University of Illinois Extension

Events (3)

Annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop - 2023

Sat, 02/04/2023 - 12:00

Dixon Springs Agricultural Center, Simpson, IL

A bottle of maple syrup in front of a maple forest

Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference

Mon, 02/06/2023 - 12:00

NIU-Rockford

Getting Started with Grazing | Livestock Production and Principles for Beginners Webinar Series

Thu, 02/23/2023 - 12:00

Blog Posts (9)

Picking the right tree for your windbreak

a stand of trees forming a windbreak

Preventing Avian Flu in Your Small Flock

Protect Your Small Flock from Avian Flu

Cut flower grower builds community with his 'more than one person' approach

Homework, teamwork, and passion power the 'real food for real people' operation of one Central Illinois farmer

Jeremy Zobrist overseeing the field pumpkin harvest with specially made equipment - Photo Credit: Sarah Zobrist

Three types of investment set up a beginning urban farmer for success

Kevin Lindley in one of his high tunnels

How to care for backyard chickens in winter

Feedback on COVID-19 Impacts Requested from Farmers and Agribusiness

female farmer standing in agricultural field talking on cell phone

How to Prune Fruit Trees and Maximize your Home Orchard

Clipper cutting tree branch in winter

Farm Life is Uncontrollable, Know the Warning Signs of Stress

Worried looking middle-aged caucasian male in front of tractor with hay bales

News Releases (20)

Getting Started with Swine

Young farmers seek solutions to entry barriers

Farm women are decision makers – Annie’s Project prepares them well

The University of Illinois Extension and Purdue University Extension present Bi-State Small Agriculture Virtual Conference

Make a big difference on small farms with winter workshops

Be part of the future of farming, take the Illinois agriculture needs survey

Make way for farmers on rural roads during fall harvest

Farm Stroll 2021 Offers Tours of 12 Small Family-Owned Farms

Stay safe on the farm this planting season

Dream big with expert updates for northern fruit, vegetable farmers

Southern Illinois growers rely on Extension's sound production advice

Illinois Extension grows local foods team with new educator in Central Illinois

Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operation

Healthy Meals in the Field for Farm Families

Take time for electrical safety during fall harvest

Farmdoc expands field crop resources with launch of new website

Farm Update - Cover Crops Sept. 24 at noon

Small Farmers Invited to Free Extension Webinars

Stay aware, safely share rural roads during fall harvest

Produce Safety Alliance - Grower Training Course

Staff (3)

Sarah Farley

Sarah Farley

Local Food Systems and Small Farms Extension Educator

Duane Friend

Duane Friend

State Master Naturalist and Climate Change Specialist

Doug Gucker staff photo

Douglas B. Gucker

Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator