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Dial-gauge pressure canner testing available at local Extension offices
ALBION, Ill. – Did you know that Illinois Extension will test your dial-gauge pressure canner for free? Testing is recommended annually, so make plans to stop by your local Extension office before you begin canning this year.Testers are available at the Edwards, Richland, and Wayne County...
Black and white dairy cattle in a barn.
Local dairy farm to be featured in Extension’s Summer Twilight Series
ALBION, Ill. – The Summer Twilight Series, a long-standing program hosted by Illinois Extension, offers a behind-the-scenes look into a variety of agriculture industries, farms, and locally owned businesses in the southern Illinois region. The program allows community members to...
A red barn in the distance with a sign that says "The Flock Farm" by the road.
Twilight series marks 10th season with in-depth look at poultry production
ANNA, Ill. – Thirteen counties, 35 farms, and 10 years of cultivating connections – these are the milestones of the Summer Twilight Series. Designed to bring together farmers, educators, and community members, the series celebrates the innovation and diversity of local agriculture. Now in its...

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