U of I Extension announces
2015 Small Farms Winter Webinar Series

[February 16, 2015]  The University of Illinois Extension will be presenting a weekly educational series for the small farm community, providing practical knowledge on emerging topics which advance local food production in Illinois.

This series of online programs is aimed at providing small farm producers with a look at how leading practices in production, management, and marketing enable operations to improve profitability and sustainability. Webinars will be held from 1:00 - 2:30 pm on Thursdays and are free. There is no charge to attend, although you must register online at https://web.extension
.illinois.edu/registration/?RegistrationID=10817

Each of the eleven programs will also be available for viewing at the University of Illinois Extension office located at 700 S. Airport Drive in Springfield, Ill. If you would like to attend at the Sangamon County office, please call 217-782-4617 or email [e-mail]

Choose any number of the following webinars to attend when you register.

Jan. 15 No-Till Culture for Peppers and Tomatoes
Jan. 22 Growing Hops for Market
Jan. 29 Potato Production
Feb . 5 Sweet Corn Production
Feb. 12 Perennial Crops for Small Farms
Feb. 19 Understanding Insecticides
Feb. 26 Blueberry Production
Mar. 5 Hydroponics
Mar. 12 Effective Farmers Market Displays
Mar. 19 Veggie Compass Record-Keeping Software
Mar. 26 Variety Selection & Rootstocks—Apple Orchards

The webinars can be accessed on-line from your personal computer. In case you cannot attend these dates, register anyway! An archived version of the webinars will be provided via email (the Monday after airing) for viewing at your convenience.

[Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant, University of Illinois Extension Educator]