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Soil Health Week Program
Join us in celebrating Soil Health Week on March 3 at Dixon Spring Ag Center by attending a workshop on a no-till cover-cropping system for tomatoes and peppers in high tunnels.
Cover Crop Conversations
Thought about incorporating cover crops into a current farming operation? University of Illinois Extension is offering farmers, producers, landowners, and industry professionals a chance to log on for a free virtual panel on Feb. 24, all about cover crops in today’s agricultural landscape.
Weathering the Storm
Stress management strategies for a healthier you. Join Extension Educator Robin Ridgley for a workshop for agricultural producers and all community members to help identify and manage stressors in life and resources to use when feeling distressed. Chronic stress can take a huge toll on your health. Learn to identify common stressors, recognize symptoms, and access practical management tools and techniques to reduce the effects of unwanted stress.
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 ongoing Ag research in Southern Illinois on the Dixon Spring Ag Center webpage.
Snake Road Sentinels - Spring Workshop
Local Foods and Small Farms
4-H Youth Development
Food Access
Gardening
Master Gardener
Master Naturalists
Nutrition Education and Wellness
School and Community Programming