# Event Details - **Event Name**: Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am – Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation The Rock Island SWCD and University of Illinois Extension are hosting a Women and the Land program in Milan, IL. This program will focus on how good conservation practices benefit the environment and improve the value of your farming operation. Join us for an educational day learning about conservation practices to keep nutrients on your farm and the cost-sharing opportunities available in your area. Farm financial documents can be used as a decision-making tool when considering various management opportunities. Attendees will learn how to conduct a basic financial analysis using a few simple documents from your farm. All are welcome, bring a friend! Date: June 22, 2026 Time: 9:00 AM - 2 :00 PM Location: University of Illinois Extension 321 2nd Ave W, Milan, IL 61264 Optional farm tour to follow | 2 pm - 4pm 2515 Coyne Center Road Milan, IL 61264 Learn about raising sheep and goats for meat, fiber, and land management from local farmer and RISWCD Director, Rebekah Ahrens. The tour will include rotational grazing with electric netting, a home-built mobile shade system, and a recently planted prairie pasture. Topics will include: - Overview of the Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy - Conservation practices that can save your nutrients - A walk-through of applying for cost-share programs - The cost of conservation - Lunch provided - Using farm financial documents to make tough decisions (Materials approved by Annie’s Project) - Illinois Extension and Illinois Sustainable Ag Partnership resources - Optional farm tour to follow Register for the program here: https://registration.extension.illinois.edu/start/women-and-the-land-spotlight-on-conservation-rock-island-2026 This event is a collaboration between University of Illinois Extension and the Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District. Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation is an Annie’s Project-inspired event. Annie’s Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides educational programs designed to strengthen women’s roles in modern agricultural enterprises. Annie’s Project’s mission is to empower women in agriculture to be successful through education, networks, and resources. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate or have questions. Contact Nicole Haverback at nlh@illinois.edu or 309-932-3447. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milan/women-and-the-land-spotlight-on-conservation/200030189354736 - **Event Categories**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 9 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Milan - **state**: IL - **country**: United States - **location**: University of Illinois Extension Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark - **lat**: 41.452515 - **long**: -90.571098 - **full address**: University of Illinois Extension Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL 61264-2483, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/40499ad27d46d9e6e2cf90f5f242c8f834f4b0cd2e44a00adb796a5d374c1970-rimg-w1200-h900-dc765f47-gmir?v=1781863191 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation being held? - **A:** Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation takes place on Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 22 Jun, 2026 at 04:00 pm at University of Illinois Extension Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark, 321 W 2nd Ave, Milan, IL 61264-2483, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation? - **A:** Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation is organized by Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Women and the Land: Spotlight on Conservation is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Milan, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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