Teens and young adults will test their knowledge of regenerative agriculture at a contest held during this summer’s Heart of American Grazing Conference in Effingham. The contest begins at 10 a.m. Friday, July 16 at the Effingham Conference Center.

Producers interested in NRCS conservation programs, including the Regenerative Pilot Program, should apply to their local NRCS office by Jan. 15, 2026 to be included in the first round of funding.

Legislation introduced in the House by an Illinois representative and 11 other bi-partisan colleagues would expand market opportunities for producers by building relationships between farmers and food distribution networks.

Explore strategies for increasing profit by improving grazing management at a March conference hosted by the Illinois Grazing Lands Coalition on Tuesday, March 11 through Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Northfield Inn, Suites & Conference Center in Springfield.