News and Announcements
Additional events
- From Food To Flowers: Everything Local | Save the date! January 17-19, 2024 Crowne Plaza, Springfield, IL. Look for more details in future issues.
- 2024 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School | Save the date! February 6, 2024 at Knights of Columbus Hall, Hardin, IL. Look for more information in future issues.
- 2024 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School | Save the date! February 7, 2024 at DoubleTree, Mt. Vernon, IL. Look for more information in future issues.
- 2024 Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference | Save the date! Monday, February 19, 2024 at NIU Rockford, IL. More information to come.
Register for the 2024 Annie’s Project classes
Annie's Project is a national training program designed to empower women in agriculture through education, networks, and resources. The program brings women together to learn from experts in production, financial management, human resources, marketing, and the legal field. We cover many topics dedicated to strengthening women's roles in modern farm and ranch enterprises, including business plans, crop insurance, diversifying farm operations, estate planning, farm appraisal, and much more.
This year Annie’s Project celebrated its 20th anniversary since the first class was held in Illinois. Upcoming classes will be offered in the spring of 2024. Current offerings:
- January 9 through February 13 at John Wood Community College in Mt. Sterling (Tuesdays from 5 to 8 p.m.)
- February 29 through April 4 at the Edwards County Farm Bureau office in Albion (Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
More details along with registration links will be provided in the coming months. Please reach out to Annie’s Project State Coordinator Katie Bell with further questions.
Congratulations on the new arrival!
Help us congratulate Nathan Johanning and family on the arrival of their beautiful baby girl, Holly. The family welcomed her on October 2, blessing them with 6 lbs. 3oz. and 19 inches of pure joy. Both mom and baby are doing great! I hear big brother and big sisters are being quite helpful and showering their little sister with love.