University of Illinois Extension serving Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties

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Soil and Water Management Seminar
Register by February 13, 2012
Don't Worry, Be Savvy: Farm Savvy Risk Management
Register by February 13, 2012
2012 Russel Allen Garden Day
Register by March 2, 2012
Gardeners Day in Sangamon County-March 17
Register by March 9, 2012
Central Illinois Sustainable Farming Network 2nd Annual Meeting
Register by March 10, 2012
GAPs - Good Agricultural Practices for Safer Fresh Produce
Register by March 12, 2012
Orchids 101- Springfield
Register by March 23, 2012
Small Farms Local Foods Webinars
Register by March 29, 2012
Sustainable Lawn Care-Logan County
Register by April 9, 2012
Sustainable Lawn Care-Sangamon County
Register by April 13, 2012
Planning a Vegetable Garden-Logan County
Register by April 24, 2012
Planning a Vegetable Garden-Sangamon County
Register by April 27, 2012
Bug Invaders of the Foreign Kind-Logan County
Register by May 8, 2012
Bug Invaders of the Foreign Kind-Sangamon County
Register by May 11, 2012
A Gardening Calendar-Logan County
Register by May 22, 2012
A Gardening Calendar-Sangamon County
Register by May 25, 2012
Basil Delights Cookbook
Register by November 29, 2012

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Logan County 4-H Foundation Spaghetti Meal
February 12, 2012
Don't Worry, Be Savvy: Farm Savvy Risk Management - Managing Human Risk
February 13, 2012
Springfield (Sangamon County)
Small Farms Local Foods Webinar - Raising Sheep and Goats
February 14-16, 2012
Springfield (Sangamon County)
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In The Backyard Blog
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Kaleidoscope of Garden Facts
Extension Unit News
The Sangamon/Menard Extension News is your connection to monthly programs, activities and events happening in the Sangamon/Menard Unit.
Home Yard and Garden Pest
Provides timely information on insect, weed, and plant disease pests for landscapers, arborists, lawn care professionals, golf course personnel, and garden center operators.
Master Gardener Bulletin
News from the Sangamon/Menard Master Gardener Program.
Sangamon-Menard 4-H News
4-H updates in Sangamon and Menard counties.
The Bulletin
Weekly bulletins during the growing season, letting you know what problem pests to look for before they reach your field.

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University of Illinois Extension serving Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties

Main Office (Sangamon County)
700 S. Airport Drive
Springfield, IL 62707
Phone: 217-782-4617
FAX: 217-524-6662
Email:uie-lms@illinois.edu
Hours: Monday - Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

Branch Office (Logan County)
980 N. Postville Dr.
Lincoln, IL 62656
Phone: 217-732-8289
FAX: 217-735-5837
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

Branch Office (Menard County)
420 S. 7th St., PO Box 138
Petersburg, IL 62675
Phone: 217-632-7491
FAX: 217-632-2425
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (Closed 12 - 1 pm)

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University of Illinois Extension Brown Bag – Agriculture Webinar Series The U of I Extension is bringing you the opportunity to connect with U of I crop science researchers, Extension educators and the University of Illinois Plant Clinic over the noon hour to assist you in preparing for the upcoming growing season. Two webinars will be presented from Noon to 1:00 pm on February 29, and March 14. At the conclusion of each presentation, you will have the opportunity to ask questions. You are welcomed to bring a sack lunch with you to the presentation. The use of foliar fungicides in corn production systems across the Midwest has increased dramatically in the last few years. Foliar fungicides are being touted for their ability to increase yield sometimes without regard to foliar disease levels in the field. On February 29th Dr. Carl Bradley will be presenting results from foliar fungicide trials as well as the keys to making profitable fungicide applications to corn, based on disease risk and scouting observations. On March 14th, Dr. Fabian Fernandez will address micronutrients for crop production. This presentation will focus on what makes micronutrients essential and how knowing some of their functions in plants can serve to visually diagnose problems in the field. The presentation will also address where micronutrient deficiency or toxicity problems are most likely to occur. Finally, there will be information on the value of soil and plant tissue analysis as a diagnostic tool and how to properly interpret those analytical results to correct micronutrient deficiencies. You can attend these webinars at several locations across the state. Locally, the Logan/Menard/Sangamon Unit Office will be hosting a site at the Lincoln office located at 980 N. Postville Drive (adjacent to the Logan County Fairgrounds. You may also attend the webinar from your home or office. You will need to have a computer with high-speed Internet access and a way to listen to the presentation (headsets are best, but speakers will work). You must pre-register for the seminar to receive instructions and a link to attend. Attendance at these webinars is free of charge, but we ask that you preregister for the event at 217-782-4617. Plan to arrive a few minutes prior to noon, as the presentations will begin promptly. If you have questions about these webinars contact Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms at 217-782-4617 or cvnghgrn@illinois.edu.