The Dept. of Agriculture will open the 2nd year of the 𝐹𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝐶𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑠 𝑓𝑜𝑟 𝑆𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑆𝑎𝑣𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑠 program on Dec. 15th. Eligible applicants receive a $5/acre insurance premium discount for planting #covercrops. Learn more @ kankakeecountyswcd.org/fcss

We're hiring for a full-time Conservation Coordinator! Applications are due on November 19, 2021. To view the job posting visit kankakeecountyswcd.org/jobs to learn more! #Conservation #K3SWCD #soilandwater

Submit your STAR Web App fields or STAR Field Forms by January 31st! starfreetool.com/get-started #conservation #STARprogram #conservationdistrict #soilhealth

Kankakee County Soil & Water Conservation District will hold their Annual Meeting and Director Elections on Monday, February 14th at 8:00 A.M. They will be held at the U of I Extension office located at 1650 Commerce Dr., Bourbonnais.

Pandemic Cover Crop Program. Agriculture producers who have coverage under most crop insurance policies are eligible for a $5/acre premium on 2022 crop year cover crops. Visit farmers.gov/cover-crops for more info or call 815-937-8940 ext. 2

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The 2nd enrollment period is now open for Cost-Share applications. Funds are limited, apply today! Applications are available in the office and online. #conservation #soilhealth #SWCD #KankakeeCounty #covercrops #KankakeeSWCD

The 2nd enrollment for Cost-Share applications closes on July 15th. Funds are limited, apply today! Applications are available in the office and online. #farmers #conservation #KankakeeCounty #covercrops #SWCD #Kankakee #soilhealth #agriculture

Come join us at our upcoming field day on August 16th! We will have speakers talking about seasonal solutions to help build on-farm resilience. Visit kankakeecountyswcd.org/district-events for details and to RSVP. See you there! #conservation #kankakeecounty #swcd #covercrops #SoilHealth

Join us at our upcoming event to learn about available cost-share and incentive opportunities for your farm. Visit kankakeecountyswcd.org/district-events for details or to RSVP. #conservation #kankakeecounty #swcd #kankakee #farmers

Will/Cook and Kankakee County FSA Updates includes information on local events. Check it out! content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDAF…

Interested in adding cover crops to your farm? Join us to discuss cover crops, planting, maintenance and termination methods used to manage cover crops. This is a FREE event. RSVP at kankakeecountyswcd.org/district-events or by calling the office at (815) 937-8940 ext. 3. Hope to see you there!

Interested in adding cover crops to your farm? Join us to learn about cover crop termination methods. Roller crimping and chemical spraying methods will be discussed. This is a FREE event. RSVP at kankakeecountyswcd.org/district-events or by calling the office at (815) 937-8940 ext. 3.

Pond stocking, tree, and shrub sales are live! Order forms can be found at kankakeecountyswcd.org/sales. Exact cash or checks made out to “Kankakee County SWCD” will be accepted. Questions? Call the office at (815) 937-8940 ext. 3. #kankakeecounty #conservation #pondstocking #trees

2023 #CostShare Applications Available! The 1st enrollment period to apply for Cost-Share #Conservation practices is now open until March 1st. Applications are on our website at kankakeecountyswcd.org/cost-share or stop by the office to grab one. Questions? call at 815-937-8940 ext. 3

Join us for the Regional #Drainage Meeting on March 23rd! Topics Will Include: #Conservation Drainage/Edge of Field Practices, Working with #Wind & #Solar Farms, & Drainage District Commissioner Responsibilities. Free event & breakfast will be provided. RSVP by March 8! #kcswcd

Join us for the Regional #Drainage Meeting on March 23rd! RSVP required by March 8th. There is no charge to attend and breakfast will be provided. Topics Include: #Conservation Drainage/Edge of Field Practices, Working with #Wind & #Solar Farms, and Commissioner Responsibilities.

We had a great turnout for our #Ag #Conservation Tour yesterday! Attendees were able to meet local #farmers and observe farm solutions that reduce #erosion, increase #soil health, and keep nutrients out of waterways. Thank you to those who volunteered to present on these topics.

Attention #Kankakee County Educators! #Conservation Kit applications are due May 31. Kit Types: -#Soil Health -Water Quality & Bioindicators -Native Plants & Herbarium -Insect Collection -#Nature Journaling Apply at: kankakeecountyswcd.org/conservation-k… #AgTwitter #AgEducation

Join us Friday, August 11th at Value Partner Seeds to learn more about the latest #agtech innovations including live demonstrations by aerial #drone and robot #seeding companies. The event is free to attend. RSVP at (815) 937-8940 or kankakeecountyswcd.org/district-events