WATERLOO, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension is excited to be the host for the third of four twilight meetings at the Baebler Education Farms in Waterloo on Monday, July 12, 2021, starting at 6 p.m. University of Illinois Extension Educators Bronwyn Aly, Katie Bell, and Nathan Johanning have been partnering with area farms over the past seven years to provide evening “twilight meetings” to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming enterprises across southern Illinois.
Throughout the evening, local educators will discuss cover crop research conducted at the educational farm on tomato and pepper production in bareground, plasticulture, and no-till production systems. They will also share information on management and equipment needs to plant and transplant in a cover crop/no-till system. There will be some demonstration plots on no-till direct-seeding with green beans and sweet corn. Equipment will be on display as a part of the discussion including a cover crop roller/crimper, no-till transplanter and a no-till planter. There are many opportunities to benefit from cover crops no matter the production system! Anyone involved or interested in local food production or learning more about farming in our region is encouraged and invited to attend.
DATE: Monday, July 12, 2021
TIME: 6 p.m.
LOCATION: Baebler Educational Farm, 4022 JJ Rd., Waterloo, IL 62298
DIRECTIONS:
From the north- Take IL 3 south to Waterloo and turn west (right) on IL 156/Park St. At the roundabout shortly after, take the second turn heading south on Lakeview Dr./Maeystown Rd. towards Maeystown. In about three miles, turn left on JJ Rd. The farm will be on the right in about 0.6 miles.
From the south- Take IL 3 north and turn left onto Old IL 3, 0.5 mi north of Kaskaskia Rd. In 0.2 miles, turn left on J Rd. and go 2.2 miles, and the farm will be on the left.
There is no cost to attend this in-person program, but pre-registration is required. In accordance with CDC guidelines, those that are not yet fully vaccinated are encouraged to continue wearing face masks at public events. To register online for this meeting, visit go.illinois.edu/2021TwilightSeries. To register by phone, call 618-695-2441.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact Bronwyn Aly at baly@illinois.edu. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time to meet your needs. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment.
For more information, please contact:
Bronwyn Aly – 618-695-2441, baly@illinois.edu
Nathan Johanning – 618-939-3434, njohann@illinois.edu
Katie Bell – 618-687-1727, klbell@illinois.edu
SOURCE: Nathan Johanning, Commercial Agriculture Educator, University of Illinois Extension, njohann@illinois.edu, 618-939-3434
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