LAWRENCEVILLE, Ill. – Applying conservation practices alongside sound farm financial management can help farmers optimize their farming operations. Illinois Extension and the Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District invite women in agriculture to attend the upcoming seminar, Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation, an Annie’s Project-inspired event.
The seminar will be held on Tuesday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Farm Credit Illinois, located at 2401 W. Haven Rd. Lawrenceville, IL 62439. Attendees will learn how to analyze farm finances, discover local programs and resources available to farmers, explore how conservation practices can reduce nutrient loss, and more. Representatives from Illinois Extension, Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA Farm Service Agency, and Precision Conservation Management will present.
“Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation brings together agricultural landowners and conservation agencies to provide education and actionable information,” says Katie Bell, Illinois Extension local food systems and small farms educator. “Annie’s Project-inspired events use the values and guidelines of Annie’s Project to build supportive community networks for landowners and farmers.”
The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided, courtesy of USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Registration is required by March 13. Participants may register online at go.illinois.edu/WomenAndTheLand or by calling the Richland County Extension Office at 618-395-2191.
For questions or if you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Katie Bell at klbell@illinois.edu or 618-395-2191. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs.
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 500 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.