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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)

News Release

Yielding Success in Social Media

January 30, 2012

Are you using social media to its fullest marketing potential as a producer? We all know that a social media presence today is a must. However, the "social media-sphere" is constantly changing, and in order for it to be effective, it must be used strategically. Learn the latest trends in social media and see how producers like you are using it to optimize their operations. Understand how to take advantage of the various marketing tools that social media sites have to offer - whether it is to meet the bottom line and increase sales, connect with consumers, or to even learn from other producers. Let us help you navigate your way through the Twitter terminology and blogging basics to help you decide which social media strategy is best for you.

As part of the Central Illinois Farm Beginnings program this year, Dr. Katie Abrams (University of Illinois, Interim Director & Visiting Assistant Professor Agricultural Communications) is presenting a workshop on how to develop a social media marketing strategy from 2:00-3:30 pm. Her presentation is a preview to a collaborative effort between several universities to create social media marketing workshops that meet the needs of farmers.

All farmers are welcome and there is no cost to attend, but you must RSVP by Wednesday, February 15th. Space is limited. For more information and to register contact, Micah Bornstein, Farmer Programs Coordinator, The Land Connection at micah@thelandconnection.org

Location: U of I Extension, McLean County Office, 402 N Hershey Rd., Bloomington, IL


Local Contact: Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, Extension Educator, Local Food Systems and Small Farms, cvnghgrn@illinois.edu