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Northern Illinois Strawberry Symposium March 5

Northern Illinois Strawberry Symposium will be held on Wednesday, March 5, 2014 at Dining on the Green, 349 Main Street Park Forest, IL 60466, from 8 am – 5 pm. Topics to be covered include: diseases, insects and weeds affecting strawberries; managing fertility; growing strawberries vertically and...
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Bi-State Horse Conference Feb. 22

Bi-State Horse Conference Date and Time: February 22, 20148:30 AM - 3:00 PM   Location: Kenosha County Center19600 75th Street , WI 53104Bristol, WI 53104   Horse owners and enthusiasts are invited to the Bi-State Horse Conference which will be offered on...
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Who's Farming - check out the USDA 2012 Census

The 2012 Census showed principal farm operators are becoming older and more diverse; following the trend of pervious censuses. In 2012, the average age of a principal farm operator was 58.3 years, up 1.2 years since 2007, and continuing a 30-year trend of steady increase. The Census also accounted...
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