Cultivating Conversations: Preventing Soil Loss on Your Farm

Preserve your lands by keeping your soil on your fields.

When it comes to farming, there is no substitute for experience. This March, producers and landowners can connect with local Illinois farmers and learn from others’ hands-on knowledge on preventing soil loss in their fields at the Cultivating Conversations panel discussion in Lawrenceville, Illinois.

Local farmers will tell the story of soil loss on their farms and share worthwhile insights gained over years of experience before answering your questions about keeping soil on the field. Network with other producers, learn how practices work, and explore cost-share opportunities. This event will also discuss the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.

A light breakfast will be provided.
 
Across Illinois, farmers are working together to reduce nutrient loss from their fields, which can reduce return on investment, impact local waterways and drinking water, decrease property values, hinder recreational opportunities, and harm local businesses and tourism. Explore more about preventing nutrient loss in Illinois and the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.

Presenters
Rachel Curry, Illinois Extension Agriculture and Agribusiness Educator
Katie Bell, Illinois Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator

Farmer Panel
Adam Buchanan 
Jon Buchanan 
Terry Dahmer

Wednesday, March 26, 9 am-12 pm 

Lawrence County Extension Office
10722 Cherry Blvd. Lawrenceville, IL 62439
 
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Amanda at achriste@illinois.edu or enter your request below. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.

The Illinois Corn Growers Association, Illinois Soybean Association, and Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District are partners for this event.

Questions? Contact Katie Bell at klbell@illinois.edu or (618) 943-5018.