Roots & Roasts at The Farmacy Farmstand You're invited to Roots & Roasts, a casual coffee meet up from The IDEA Farm Network! Join us for a relaxed morning at The Farmacy Farmstand, where we'll hear about Pearl's operation, share stories, and build the relationships that make our community of farmers, scientists, advocates, food entrepreneurs, and consumers strong. We're brewing the coffee—you bring the ideas and conversation.
Pest Management Live Q&A Join the IDEA Farm Network as we welcome local entomologist Dr. Kacie Athey and specialty crop farmer Evan Barry for a live Q&A on pest management in specialty crop systems. Join the conversation! Bring your questions and learn from real-world examples of pest identification, damage, and successful control methods.
The Land Connection’s Harvest Dinner You're invited to a Harvest Dinner featuring a distillery tour, multi-course dinner from Chef DeAngelo Newson of Dining with Dee, and a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages from local producers. Every bite and sip supports The Land Connection, helping us build a more robust and resilient local food and farm system, from soil to supper plate.
Harvesting Knowledge: Women in Sustainable Farming Join us for a special field day created by and for women farmers. This gathering will highlight the knowledge, resilience, and leadership of women working the land, offering space to connect, share experiences, and learn from one another. Whether you're just starting out or have been farming for years, this event is designed to spark new ideas, build supportive networks, and celebrate the unique perspectives women bring to agriculture.
2026 Organic Grain Conference The 8th Organic Grain Conference & Trade Show is scheduled for February 4-5, 2026 at the i-Hotel in Champaign, IL. Join us for two days of dynamic grain content!
Philosophy of Running a Sustainable Farm Business: How to Protect the Environment and Still Make Money! Are you a small-scale vegetable grower looking to protect natural resources and improve your bottom line? Join The Land Connection and IDEA Farm Network on Henry's Farm in Congerville for an inspiring field day as we explore the philosophy and practical strategies behind building a sustainable, profitable farm business.
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.
Farmer-Distiller Grain Connections at Cow Creek Farm and Silver Tree Spirits Join The Land Connection, OGRAIN, Artisan Grain Collaborative, and IDEA Farm Network for this unique field day tailored for both farmers and distillers to learn in the field and at the distillery. Dallas and Will Glazik will lead us as we tour organic fields and discuss proper food-grade grain handling at Cow Creek Organic Farm […]
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.
