University of Illinois Extension's new strategic plan.
Upcoming Programs
In-person pesticide applicator training clinics, testing offered statewide
Lead with experience, safety, awareness, and knowledge to help ensure safer pesticide application with training from the University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program. Sign up for an in-person training and testing clinic offered across Illinois from December through April.
The Dixon Springs Agricultural Center was established in 1934 near Simpson in Pope County. It is the largest experiment station of its kind east of the Mississippi River. DSAC links the laboratories and classrooms of University of Illinois and the USDA with the farms in Southern Illinois. Researchers at DSAC coordinate their programs to meet the needs of area farmers.
Learn more about Dixon Springs Ag Center and information about ongoing Ag research in Southern Illinois here: https://extension.illinois.edu/dsac
Local Foods and Small Farms
4-H Youth Development
Food Access
Gardening
Master Gardener
Master Naturalists
Nutrition Education and Wellness
School and Community Programming