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Agriculture & Natural Resources
Agriculture and natural resource programs focus on unbiased, research-based information and state-of-the art agricultural technology.

Farm Leases

Cash rent leases http://www.farmdoc.uiuc.edu/legal/Farmdoc_Form_CL01_0912.pdf and Crop Share leases http://www.farmdoc.uiuc.edu/legal/Farmdoc_Form_CSL01_0911.pdf are available through these links to Farmdoc.uiuc.edu

Questions? Contact Aimee Chandler, Ag Program Coordinator at alchandl@uiuc.edu

NEW! Machinery Cost Estimates

New Machinery Cost Estimates are available on the FarmDoc website:

http://www.farmdoc.uiuc.edu/manage/index.asp#costs

Questions? Contact Aimee Chandler, Ag Program Coordinator at alchandl@uiuc.edu

Featured Websites
Agricultural Safety and Health farmdoc Living with Wildlife in Illinois Integrated Pest Management Pesticide Safety Education Program Variety Testing Program
Additional Websites
  • Soybean Rust (Illinois)
    The latest University of Illinois information on soybean rust in Illinois.
  • Certified Livestock Manager Training
    The site gives information about commercial haulers, state and federal rules, manure share program, and the Illinois Manure Management Plan.
  • Soil Testing
    Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
  • Illinois Agritourism
    This site includes examples of Illinois Agritourism, information on business development, resources, and upcoming events.
  • Illinois Livestock Trail
    Livestock related research from University of Illinois Extension animal systems specialists.
  • Illinois MarketMaker
    An interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Illinois, providing an important link between producers and consumers.
  • 57 Ways to Protect Your Home Environment
    Describes a variety of practical steps you can take to protect your health, your family's health, and our environment.
  • EZregs
    Making sense of Illinois Agricultural and Horticultural regulations.
  • Illinois Small Farms
    Information about upcoming events and resources relating to small farms and sustainable agriculture.
Local Programs
Ford-Iroquois Agritourism Network

Ford-Iroquois Agritourism Network
It is important to promote all of the "treasures" that local residents often take for granted (or have never visited) and extend the "welcome mat" that will encourage first time and return visitors to this area.

Additional Resources

Our other program areas....

Online Forms & Surveys

Ag Literacy Survey

AITC Usage

News & Updates
Extension Update on Ford-Iroquois Agriculture
Ag news from Ford-Iroquois Extension.

Ag Literacy Lines Blog
A blog featuring fun information on agriculture for youth and adults.

News Releases

Ford-Iroquois Extension Line
News from Ford-Iroquois Extension.
Conservation Connections
Conservation best practices, natural resource decision-making , current research in the field and bridging research with local practice.
The Farm Gate
Where farm decision-makers start their day.
Podcasts

Commodity Week

Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

DairyNet Podcast

News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
Upcoming Events

Farmland Leasing Class
September 16 - October 28, 2008

Lady Landowners Program
Onarga, Illinois (Iroquois County)
October 22, 2008

Ford-Iroquois Ag Breakfast
Onarga, Illinois (Iroquois County)
November 4, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Aimee Chandler
Ag Program Coordinator
Ford/Iroquois Unit
912 W Seminary Ave
P.O. Box 163
Onarga, IL 60955-0163
Phone: 815-268-4051
FAX: 815-268-4058
alchandl@illinois.edu

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