-till corn + Row-cultivated corn + Late cultivated soybeans + Strip-till toolbar + Illinois Bundleflower + and more… Refund Policy If you are no longer able to attend this […]
FSMA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Training FSMA Produce Safety Rule (PSR) Remote Certification Training Hey fruit and vegetable growers, are you FSMA certified? If your farm grows produce for human consumption, FDA requires at least one staff member be trained in an FDA approved food safety training. (All staff handling produce should be trained on-farm in food safety procedures annually.) What’s […]
Find Your Right Fit: E-commerce Platform Comparison Find Your Right Fit: E-commerce Platform Comparison Featured Platforms: Pami Monnette, Food 4 All Amy McCann, Local Food Marketplace Laurie Wayne, Open Food Network E-commerce isn’t going anywhere. So, why not give the people what they want?! That’s right, it’s time you started selling online. Even if you primarily sell at the farmers market or […]
