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			 The theme for this year is "Our Food Future - Building the Soil, 
			Building the System." The tour will include a visit to the 
			University of Illinois Research Plot on the farm. 
 The program for the day will include the topics: Diversity and Value 
			adding on the farm; Scaling up to meet demand, and funding 
			infrastructure.
 
 The hours for the annual field day will be 9 a.m. to Noon, with an 
			optional lunch. To enjoy the lunch RSVP should be made to The Land 
			Connection at 217-840-2128.
 
 The entire event will take place at the field tour location, 
			one-half mile west of the farmstead. The farm is located at 2047 
			2100 Street, rural Atlanta. From Atlanta, turn at the Central 
			Illinois Ag Farm Equipment dealership, go past the cemetery and 
			through the intersection. Follow signs.
 
 [Dave Bishop]
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