February 27, 2025, 9:00 AM - February 28, 2025, 12:00 PM (US Central)
Join watershed coordinators and farmer leaders to share experiences and learn new approaches for locally driven regenerative agriculture initiatives in your watershed.
This year's theme emphasizes the commitment to recognizing farmers as vital partners and leaders in their watersheds. Presentations and discussions will focus on farmer leadership, with case studies on outreach, demonstrations, and incentives developed at the local watershed scale.
The event will occur at the Starved Rock Lodge and Conference Center from 9 am-5 pm Thursday, February 27th, and 8 am-Noon Friday, February 28th. Registration is limited to 100 participants. Meals will be provided, including a group dinner on Thursday evening. Before the event, attendees are also invited to join a free social gathering on Wednesday evening (February 26th).
AGENDA:
We will have an engaging agenda of presentations, panel discussions, interactive sessions, and ample time for networking.
Featured presentations include:
- Regenerative Leadership: Principles for Navigating Your Toughest Challenges - Ryan Erisman, Odyssey Collaborations, LLC
- The Evolution of Wisconsin’s Producer-Led Program - Dani Heisler, Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
Case study presentations from farmer-led efforts across the Midwest, including:
- Dodge County Farmers for Healthy Soil and Healthy Water (Wisconsin)
- Dubuque County Farmer-to-Farmer (Iowa)
- Farmers for Lake Country (Wisconsin)
- Hill Country Watershed Alliance (Wisconsin)
- Jo Daviess County Soil & Water Health Coalition (Illinois)
And more to come! A full agenda will be posted in January.
Hosted by 2025 Emerging Leader: Haleigh Summers