Did you know the Conservation Reserve Program pays landowners annual rental payments on land converted from agricultural production to wildlife habitat? If you're a farmer or agricultural land owner, join us on Wednesday, August 24th from 9am-Noon for a workshop on how to get paid for your land! Free lunch and a tour of […]
Are you a farmer looking to learn more about how you can plant new cover crops but worried that your equipment isn't up to the task? Then, this workshop is for you! Speakers such as Nikky Witkowski, Purdue Extension, Porter County, Hans Kok, Agricultural Conservation Consultant, and Porter County Farmer Brad Hunter will share […]
Join us for a workshop on simple practices that each of us can do to help improve the health of our local waterways. Coffee and light refreshments will be provided. RSVP by August 25th.
Join us for our Farmer to Farmer Conservation Commodity Field Day on July 15th from 8am-12pm! Network with fellow farmers, learn from local conservation leaders, and discover new ways to support soil health and crop productivity. We will be touring farms in Lake and Porter Counties. There will be bus transportation provided, with pickup at […]
Join us for an evening on the land! The Shirley Heinze Agriculture Land Program, partnering with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program, is heading to Green Trail Farms for an outdoor walk-and-talk built for farmers, landowners, community members, and conservation partners. Come connect, ask questions, and swap ideas on […]
Join the Shirley Heinze Land Trust Agricultural Land Program and the Northwest Indiana Food Council for an engaging afternoon at Oases Botanic Gardens in Gary, Indiana. Together, we'll explore how urban agriculture, farmland preservation, and community partnerships can strengthen local food systems and create more resilient communities. Participants will tour the Oases Botanic Gardens urban […]
