We strive to help small farms thrive.
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The Illinois Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms team provides education, resources, and programming to help residents safely produce, grow, and consume locally produced agricultural products. We want to help growers and gardeners address production concerns, build lasting connections, and positively influence local operations and our communities.
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Alexis Barnes
Extension Educator, Local Food Systems Small Farms
Keywords
Local Foods and Small Farms
Commercial Vegetable Production
Cover Crops
Specialty Crops
Food Access
Sustainable Agriculture
Flowers
Community Garden
Food Safety
Flowers
Integrated Pest Management
Sustainable Agriculture
Urban Agriculture
Weeds
Vegetable Gardening
Fruits
Beekeeping
Diversity Equity Inclusion Access
Small Farms
Horticulture
(630) 584-6166