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Upcoming Programs
October soil amendments bring garden benefits
Join Extension educator, Bronwyn Aly, to learn about soil amendments, including cover crops, compost, manure, and more, on Tuesday, October 14, starting at 5 p.m. at Dewey Farm & Greenhouse in Eldorado, IL.
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Dixon Springs Agricultural Center
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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
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Master Gardener
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