Upcoming programs
See the University of Illinois Extension Local Food Systems and Small Farms Team’s website at extension.illinois.edu/lfssf.
- 2024 Pumpkin Field Day | Thursday, Sept. 5, at Eckert’s Belleville Farm, Belleville, IL The program will begin at 10 a.m. There is no cost to attend, and lunch will be provided. Registration is required by Sept. 2 to receive lunch. Register online or contact Nathan Johanning at njohann@illinois.edu or 618-939-3434 for more information.
- 2024 Midwest Mechanical Weed Control Field Day | Wednesday, Sept. 11 at MEIGS Horticulture Research Farm 9101 S. 100 E. Lafayette, IN 47909. For more information on registration or sponsorship, visit thelandconnection.org/event/2024-mmwcfd/ or contact Sam Oschwald Tilton at 414-213-5337, glacialdrift@protonmail.com.
- 2025 From Food to Flowers: Everything Local Conference | Jan. 29 through 31 at Bank of Springfield Center, Springfield, IL. Mark your calendars now and look for further details later this year.