Past Events

Are you Producing and Selling Food Near Peoria? Learn the Regulations Here (, from February 12, 2009 06:30 PM to February 12, 2009 08:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

If you are producing and selling foods to consumers, then you need to know the rules and regulations that govern the direct-marketing of farm products . . . That’s why The Land Connection and the University of Illinois Extension are collaborating to host Food Rules workshops.

4th Annual Midwest Cover Crops Council Workshop (, from February 10, 2009 12:00 AM to February 11, 2009 12:00 AM) — by John E. Marlin

2009 marks the fourth annual meeting for the Midwest Cover Crops Council. The two day meeting offers a wealth of information exchange and networking opportunities.

“Composting Symposium: For everyone from backyard beginners to large-scale landowners” (, from February 09, 2009 12:30 PM to February 09, 2009 06:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

Rochester, IL – Local and national experts will be featured at the sixth annual Composting Symposium: Vermiculture and Beyond, February 9th at the Northfield Inn and Suites Conference Center.

Are you Producing and Selling Food near Quincy? Learn the Regulations Here (, from February 03, 2009 06:30 PM to February 03, 2009 08:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

If you are producing and selling foods to consumers, then you need to know the rules and regulations that govern the direct-marketing of farm products . . . That’s why The Land Connection and the University of Illinois Extension are collaborating to host Food Rules workshops.

Are you Producing and Selling Food near Champaign? Learn the Local Regulations Here. (, from January 13, 2009 06:30 PM to January 13, 2009 08:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

If you are producing and selling foods to consumers, then you need to know the rules and regulations that govern the direct-marketing of farm products . . . That’s why The Land Connection and the University of Illinois Extension are collaborating to host Food Rules workshops.

6th Annual Bioenergy Feedstock Symposium (, from January 13, 2009 08:00 AM to January 14, 2009 01:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

A day and a half of presentations from preeminent Biofuels scholars.

Great Plains Vegetable Growers Conference (, from January 08, 2009 12:00 PM to January 10, 2009 12:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

For those within striking distance of St. Joseph, MO, the high tunnel workshop at the Great Plains Vegetable Growers Conference will be well worthwhile.

3rd Annual Midwest Ag Energy Summit (Crowne Plaza O'Hare, Rosemont IL, from December 15, 2008 12:00 AM to December 16, 2008 12:00 AM) — by John E. Marlin

Energy security, the impact of $150 a barrel oil on our economy, climate change and its impact on agriculture and future generations are among the most dominant issues of our times. Carbon is central to these issues and is the focus of this upcoming Summit. Midwest agriculture holds a wealth of opportunity in the emerging and dynamic carbon economy. Ag leaders who attend this Summit will have the prospect of identifying emerging carbon policy questions that will lay the groundwork for future policy work in this rapidly evolving carbon economy. The Summit will bring together over 200 Midwestern ag leaders to network, collaborate and learn how regional networks are shaping and will continue to shape agriculture and energy policies that impact the development of the carbon economy and our energy future.

Goose Creek Slow Food Potluck (Salt Fork Center Homer Lake, Homer IL, from December 07, 2008 01:00 PM to December 07, 2008 04:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

 

Bioenergy Conference in Kirksville, MO (Kirksville, MO, from December 05, 2008 07:30 AM to December 05, 2008 05:30 PM) — by Fred Iutzi

Truman State University hosts a bioenergy conference "to highlight agriculture's role in a sustainable energy future," targeted especially to ag educators.

Forum to Discuss Composting and an Organic Farm for U of I. (University of Illinois YMCA Champaign, from November 19, 2008 07:00 PM to November 19, 2008 08:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

This Students for Environmental Concerns forum will cover SECS's comprehensive local foods plan for the University of Illinois Campus. Ideas will be shared, snacks will be provided. Nov. 19th, 7:00 p.m., University of Illinois YMCA

Student Research in Plant Biology and Conservation Symposium (Chicago Botanic Garden, from November 01, 2008 08:00 AM to November 01, 2008 05:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

Opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to present research to peers and faculty.

Fred Kirschenmann asks "Can we Take Land Grants for Granted and have sustainable agriculture?" (Illinis Union room 213, from October 13, 2008 04:00 PM to October 13, 2008 05:00 PM) — by ped

 

ASAPs Local Food Dinner (300 S. Broadway Ave Urbana IL, Lincoln Square Village, from October 12, 2008 05:00 PM to October 12, 2008 07:30 PM) — by ped

 

Slow Food Annual Picnic Fundraiser in Monticello (Caveny Farm, Monticello, from October 12, 2008 09:35 AM to October 12, 2008 09:35 AM) — by Constance Caveny

Start planning now for a day in the country. Enjoy a meal under the trees with good food and good company in support of Slow Food local activities.

Building Capacity in Illinois Watersheds (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library Springfield, IL, from October 10, 2008 12:00 AM to October 10, 2008 12:00 AM) — by John E. Marlin

Prairie Rivers Network is partnering with Illinois EPA, U.S. EPA, Hach Environmental and Tetra Tech, Inc. to provide a broad-based forum that will formalize a strategy for capacity building among watershed stakeholders in Illinois.

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tour - Mill Creek Farm (Mill Creek Farm, Quincy, from October 03, 2008 09:00 AM to October 03, 2008 01:00 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

 

Rethinking the Economics of Energy, Climate, and Food (University of Illinois-Springfield (UIS) Public Affairs Center Conference Room C/D, from September 29, 2008 07:00 PM to September 29, 2008 09:00 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

Free public lecture, Rethinking the Economics of Energy, Climate, and Food by Dr. John Ikerd, Professor Emeritus of Agricultural Economics, University of Missouri-Columbia and author of Sustainable Capitalism and the Return to Common Sense.

2008 Organic Field Tour Series (Stelle, IL, from September 25, 2008 10:00 AM to September 25, 2008 03:00 PM) — by Dan Anderson

Permaculture, Organic Apples and Grassfed Livestock at Stelle

Canning and Preservation workshops in Urbana (, from September 22, 2008 03:00 PM to September 22, 2008 05:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin