Series aims to empower farmers to implement sustainable agricultural

University of Illinois Extension will host a program series this winter all about sustainable agriculture.

Sustainability on the Farm is a series of educational programs designed to empower farmers and landowners with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable agricultural practices on their land. The program will delve into a variety of topics, providing participants with practical insights and strategies to enhance their operations while minimizing environmental impact.

Each session will be hosted by local industry experts from organizations such as The Wetlands Initiative, Pheasants Forever Quail Forever and American Farmland Trust.

The next meeting on Thursday, Feb. 6, at the Bureau County Extension Office will discuss how farmers and landowners can incorporate wildlife habitat into existing farmland. The session will be led by Caleb Worley, Farm Bill Biologist with Pheasants Forever Quail Forever.

The program schedule includes:

• Wildlife habitat: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, at Bureau County Extension Office
• Conservation tillage: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, at Bureau County Extension Office
• Edge of field practices: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 6, at Illinois Valley Community College
• Cost share programs: 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20, at Marshall-Putnam Extension Office

Register online at go.illinois.edu/SustainableFarms.

If you need an accommodation to participate, contact Emily Hansen at emhansen@illinois.edu or 815-224-0896. Early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet access needs.