Cancelled – Common Ground Central Common Ground – Central Illinois is an annual gathering focused on farmland access and farm transition solutions for both farmers and farmland owners in central Illinois. This is a social and educational event for those who have pressing needs around land access, want to grow their skills, and care deeply about what broader farmland access challenges mean for the future of Illinois agriculture. The event also gives farmers and landowners the opportunity to make direct connections and encourage each other.
Common Ground North Join us for Common Ground, the only farmland access gathering in northern Illinois! At this unique educational and social event, farmers, landowners, and supporters come together to gain practical skills, brainstorm creative solutions, share success stories, and build community. Our shared goal is to see local farmers thrive, and that begins with land access.
How to Buy a Farm – Webinar Series Owning farmland is a dream for farmers who seek secure land tenure. But buying a farm can be a daunting, complex, and time-consuming process.
To help first-time farm buyers navigate the process successfully, The Land Connection’s Illinois FarmLink program and Land For Good are hosting a three-part webinar series to highlight key information and insights. The webinars supplement a comprehensive guide to purchasing farmland soon to be released by Illinois FarmLink and Land For Good. The three webinars will offer opportunities for Q&A.
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.
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 […]
