University of Illinois Extension

Some of the educational programs we have provided include: Insect, Weed & Disease Management; Certified Crop Advisor Courses; Pesticide Applicator Training Clinics; Farm Conservation; North-Central Illinois Tillage Seminar; Forage Expo; Grant Writing Workshop and much more.

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
	From the Fields Weekly ag news updates.
	Ag Advice Bimonthly column appearing in the Macomb Journal, providing advice on current agricultural and horticultural issues.
Conservation Connections Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
Illinois Pesticide Review The Illinois Pesticide Review provides concise information on legislation, regulations, and other developments directly impacting pesticide use in Illinois.
Pest Management and Crop Development Bulletin Weekly bulletins during the growing season, letting you know what problem pests to look for before they reach your field.

Upcoming Events

Learn-from-Home Class-"Developing A Farm Business Plan"
September 11 - December 15, 2009

Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference - December 8
Stockton, Illinois (Jo daviess County)
December 8, 2009

Pesticide Safety Education Program TRAINING & TESTING
Galva, Illinois (Henry County)
January 7, 2010

Full event calendar >>

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Sherry Hockings
Educational Program Coordinator
Bureau County Unit
Becker Professional Suites
850 Thompson St
Princeton, IL 61356
Phone: 815-875-2878
FAX: 815-875-2870
sahockin@illinois.edu

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