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NRCS Field Day

at It Takes a Village Farm
Colorful painted Shipping container behind rows of vegetables growing at a farm
Event Date(s)
Event Time
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Location
It Takes a Village Farm 2500 223rd Street, Sauk Village
County
Cook
Tuesday August 20, 2024, 5 - 7 pm
Location:  It Takes a Village Farm at Grace United Church of Christ
2500 223rd street, Sauk Village, IL

Extension educators Zack Grant and Kathryn Pereira, and farmer Paul Krysik will explain the conservation practices implemented on their diversified vegetable farm; and speak of their contract experience with the NRCS program

Joseph Bridges and Alicia Lozano, and Jacey Fears, reps from the  USDA Chicago Urban Ag office  will be on site to meet farmers and answer your questions about applying for these reimbursement programs. 

You will learn about 
Conservation Plans
EQIP high tunnel program
Cover Crops
Mulch
Raised beds
Pollinator Strips
 
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Batka at 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.edu

 
University of Illinois • U.S. Department of Agriculture • Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Sarah Batka sbatka@illinois.edu or 217-300-8636
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