About us
I-FARM stands for “Illinois Farming and Regenerative Management.” This University of Illinois-led study — funded for three years and $3.9M by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) — is developing an 80-acre agricultural testbed, where commodity crops, cover crops, and livestock are farmed using synergistic, sustainable practices.
The I-FARM testbed features improved precision farming with remote sensing; new autonomous solutions for cover-crop planting, variable-rate input applications, and mechanical weeding; and artificial intelligence-enabled remote sensing for animal health prediction, nutrient quantification, and soil health.
Upcoming Events
November 14th – Smart Grazing: AI integration into grazing management – I-FARM University Learning Webinar Series
December 3-4th – Safety for Emerging Robotics and Autonomous Agriculture – Workshop Discussion + Field Day / Demonstration
December 12th – Bridging the Gap: Technology Adoption in Small Holder Farms – I-FARM University Learning Webinar Series
I-FARM University: Passing on the knowledge!
I-FARM will demonstrate new technologies, data-driven products, and services for farmers and industry, easing adoption and opening new markets.