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Available and ready to help
I first want to thank all the growers that have reached out to share their support on my new role as Extension Specialist for specialty crops. ...
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Fall orchard management: The work that shapes next year's crop
Yes, it’s August. Yes, you are not in peak harvest. Yet, you may already be thinking about next year. While you are understandably focused on yield,...
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No apple crop in 2026? Focus on finishing the season strong
As I've talked with apple growers across northern Illinois this June and July, I've heard many variations of the same question:"The crop is gone...
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From Dixon Springs Ag Center: What a difference a month can make!
What a difference a month can make!In last month’s DSAC update, it was noted that crops were performing well and not showing any signs of heat stress...
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McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023
McHenry County Farm Stroll 2023 Offers Tours of 11 Family-Owned Small Farms and McHenry County College Student Farm Woodstock, Ill. – Come out for an autumn day in the country! On Sunday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., McHenry County will host its annual Farm Stroll, a free self-...
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From Farm to Community: The Impact of IL-EATS.

Through IL-EATS, Illinois farmers and food access partners came together to strengthen local food systems while feeding their communities. This video shares their experiences and highlights how the program expanded markets, increased access to fresh, local food, and built a more resilient supply...
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