University of Illinois Extension serving Logan, Menard and Sangamon Counties

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• Fruit and Vegetable Weekly Crop Update Blog
  Timely vegetable and fruit crop info for local producers.
• Local Food/Small Farms Newsletter
  Learn more about upcoming programs and meetings of interest to farmers as well as those interested in local food systems and small farm issues.
• The Bulletin
  Weekly bulletins during the growing season, letting you know what problem pests to look for before they reach your field.

News Releases

• Good Agricultural Practices Webinar Series offered
• Farm tour to feature showcase of specialty crops equipment June 8
• LLCC Green Center high tunnel build workshop - May 29-30
• Getting Started with Treatment-Free Beekeeping May 18
• Central Illinois Sustainable Farming Network workshops in 2013

Contact Us

Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant
Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms
University of Illinois Extension
700 S. Airport Drive
Springfield, IL 62707
Phone: 217-782-4617
FAX: 217-524-6662
cvnghgrn@illinois.edu

Featured Websites

Additional Websites

• University of Illinois Plant Clinic
  Let us help with your plant problems. We do plant and insect identification, diagnosis of disease, insect, weed and chemical injury (chemical injury on field crops only), nematode assays, and help with nutrient related problems, as well as recommendations involving these diagnoses.
• eXtension
  eXtension is an interactive learning environment delivering the best, most researched knowledge from the smartest land-grant university minds across America.
• Illinois Agritourism
  This site includes examples of Illinois Agritourism, information on business development, resources, and upcoming events.
• Soil Testing
  Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.

Local Resources and Information

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• Beginning Farmer Resources
• Don't Worry, Be Savvy: Farm Savvy Risk Management Webinar Series
  This four-part webinar series provides a comprehensive look at methods of evaluating, managing and reducing risk on small farms. Through these webinars, small farmers will be able to ensure their success by identifying, assessing, and addressing the risks that threaten their farms. Co-sponsored by the Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation and the University of Illinois Extension.
• General
• Local Foods
• Small Farm Webinar Series

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