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• Licensed to kill garden pests
• Webinar Series - Keeping your Produce Safe

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Ellen Phillips
Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms
University of Illinois Extension
421 W Pines Rd, Ste 10
Oregon, IL 61061
Phone: 815-732-2191
FAX: 815-732-4007
ephillps@illinois.edu

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Additional Websites

• Agricultural Safety and Health
  The Agricultural Safety and Health program seeks to provide research-based information and resources that assist individuals and organizations in the understanding and prevention of injury and illness while working in and around Illinois agriculture.
• Illinois Livestock Trail
  Livestock related research from University of Illinois Extension animal systems specialists.
• MarketMaker
  An interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products, providing an important link between producers and consumers.
• Common Vegetable Problems
  Learn about common vegetable insect pests and diseases.
• Soil Testing
  Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
• Focus on Plant Problems
  Is disease affecting your plants and trees? Learn more at this website.
• Herb Gardening
  Guide to growing and using common herbs.
• Agroecology/Sustainable Agriculture Program (ASAP)
  ASAP facilitates and promotes research and education which protects Illinois' natural and human resources while sustaining agricultural production.
• Backyard Fruits
  Backyard Fruits gives the basics of growing fruit in the home garden.

Local Resources and Information

• Sustainable Equine
  Brochure for Oct. 28, 2011 composting workshop
  
  

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