Associate/Partner Events
ILICA recognizes the benefits our Associates and partners provide our membership through various education training sessions, product demonstrations, etc. Please find listed below some of these opportunities. If your company has an upcoming event, we want to hear about. Please email ryan@illica.net with detials.
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April 25, 2024: 12 - 1:30pm
Engaging Landowners in Soil Health
Join American Farmland Trust - Midwest for the Soil Health on Protected Land Lunch & Learn webinar series.
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May 1, 2024: 1pm
Webinar: SAFER x Mental Health America Workshop
Join SAFER for a special workshop to kick off Mental Health Month in May.
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May 2, 2024: 12pm
Webinar: OSHA Recordkeeping 101
OSHA required recordkeeping mandates employers to collect injury and illness data and report it to the government. Recordkeeping can be confusing and if not done correctly employers can be subject to OSHA citations and penalties.
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May 14, 2024: 1:30pm
Webinar: Exploring Natural Lawn Care
Learn what goes into taking care of a lawn and what to swap to achieve more natural, environmentally friendly lawn habits. Explore resources, what a lawn requires, and how to seasonally adjust natural care techniques. Presenter: Gemini Bhalsod, Extension Horticulture Educator
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May 15, 2024 @ 12pm CT
Webinar: Passive Onsite vs Centralized Wastewater Treatment Systems
The economic and environmental benefits provided through the operation and maintenance (O&M) of centralized WWTPs and passive onsite wastewater treatment systems were quantitatively examined through an analysis of the unit cost, embodied carbon, and embodied energy of wastewater treatment.
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May 15, 2024 @ 1pm CT
Webinar: OSHA’s Focus Four
Join Lancaster Safety Consulting to learn about construction’s “Focus Four“, the cost of fall accidents, hazard identification, the nature of hazards in the work area, and requirements, examples, procedures​.
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May 21, 2024
Native Habitat Tour & Field Day
Join the Jefferson Co SWCD at the Puckett Family Farm to learn more about native habitat! FREE food & drinks, FREE native roundstone seed packets, FREE registration!
RSVP at 618-244-0773 by May 7th!
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May 25, 2024: 12 - 1:30pm
Soil Health in Easements & Management Plans
Join American Farmland Trust - Midwest for the Soil Health on Protected Land Lunch & Learn webinar series.
More info coming soon
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June 13, 2024
Warren & McDonough Co. SWCD's Soil Health Field Day
Warren County is teaming up with McDonough Co. SWCD, Midwest Grass and Forage, and American Farmland Trust to host a spectacular field day event! We will have a bonus session offered with Dr. Joel Gruver at the Allison Farm following the event!! RSVP to Shawnee or Dawn today!
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June 19, 2024: 12-1 pm CT
Webinar: Safety in the Onsite Industry
This session looks at the hazards associated with wastewater and wastewater systems. It explores the concepts of safety management while discussing proper safety equipment to prevent injuries, immunizations recommended for onsite professionals, good hygiene practices, the common causes of accidents and how they might be prevented.
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July 14, 2024
AISWCD 76th Annual Meeting & Summer Training Conference
Save the date and stay tuned for updates about the conference!
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June 26, 2024
LICA Focus Auction by BigIron
Big Iron Auction will focus on LICA with special LICA Member benefits, including special pricing, maximum equipment sale returns, full service, and no transportation costs.
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July 22, 2024
Conservation on the Farm
5:30 - 7:00 pm: University of Illinois Extension Tazewell Branch Office
Brent Fowler, McDonough County farmer and Master Naturalist, will discuss his work restoring prairie on the family corn/soybean farm along with his efforts to improve water quality through nutrient management, reduced tillage, and cover crops.
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August 19-21, 2024
Watershed Leaders Workshop
Calling all farmers, advisors, and conservationists! Join us for an engaging workshop at Chestnut Mountain Resort, Galena, IL, August 19th-21st. Connect, learn, and take action together.
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September 5, 2024: 12 - 1:30pm
Accessing NRCS Land Management Funding
Join American Farmland Trust - Midwest for the Soil Health on Protected Land Lunch & Learn webinar series.
More info coming soon.
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January 16-17, 2025
IADD Annual Conference
Bloomington, IL
Details coming soon
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April 20, 2024
Clinton CFB Spring Field Day
Join us to learn about the cover crop research taking place in Clinton County and receive information about top considerations for producers who are interested in implementing various nutrient management strategies.
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April 18, 2024 @ 1pm CT
Mastering the Art of Leave Management: From Compliance to Administration
This dynamic panel discussion brings together industry experts to unpack the latest trends and legal mandates, providing attendees with actionable insights to navigate this complex area.
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April 18, 2024 @ 11am
SWC Webinar: New Opportunities to Partner with NRCS for Source Water Protection and Climate-Smart Agriculture
This Source Water Collaborative webinar will focus on this year's opportunity to update the USDA NRCS high priority source water protection areas & agricultural & forestry practices landowners can implement to get up to 90% incentive payments to protect drinking water sources under the Farm Bill.
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April 10, 2024
Roadway Safety is Workplace Safety: The Need To Eliminate Distracted Driving
FREE Webinar: 1:30 - 2:45 pm
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April 10, 2024 @ 1pm CT
Webinar: When Employees Don’t Follow the Safety Rules
Join Lancaster Safety Consulting to learn why employees aren't abiding by company safety and health policies, how employers can help protect themselves against OSHA citations due to employee negligence, and action steps to take to prevent employee misconduct when it comes to their safety and health.
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April 8, 2024
Unraveling Streambank Erosion's Role
FREE Webinar: 2 - 2:30 pm
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April 4, 2024
Washington County Farm Bureau Nutrient Stewardship Field Day
10 am - 12 pm: Irvington, IL
Learn about cover crop practices, fertilizer management, and much more!
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April 3-4, 2024
2024 Conservation Drainage Network Annual Meeting - Westerville, OH
The 2024 meeting will follow up on the 2023 meeting and focus on substantially advancing implementation of conservation drainage. Not just how to better do conservation drainage, but how to get more of it implemented.
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March 28, 2024
Morgan County SWCD: Erosion Control Workshop
The Morgan County SWCD is providing a FREE presentation to educate the public on methods and programs available to control erosion, sediment, and water issues.
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March 27, 2024
LICA Focus Auction by BigIron
Big Iron Auction will focus on LICA with special LICA Member benefits, including special pricing, maximum equipment sale returns, full service, and no transportation costs.
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March 4-10, 2024
Illinois Soil Health Week
The 2024 Soil Health Week will bring together farmers and eaters, organizations, state leaders, legislators, and other partners to celebrate Illinois's most precious natural resource both virtually and in-person.
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March 5, 2024
North American Drainage Conference - Grand Rapids, MI
The North American Drainage Conference is a one-day educational and networking event where drainage contractors can meet, increase and diversify their knowledge of drainage, water management and soils, and interact with exhibitors and vendors from around the industry.
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Now - February 29, 2024
FREE Excavator Training: Multiple locations
JULIE, in conjunction with Illinois pipeline and gas distribution operators and Paradigm, is hosting damage prevention and safety training meetings across the state that are taking place through the end of February.
Earn up to 2 in-service credit hours.
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February 27-29, 2024
Michigan State University & Michigan LICA Drainage Workshop
Michigan's 2024 Drainage Workshop will be held in East Lansing. This workshop is a collaboration between Michigan State University and Michigan Land Improvements Contractors of America.
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February 8, 2024 @ 1pm
Virtual Field Day - Woodchips & Water Quality:
Exploring Species and Chipping Methods to Maximize Bioreactor Efficiency
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February 8, 2024 @ 1pm
Webinar - Empower Illinois: Strategies to Reduce Nutrient Pollution and Protect Waterways
Explore what nutrient pollution is by learning about the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, NLRS, and how it works to reduce nutrient pollution from nitrogen and phosphorus. Whether you're a local landowner, concerned citizen, a steward of the environment – or all three – this presentation with University of Illinois Extension water quality experts will equip you with practical tools and knowledge so you can contribute to healthy waterways in your community.
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January 31, 2024
2024 Conservation Cropping Seminar
The annual Illinois Conservation Cropping Seminar will be a hybrid event, held in person at the Il Department of Agriculture Atrium in Springfield, Illinois or available virtually for those who are unable to attend in person. In-person space is limited so register today.
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January 18-19, 2024
IADD Annual Conference
Bloomington, IL
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January 18, 2024 @ 1pm
Virtual Field Day - Pasturing Oxbows:
Optimizing Benefits to the Farm, Water and Wildlife
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November 7, 2023
Eco Markets & Carbon Dynamics Field Day
9am - 1pm - University of Illinois College of ACES Energy Farm
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October 30, 2023
JULIE Law Workshop Webinar
Learn more about how proposed substantial legislative changes—like 2 days notification not including the day of the call might impact your business? Join our FREE 90-minute Law Workshop Webinar at 9 a.m.
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September 14, 2023
Tile Treatment Wetlands: Wildly Beneficial
Make plans to visit Feather Prairie Farm in Dwight, IL from 2-6pm for a FREE dinner and see how one family is using cropland tile drainage to create a wetland for hunting and dog training. While you're there, hear from experts on birds, waterfowl, and wetland management for wildlife and even watch hunting dog training demonstrations.
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July 26-27, 2023
Midwest Construction Expo & Field Day
Join Iowa LICA for demonstrations of various conservation practices including earthmoving, tiling, and installation of saturated buffers!
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August 2, 2023
Ag & Conservation Family Night - East Peoria, IL
Join ICC & the IL Sustainable Ag Partnership for a family night to tour the many ag & conservation practices on display at IL Central College’s East Peoria campus. Families will get an up-close view of the many practices and technologies farmers utilize to improve soil health and protect water quality on their farms. This tour will feature conservation drainage installation equipment, a wetland, cover crop plots, and even a soil pit! There will be plenty of time to ask questions and connect with ICC ag professors and ISAP members.
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July 16-18, 2023
AISWCD 75th Annual Conference
Join the Association of Illinois Soil and Water Conservation Districts for the 75th Annual Meeting and Summer Training conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel and Conference Center in Springfield, Illinois from July 16 to July 18, 2023.
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June 29, 2023
McCuskey Wetland Field Day
Come out on June 29, 2023, to Henry, IL and see the first Smart Wetland built in Marshall County, IL. Local FFA members are grilling ribeye sandwiches for a FREE lunch.
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May 24, 2023, 3 - 4:15 pm
Learning from Leaders: Accelerating Conservation Drainage Adoption
Webinar 5: Wrap-Up and Recommendations
This webinar series explores the adoption of conservation drainage across disciplines, regions, and landscapes. Through five, 75-minute sessions, leading stakeholders will share unique perspectives, engage in dialogue, and generate a set of recommendations to be used to advance conservation drainage adoption locally and nationally.
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