University of Illinois Extension

Events (5)

Vining Through Pumpkin Production | Small Farms Winter Webinar

Noon CT

Thu, 02/03/2022 - 12:00

Online

pumpkin small farms

Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School

8 AM - 3:15 PM

Tue, 02/08/2022 - 12:00

Knights of Columbus Hall, three miles south of Hardin

fruit

2022 Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference (McHenry)

9 AM - 12:30 PM

Mon, 02/14/2022 - 12:00

McHenry County College, 8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, Illinois 60012

Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference

High Tunnel Winter Greens Research from Dixon Springs | Small Farms Winter Webinar

Noon CT

Thu, 02/24/2022 - 12:00

Online

high tunnel vegetable growing

2022 McHenry County Farm Stroll

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Sun, 09/25/2022 - 12:00

McHenry County

Blog Posts (6)

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 (16)

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 (4)

Sara Farley

Sarah Farley

Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms

Duane Friend

Duane Friend

Energy and Environmental Stewardship Educator

Doug Gucker staff photo

Douglas B. Gucker

Local Food Systems and Small Farms Educator

Dena Hyde

Dena Hyde

Agriculture Program Coordinator