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2012 USDA Census data

February 21, 2014

USDA released the preliminary 2012 Census of Agriculture results. Key findings include an increase in the value of agricultural products sold in the United States totaling $394.6 billion in 2012, up 33 percent ($97.4 billion) from 2007. The number of farms and land in farms were down slightly, but...

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Northern Illinois Strawberry Symposium March 5

February 21, 2014

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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Feb. 20 Organic Pest Management: Weeds

February 18, 2014

Webinars will be held from 1:00 - 2:30 pm on Thursdays and are free. To register, click https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?Registra

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Bi-State Horse Conference Feb. 22

February 15, 2014

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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Feb 13 Organic Pest Management: Disease webinar

February 11, 2014

Webinars will be held from 1:00 - 2:30 pm on Thursdays and are free. To register, click https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?Registra

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Who's Farming - check out the USDA 2012 Census

February 6, 2014

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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