U of I
Extension announces
2015 Small Farms Winter Webinar Series
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[March 18, 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.
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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
cvnghgrn@illinois.edu
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
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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 An archived
version of the webinars will be provided via email (the Monday after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] |