Join us for an educational day focused on how conservation practices can benefit both the environment and your farm’s bottom line. Learn strategies to keep nutrients on your farm, explore cost-sharing opportunities, and discover how farm financial documents can guide management decisions.

Topics Include:
🌿 Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy – Understanding how to minimize nutrient runoff
💧 Conservation Practices – Techniques to retain soil health and nutrients
📋 Cost-Sharing Programs – Step-by-step guide to applying with your local Soil & Water District
💰 The Cost of Conservation – Evaluating long-term savings and benefits
📊 Farm Financial Analysis – Using simple documents for informed decision-making (materials approved by Annie’s Project)
🔎 Resources – Illinois Extension & Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership tools for success

This event is a collaboration between University of Illinois Extension and Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District and is inspired by Annie’s Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering women in agriculture through education and networking.

For questions or accommodations, contact Katie Bell at klbell@illinois.edu or (618) 943-5018.