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Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association, Inc.
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 michelle@illica.net with details.
Feb 25, 2026
Excavator Meeting - Crystal Lake, IL
Join JULIE, Inc. in partnership with The Paradigm Alliance, Inc. for this Excavator Safety Breakfast Meeting where a JULIE Damage Prevention Manager will explore positive response, service lateral requirements, and the joint meet process.
Feb 26, 2026
Winnebago SWCD SESC Seminar
The Winnebago County Soil and Water Conservation District will once again be hosting a Soil Erosion and Sediment Control and MS4 workshop on Thursday, February 26th, from 7:30AM to 3:00PM. The event will be held at the NIU - Rockford campus, located at 8500 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108.
Feb 26, 2026
Excavator Meeting - Rolling Meadows, IL
Join JULIE, Inc. in partnership with The Paradigm Alliance, Inc. for this Excavator Safety Breakfast Meeting where a JULIE Damage Prevention Manager will explore positive response, service lateral requirements, and the joint meet process.
Feb 26, 2026
Virtual Field Day: Forestry On Tap: Local Wood Resources, Bioreactors, and Microbiome
The virtual field day aims to highlight how woodland management and woodchip bioreactors can work together to reduce nitrate and improve water quality.
Feb 26, 2026
Building Better Drainage Systems: Lessons Learned & Opportunities Ahead
Hear from experienced drainage contractors on how they fulfill specific water management roles.
Unique approaches to field drainage and district-led improvements
Incorporating scaled edge-of-field practices
Utilizing subirrigation and research partnerships
Mar 2, 2026
How Conservation Planners, STAR, & Farmers Work Together to Achieve Soil Health
In this webinar, attendees will learn about the Capacity Building Initiative and the STAR program, as well as hear from a farmer who has benefited from using the STAR tool to measure soil health, select next steps like USDA-NRCS programs, and work toward the goals outlined in the State’s Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy.
Mar 2, 2026
Excavator Meeting - Glen Ellyn, IL
Join JULIE, Inc. in partnership with The Paradigm Alliance, Inc. for this Excavator Safety Breakfast Meeting where a JULIE Damage Prevention Manager will explore positive response, service lateral requirements, and the joint meet process.
Mar 3, 2026
Excavator Meeting - Alsip, IL
Join JULIE, Inc. in partnership with The Paradigm Alliance, Inc. for this Excavator Safety Breakfast Meeting where a JULIE Damage Prevention Manager will explore positive response, service lateral requirements, and the joint meet process.
Mar 3-5, 2026
Michigan's 2026 Drainage Workshop
Learn from university specialists and drainage industry professionals in the 2026 Drainage Workshop on March 3-5, 2026, sponsored by Michigan State University Extension in partnership with Michigan Land Improvement Contractors of America.
Mar 3, 2026
"Kiss the Ground" Film Screening
The incredible documentary “Kiss the Ground” reveals that, by regenerating the world’s soils, we can completely and rapidly stabilize Earth’s climate, restore lost ecosystems and create abundant food supplies.
Mar 3, 2026
Digging Deeper Into Cover Crops & N2O Emissions
Cover cropping is a key practice for building soil health and reducing nitrate leaching, but a pair of short-duration studies on Illinois fields suggested that cover crops may increase nitrous oxide (N2O, a greenhouse gas) emissions.
Mar 4, 2026
Small Grain Infrastructure Workshop: Part of the Midwest Covers & Grains Conference
Establishing and growing a food-grade grain business takes time, money and strategy. Finding space and equipment to meet needs is tricky, but scaling up can make a world of difference for a business to meet the demand for their locally processed and milled grains.
Mar 4, 2026
Excavator Meeting - Joliet, IL
Join JULIE, Inc. in partnership with The Paradigm Alliance, Inc. for this Excavator Safety Breakfast Meeting where a JULIE Damage Prevention Manager will explore positive response, service lateral requirements, and the joint meet process.
Mar 4, 2026
Regen Ag: Nook & Cranny Style Farming
Learn how regenerative agriculture works on a small-scale farm. We’ll share soil test results, real-world yields, and practical solutions for farming limited acreage—balancing profitability, stewardship, and quality food.
Mar 4, 2026
Crawford County Soil Health Meeting
The Crawford County Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a Soil Health Meeting focused on improving and protecting soil health within the Embarras River Watershed.
Mar 4, 2026
Midwest Covers & Grains Conference
The Midwest Covers & Grains Conference brings together Midwestern farmers to promote successful farming using extended rotations and cover crops with or without livestock.
Mar 5, 2026
Conservation Walk at the ISA Agronomy Farm
Join the Illinois Soybean Association (ISA) for a Conservation Walk at the ISA Agronomy Farm. This free public event highlights on-farm research in soil health, weed management, and conservation practices.
Mar 5, 2026
Excavator Meeting - Kankakee, IL
Join JULIE, Inc. in partnership with The Paradigm Alliance, Inc. for this Excavator Safety Breakfast Meeting where a JULIE Damage Prevention Manager will explore positive response, service lateral requirements, and the joint meet process.
Mar 5, 2026
Knox Farm Celebrates Soil Health
The Knox Farm is an on-campus student-powered urban farm that provides hands-on learning experiences. The one-acre space includes two high tunnels, outdoor gardens, and a biodiverse landscape of edible and medicinal plants.
Mar 7, 2026
Kick-off the 2026 Season of the Hope Garden
Join the Hope Center to kick-off the 2026 Season of the Hope Garden! This project aims to eliminate food insecurity by training families in the Blue Island community how to grow food from their balcony to their back yard and everything in-between.
Mar 9, 2026
Wisconsin Ag Drainage Update 2026: Solar/Conventional Lift Stations, regulatory update
A one day event for drainage contractors, agency staff and farmers installing their own ag drainage systems focused on the essentials of lift stations and drainage regulations.
Mar 10, 2026
Growing it Back & Keeping it Home
Visit Two Mile Creek Farm and talk “Regeneration!”, a presentation on the importance of keeping living covers on the ground year round and how livestock contribute to growing a healthy soil.
Mar 12, 2026
From Drainage to Resource: Benefits & Implementation of Drainage Water Recycling
Learn from the experts on the economics behind drainage water recycling and how to implement a project.
Mar 12, 2026
Virtual Field Day: Evaluating Manure Application and Cover Crop Planting Timing to Maximize Water Quality Benefits in Corn
The virtual field day aims to provide valuable insights into the impacts of different cover crop systems and manure application methods on water quality and corn yield.
Mar 16-20, 2026
2026 Overholt Drainage School
Overholt Drainage School held at the Ohio State University's Wooster Campus, is a five-day, hands-on training program designed for drainage producers, contractors, district technicians, engineers and landowners planning to install or repair their own drainage systems.
Mar 24, 2026
Conserving Your Land & Legacy: Soil Health, Pollinators, & Habitat
Join University of Illinois Extension for a three-part evening series focused on practical strategies for soil health, water quality, and long-term farm transition. Sessions run March 24, March 31, and April 7 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Lena Community Center.
Mar 26, 2026
Virtual Field Day: Co-benefits and Possible Unintended Consequences of Restoring Wetlands for Nutrient Reduction
Mar 31, 2026
Conserving Your Land & Legacy: Watersheds & Water Quality
Join University of Illinois Extension for a three-part evening series focused on practical strategies for soil health, water quality, and long-term farm transition. Sessions run March 24, March 31, and April 7 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Lena Community Center.
Apr 7, 2026
Conserving Your Land & Legacy: Succession Planning
Join University of Illinois Extension for a three-part evening series focused on practical strategies for soil health, water quality, and long-term farm transition. Sessions run March 24, March 31, and April 7 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. at the Lena Community Center.
Jul 12-14, 2026
AISWCD Summer Conference
New location: Peoria, IL
Details coming soon
Jan 12-14, 2027
North America Conservation & Drainage Expo
NACADE will be held at Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois, January 12-14, 2027. If you are in farming, drainage, conservation, contracting, or equipment/material manufacturing, NACADE '27 will have something for you.