In partnership with NRCS, FSA, and Illinois Extension, we will be hosting an in-person Winter Workshop event on February 5th to connect urban farmers to available resources and celebrate the IAM-Chi Kick Off for 2025. 

This event will be an opportunity to network and reconnect with other urban farmers and for folks to learn about the IAM-Chi program, hosted at Eden Place Farms, 4911 S Shields Ave, Chicago, IL 60609.

Come learn about what the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), Illinois Extension,  Advocates for Urban Agriculture, Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District, The Conservation Fund, and other partner organizations can do to support your urban ag operation. You will meet the USDA’s Urban Team, Financial Assistance Programs, partner organizations, and how to apply for the IAM-Chi Grant Program.

February 5th Winter Workshop Agenda
9:30 -10am: Registration Open
10 – 11am: Event Kick off and Nutshell Shares
(Organizations will provide brief 5 minute shares about their organizations for follow up technical assistance visits at their tables)
11– 12pm: Panel of Technical Assistance Providers in Chicago with 15 minutes for questions
12 -1 pm: Longform presentations by organizations - FSA Programs, Conservation Fund, and Extension IAM-Chi Grant