Women involved in agriculture are invited to attend an upcoming seminar focused on conservation practices and farm financial management. Illinois Extension and the Lawrence County Soil and Water Conservation District will host the event, “Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation,” on Tuesday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Farm Credit Illinois, located at 2401 W. Haven Rd. in Lawrenceville.
The free seminar, inspired by Annie’s Project, aims to provide women landowners and farmers with practical information to optimize their operations by combining conservation techniques with sound financial strategies. Attendees will learn how to analyze farm finances, explore resources and programs available to support their work, and discover ways to reduce nutrient loss through conservation practices.
Presenters will include 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.
“Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation brings together agricultural landowners and conservation agencies to provide education and actionable information,” said 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.”
Lunch will be provided, courtesy of the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. The event is free to attend, but registration is required by March 13. Those interested can register online at go.illinois.edu/WomenAndTheLand or by calling the Richland County Extension Office at 618-395-2191.
For questions or to request reasonable accommodation, contact Katie Bell at klbell@illinois.edu or 618-395-2191. Early requests are encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet participants’ needs.