LENA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, landowners, and community members to a three-part evening series, Conserving Your Land and Legacy. This program is designed for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, natural resource stewardship, and planning for the long-term future of their land or farm.
Participants will learn practical strategies to improve soil health, protect water resources, and navigate the process of farm or land transition across generations. Each session features hands-on learning, real-world examples, and opportunities to engage with local experts and peers.
The series will be held March 24, March 31, and April 7 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Lena Community Center, 497 Lions Dr., Lena, IL 61048. Registration is $15 for the full series.
March 24 – Conserving you land
Explore soil-building practices, regenerative agriculture principles, and creating pollinator-friendly habitats. Presenters include Kathryn Seebruck, Commercial Agriculture Educator with University of Illinois Extension, and Katie Peterson, Resource Conservationist with the Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District.
March 31 – Conserving your water
Learn how watershed systems work and what land managers can do to improve water quality. The session will be led by Nicole Haverback, Watershed Outreach Associate for the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, University of Illinois Extension.
April 7 – Conserving your legacy
Understand key steps in planning for the future of your farm or land. Reagen Tibbs, Commercial Agriculture Educator with University of Illinois Extension, will guide participants through the essentials of successful transition planning.
To register for Conserving Your Land and Legacy, call the University of Illinois Extension office at (815) 235-4125 or visit go.illinois.edu/Land_Legacy.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through five program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, health and community wellness, and natural resources, environment, and energy.