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Events

  1. Annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop - 2023

    - Dixon Springs Agricultural Center, Simpson, IL Event Registration
    Forestry
    Natural Resources

  1. 2023 Southern IL Fruit & Vegetable School

    - Mount Vernon Hotel and Event Center Register
    Commercial Agriculture

  1. 2023 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School

    - Knights of Columbus Hall Register after January 4
    Horticulture
    Commercial Agriculture

  1. Basics of Home Composting | Four Seasons Gardening

    - Online Register
    Energy & Environment
    Natural Resources
    Horticulture

  1. 2023 Gateway Green Conference

    - Gateway Convention Center Register
    Horticulture
    Commercial Agriculture
News
Local News Releases
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Soil forecasting project seeks survey input for app development
Aerial applications going full speed ahead this season
Cook County grows horticulture team with new bilingual educator
New U of I farm apprenticeship turns out veggies and well-equipped farmers
Community gardens fight food insecurity close to home
West Central Illinois invests in future of farming with new agricultural center
New translation specialist improves Extension’s outreach to multilingual communities
New Watershed Outreach Associate aims for clear waters through community engagement
More than 80 pumpkin varieties to be featured at Field Day
Avoid injury, fines, power outages by calling 811 before digging