This interactive workshop series provides women landowners with the confidence, skills, and resources necessary to interact with tenants and ensure the integrity of their land is preserved for future generations. Series will include a blend of virtual webinars and in-person sessions in Troy and Urbana. Flyer for details.
Series Agenda
Feb 26 - Building Soil Structure (in person, Troy)
- Introductions
- Soil Structure Discussion and Demo
- Tillage Methods and Compaction (includes three demonstrations)
- Soil Coverage Discussion and Demo
Mar 5 - Transition and Succession Planning (virtual)
Mar 12 - Implementing Conservation (in person, Troy)
- Conservation Activity
- Aquifer Demonstration
- Watershed Maps of Participants Farms
- Explanation of Conservation Practices
- Wildlife Habitat Programs
Mar 19 - Leasing and Budgets (virtual)
- Good Leasing Contracts
- Hunting Leases
- Overview of Commodity Budgets
Mar 26 - Value of the Land Beyond the Dollar (in person, Urbana)
- Land Value Diagram
- Landowner/Tenant Relationship Panel
TBD - Farm Visit