Join University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty for this program focused on apple production. “Growing Great Apples” will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 4 at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N. Vine Street, Elizabeth, IL. There is no fee to attend this program, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged. To register or for more information please visit us online at go.illinois.edu/jsw or call the Extension Office at 815-858-2273.
Calling all apple lovers, seasoned backyard growers, and first-time planters! Looking to spruce up your apple knowledge this Fall? Join us for an engaging exploration of apple growing in Northern Illinois. Learn about the rich agricultural heritage of apple production and gain practical knowledge you can apply in your own growing space.
During Growing Great Apples, McCarty will discuss apple varieties suitable for Northern Illinois, seasonal management of common insects and diseases, and the fundamentals of establishing and maintaining fruit trees. You will leave with the knowledge to select appropriate varieties, develop seasonal management plans, make informed planting decisions, and successfully grow delicious apples in our area.
University of Illinois Extension develops educational programs, extends knowledge, and builds partnerships to support people, communities, and their environments as part of the state's land-grant institution. Extension serves as the leading public outreach effort for University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences in all 102 Illinois counties through a network of 27 multi-county units and over 700 staff statewide. Extension’s mission is responsive to eight strategic priorities — community, economy, environment, food and agriculture, health, partnerships, technology and discovery, and workforce excellence — that are served through six program areas — 4-H youth development, agriculture and agribusiness, community and economic development, family and consumer science, integrated health disparities, and natural resources, environment, and energy.