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Cover crop conversations: Farmer-to-farmer insights across Illinois
In a virtual panel hosted by Illinois Extension, three farmers from across the state...
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Tara Heath attains Certified Crop Adviser certification
Tara Heath, commercial agriculture educator, has recently been certified by the American Society of Agronomy as a Certified Crop Adviser (CCA). To...
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Annie’s Project empowers local women in agriculture through education and networking
The landscape of American agriculture is evolving, and at its heart is a growing wave of women stepping into leadership roles on the farm. According...
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Counting kernels: A practical approach to yield estimation
As harvest approaches, many producers across Central Illinois are asking the same question: How’s the crop looking? Estimating corn and soybean...
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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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Cover Crop Conversations, Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Farmers from northwest, west central, and southern Illinois discuss how they use cover crops in their operations as part of this recorded presentation coordinated in part by the Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy. Hear how they have incorporated cover crops on their farms, lessons learned...

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Makala Bach

LFPA Family and Consumer Sciences Visiting Outreach Associate
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