Southern Illinois growers rely on Extension's sound production advice
URBANA, Ill. – When downstate peach growers need a new cold-hardy variety, or when pumpkin fields are threatened by pests, growers rely on the experts at University of Illinois Extension.
Extension educators have hosted in-person specialty crop schools in Southern Illinois for...
Live happy, healthier, wealthier lives; Extension can help
URBANA, Ill. – We're never too young or too old to learn valuable lessons that keep us fit, healthy, happy, and financially sound. In a tradition which has lasted decades and adapted with the changing world environment, Lessons for Living are monthly workshops which provide easy-to-understand...
Country ponds need help to stay healthy, beautiful
URBANA, Ill. – Owning a lush and scenic country pond is a point of pride for many rural landowners, but over time ponds need a hand to stay clean and healthy.
“Good management can slow or stop harmful changes like a buildup of surface algae or a decrease in fish so you can use and enjoy...
Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operation
Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operations
URBANA, Ill. – There is no off season on the farm and winter is a chance for small producers to gain new knowledge. The University of Illinois Extension 2021 Small Farms Winter Webinar...
Annual Conservation Cropping Seminars now available online
URBANA, Ill. – The eighth annual Conservation Cropping Seminars will return January 2021 in a new virtual format over three days. The seminars give farmers access to soil health ideas from researchers that will improve practices on the farm.
The free three-day conference will be 9 to 11...
Learn how to start a community garden on January 20
According to FeedingAmerica.org, “People who live in rural areas often face hunger at higher rates, in part because of the unique challenges living remotely presents:
2.2 million households in rural communities face hunger;
Rural communities make up 63% of counties...
FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food Certification Training offered online in February
Are you a business, or are you associated with a business that needs to ensure safe preparation of food products before selling into retail? Are you looking to become a qualified individual who has successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventative...
2021 Fruit & Vegetable VIRTUAL Conference
University of Illinois Extension will host their 2021 Fruit & Vegetable VIRTUAL Conference on Wednesday, February 10.
This will be the Southwestern Illinois Tree Fruit School (normally held in Hardin) combined with the Southern Illinois Fruit & Vegetable School (normally...
