Local Foods and Small Farms

Events

Shiitake Log Inoculation Workshop with Farm Family Foods

May 8, 2025

County

McLean

Extension Day 2025

May 10, 2025

County

Champaign

IL-EATS Farmer Network May Meeting

May 21, 2025

IL-EATS Farmer Network June Meeting

June 18, 2025

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Blog Posts

Frost and freeze risk across Illinois next week

April 4, 2025

Illinois state climatologist, Trent Ford, shared this updated freeze risk alert for next week. After a warm March and first week of April,...

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Monitoring key insect pests in tree fruits using pheromone traps

March 27, 2025

Apple and peach growers, it is that time of year again to order your pheromone traps for insect pest monitoring. These traps should be used through...

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Protect your customers and loved ones from Norovirus

March 27, 2025

Norovirus is the number one cause of foodborne disease outbreaks in the...

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From Dixon Springs Ag Center: High tunnel cover crop solarization

March 27, 2025

Vegetable transplants are growing well in the greenhouse and should be ready for planting within our high tunnels in the next 2 to 3 weeks. Peaches...

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News Releases

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June 20, 2023

McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...

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April 16, 2025

Farm Family Foods and Illinois Extension to Host Shiitake Log Inoculation Workshop
Did you know that the shiitake mushroom is the second most popular mushroom in the world?  In fact, shiitake mushroom production accounts for more than 25% of total global mushroom production annually. Although it is native to East Asian countries like China and Japan, they can also...

March 5, 2025

What about my trees? Master Gardeners tackle tree care and pruning
CHAMPAIGN, Ill – While gardeners often delight in tending to roses, zinnias, and bee balm, the trees in our yards deserve just as much attention. These majestic plants provide essential shade, structure, and privacy, yet they often go overlooked until problems arise. Understanding how to...

January 30, 2025

What to know about avian flu in wild birds, poultry, and pets in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. — The nationwide spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, HPAI, also known as avian or bird flu, has many in Illinois concerned about livestock, pets, wildlife, food safety, and public health.HPAI is an extremely contagious and frequently deadly respiratory disease for...

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