It may be the dead of winter but there's a lot going on Central Illinois agriculture. Local Foods/Small Farms University of Illinois Extension Educator Doug Gucker talks about some 2017 law changes to worker protection standards and the FDA vet feed directive and upcoming events. Learn more about the new worker Protection Standard Rules in 2017 on Doug's "Acres of Knowledge" blog: bit.ly/2j1y1yU. Yuu can find the WPS reference guide mentioned in this podcast here: bit.ly/2crCg67. January 14 4-H Cattle Clinic in Blue Mound details: bit.ly/2igeTvk. Call 217.622.4466 to register The small farms Winter Webinar series starts January 19. Topics include Stawberry Plasticulture, Food Safety, Beekeeping and more. Find a full listing and registration details here: bit.ly/2gJ5DE9 Follow Doug on Twitter @soilwaterdoug or find more local food systems and small farms news and programs at facebook.com/UIExtenDMPLocalFoodSmallFarms.