Summer Small Farm Field Day Series
Event Date(s)
Event Time
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Location
Just Roots St. James Farm
County
Cook
Produce Safety in the City
August 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Just Roots Saint James Community Farm 2936 S Wabash Ave, Chicago IL
Explore practical strategies for reducing contamination risks—from harvest and washing to cooling, packing, and storage—using space‑efficient systems suited to urban farms. Extension educators and Northern IL Young Farmers will share best practices, demonstrate real‑world workflows, and discuss how to scale food safety plans to meet local market and regulatory needs.
All produce growers are welcome to attend this free event. Please register so we know how many to plan for.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah at 217-300-8636.
August 20, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Just Roots Saint James Community Farm 2936 S Wabash Ave, Chicago IL
Explore practical strategies for reducing contamination risks—from harvest and washing to cooling, packing, and storage—using space‑efficient systems suited to urban farms. Extension educators and Northern IL Young Farmers will share best practices, demonstrate real‑world workflows, and discuss how to scale food safety plans to meet local market and regulatory needs.
All produce growers are welcome to attend this free event. Please register so we know how many to plan for.
If you have any questions, please contact Sarah at 217-300-8636.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact
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