Grow & Graze
Strong roots build strong foundations.
If you're ready to build a resilient and profitable farm that benefits the environment, you're in the right place. At The Hub, our free services empower you to restore soil health, improve animal well-being, and increase your farm's long-term sustainability.
Join our community of farmers working together to create a future that thrives for the environment and your bottom line.
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Strategies to Improve Soil Health
The foundation of a profitable forage and livestock operation is healthy soil.
Luke Jones of Understanding Ag joined Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition Director of Producer Programs Logan Karcher in February 2026 for a 35-minute discussion of building and maintaining healthy soil.
Our Shared Vision
This is what we’re working toward. Together, we’ll see it become reality.
Illinois farmers and ranchers will lead the way in creating an environmentally sound and economically thriving agro-ecosystem by adopting more regenerative practices that minimize soil disturbance, maximize crop diversity, keep soil covered, maintain living root systems year round, and integrate livestock in ways that support healthy soils, clear waterways, and clean air.
Regenerative Agriculture
“Farming and ranching in synchrony with nature and the four ecosystem processes to repair, rebuild, revitalize, and restore ecosystem function — starting with the life within the soil and expanding to life above the soil.”
— Dr. Allen Williams, Understanding Ag
New How-To Video Series
Beginner graziers will find the help they need in our new how-to video series. Check out the offering on our video page.
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How To Set Up Temporary Paddocks with Polywire
Fencing is often an obstacle when producers transition to adaptive grazing for their livestock. With polywire fencing, you can easily create temporary paddocks that can be moved easily and frequently. Logan Karcher, director of producer programs with Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition, demonstrates how to easily run polywire and attach to your existing permanent fencing.