AISWCD joined with the Illinois Stewardship Alliance on Wednesday, March 8th (Soil Health Day!), 2023 to advocate for soil health and other conservation issues before lawmakers. More than 60+ volunteer advocates travelled into Springfield from all corners of the state to show their support for these issues. The highlight of Read more…
View and download the “10 Reasons to Say YES to Illinois SWCDs” infographic. Use this resource to share with local stakeholders and more to support your district’s outreach and advocacy efforts! View the material by clicking here.
With the start of 2023, AISWCD is pleased to reflect back on the many highlights and successes of the past year – and believe us, there is much to celebrate! Browse the 2022 Annual Report now – click here to view and download the report!
AISWCD is pleased to offer a limited time run on a new t-shirt and hoodie. Please use the fillable pdf form linked below to order. Completed order forms should be sent to Teri.Fahey@aiswcd.org. Please send payment to AISWCD office headquarters at 201 W. Lawrence Avenue, Springfield, Illinois 62704. Orders will Read more…
AISWCD is pleased to share that an educational display promoting conservation and soil health using the “Soil Your Undies Challenge” has been installed in the state capitol rotunda! The display, installed in early January, will remain in place until March 8th when conservationists and dignitaries will reveal the powerful work Read more…
Fred Yoder in Ohio plants rye and winter peas he never harvests. Larkin Martin in Alabama plants radishes she’ll never eat. A.G. Kawamura in California plants barley that rots in the fields. Each is part of a small but growing movement to bring back an ancient agricultural practice called cover Read more…
AISWCD celebrated Agriculture Day with the Illinois Department of Agriculture at the 2022 Illinois State Fair! We helped to honor Ulen Farms, our 2022 Conservation Farm Family of the Year, as well as the Saving Tomorrow’s Agriculture Resources (STAR) award winners! It was also great to visit with state elected officials Read more…
That’s a wrap! The 74th Annual Meeting and Summer Training Conference has come and gone. If you missed out on the fun, we have you covered! View photos from the event here! Social event: An Evening on the Lake Opening Ceremony Awards Luncheon Exhibitor Hall Read more…
The Illinois Cover Crop Initiative is a new program available for Illinois farmers who intend to plant cover crops following their 2022 cash crop. Farmers can receive $10 per acre for cover crops planted by December 1, 2022, even if they have planted cover crops before! Browse resources with the Read more…
The annual AISWCD Poster and Photo Contests, part of the larger national competitions hosted by the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD), provides students from kindergarten through 12th grade as well as adults the chance to have their art displayed as part of a national conservation outreach initiative. Each year, Read more…