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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.
Jan 13, 2026
Illinois Centennial Soil Archive - Granville Library
Learn how this historical treasure helps us understand everything from the impact of farming practices to the effects of climate change. Participants will also learn about the resampling efforts going on across the state and how you can get involved.
Jan 14, 2026
The Basics of OSHA Recordkeeping
The OSHA Recordkeeping season is upon us! The Lancaster Safety Team will discuss exactly what you need to know about OSHA recordkeeping and answer the most common questions we’ve received about this topic.
Jan 15-16, 2026
2026 IADD Annual Conference
Ready to connect, learn, and lead? Don’t miss the 2026 IADD Annual Conference! Register now and be part of the momentum.
Jan 22, 2026
Celebrating our Farms - Kane DuPage SWCD
Kane County and KDSWCD host a celebration of Kane County farms with a BBQ dinner and Keynote speaker Jim Stutes, farmer and independent research agronomist, “Rural Myth Busters ~ Conservation Practices can have a Positive ROI”.
Jan 27-28, 2026
OWPI Conference & Tradeshow
OWPI offers the most innovative and comprehensive education on topics affecting the Illinois wastewater industry professionals.. Make plans to visit the 2026 OWPI Conference & Tradeshow in Collinsville, IL.
Jan 27, 2026
Conservation Cropping Seminar - Sycamore, IL
This event is a great opportunity to gain additional knowledge about improving soil health, implementing cover crops (including for use as forage), improving weed management, and to hear the latest on agronomic research from some of the top leaders in the field.
Jan 28, 2026
Conservation Cropping Seminar - Mt. Vernon, IL
This event is a great opportunity to gain additional knowledge about improving soil health, implementing cover crops (including for use as forage), improving weed management, and to hear the latest on agronomic research from some of the top leaders in the field.
Jan 28, 2026
Kane DuPage SWCD Soil Erosion & Sediment Control Seminar
It's the soil erosion and sediment control event you can't afford to miss! The speaker lineup includes a talented group of experts who promise engaging sessions to help you enhance your SESC efforts.
Jan 28, 2026
Tri-County Winter Conservation Workshop
Mark your calendars! This workshop will cover the history of AgriBio, reduction of fertilizer by utilization of biology, honey testing vs mehlich 3 soil tests, and cost share programs available from SWCD and NRCS.
Feb 3, 2026
Road to Zero Frontiers of Technology #3: From Distraction Prevention to Attention Support
Learn about why distracted driving is not simply a matter of cognitive overload, and what the move toward greater automation in driving means for human driver performance.
Feb 17-18, 2026
Schlatter's GPS School
Once again, Schlatter’s Inc. will host our annual GPS School for Water Management. This event will cover nearly everything to do with GPS, Technology, and Water Management.
Feb 19-20, 2026
Schlatter's GPS School
Once again, Schlatter’s Inc. will host our annual GPS School for Water Management. This event will cover nearly everything to do with GPS, Technology, and Water Management.
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 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.
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.