Upcoming programs
See the University of Illinois Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms Team’s website at: https://extension.illinois.edu/lfssf
- 2024 Southern Illinois Summer Twilight Series | 3rd Monday evening in May-August across southern Illinois. To register for any or all of these meetings, go to go.illinois.edu/twilightseries or contact Bronwyn Aly baly@illinois.edu or 618-695-2441 for more information.
- Sunnybrook Gardens on August 19, Carmi, IL vegetable production, processing and freezing of sweet corn and peaches, specialty equipment
- 2024 Pumpkin Field Day | Thursday, September 5 at Eckert’s Belleville Farm, Belleville, IL The program will begin at 10 am. There is no cost to attend, and lunch will be provided but registration is required by September 2 to receive lunch. Register online or contact Nathan Johanning njohann@illinois.edu or 618-939-3434 for more information.
- 2024 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day | Wednesday, September 11 at MEIGS Horticulture Research Farm 9101 S 100 E Lafayette, IN 47909 For more information on registration or sponsorship, visit https://www.thelandconnection.org/event/2024-mmwcfd/ or contact Sam Oschwald Tilton at 414-213-5337 or glacialdrift@protonmail.com
- 2025 From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference | January 29 through 31 at Bank of Springfield Center, Springfield, IL. Mark your calendars now and look for further details later this year!