Local Foods and Small Farms

Events

Cattle and Hog Production and Custom Processing

May 13, 2024

County

Lawrence

Shiitake Log Inoculation

May 21, 2024

County

McLean

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Permaculture Workshop

May 23, 2024

County

Jackson

Largemouth Bass and Diverse Row Crops Farm

June 17, 2024

County

Union

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Blog Posts

Will the 2024 cicada invasion affect me

May 1, 2024

We have been hearing for months that two broods of periodical cicadas will emerge from the ground this May in central Illinois: the 13-year Brood XIX...

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Weed Management Strategies for Vegetable Farms

April 29, 2024

Weed Management is almost always a challenge on vegetable farms. Even if you do have a manageable weed pest, management practices come at some kind...

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Cover Crop Update: The April explosion

April 29, 2024

Cover crops are always on the move in April. I said “explosion” because for many overwintering cover crops it is almost that. Some can grow over 1...

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Southwestern Illinois(Waterloo) Update: Spring plantings off to a good start

April 29, 2024

Out in the field, spring plantings have been off to a good start. Cool season crops have been very happy. I have early planted radishes and spring...

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News Releases

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June 20, 2023

McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...

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April 15, 2024

Southern Illinois Summer Twilight Series highlights diverse farming operations
SIMPSON, Ill. - Do you grow and sell fresh products locally? Are you considering diversifying your farming operation? Would you like to get to know your local farmer? Join University of Illinois Extension educators as they team up with area farmers to provide four monthly evening meetings to...

February 28, 2024

Sheep and Goat Internal Parasite Management | Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series
The last webinar in University of Illinois Extension’s Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series will provide those raising sheep and goats with important information on internal parasites, a threat often overlooked by beginning small ruminant producers. Without proper...

February 20, 2024

Brambles: From Raspberries to Blackberries
Join University of Illinois Extension as they kick off their Spring Break Gardening Series with “Brambles: From Raspberries to Blackberries” on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. This program is being held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine St. Elizabeth, IL 61028. This...

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