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Agriculture & Natural Resources
Featured Websites
farmdoc Illinois Livestock Trail Integrated Pest Management Pesticide Safety Education Program Variety Testing Program
Additional Websites
  • MarketMaker
    An interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products, providing an important link between producers and consumers.
  • Soybean Rust (Illinois)
    The latest University of Illinois information on soybean rust in Illinois.
  • Illinois IDEA
    IDEA - Initiative for the Development of Entrepreneurs in Agriculture - conducts research, develops educational products, and provides services that encourage farmers to incorporate entrepreneurial strategies which direct their marketing efforts to meeting consumer demand.
  • Agroecology/Sustainable Agriculture Program (ASAP)
    ASAP facilitates and promotes research and education which protects Illinois' natural and human resources while sustaining agricultural production.
  • Environmental Stewardship
    Learn how to be a better steward of our natural resources.
  • 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.
  • Soil Testing
    Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
Additional Resources

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
Agriculture News
Ag News for Franklin County Farmers

Ag Quarterly
News for Southern Illinois farm families.
Illinois Fruit and Vegetable News
A newsletter on the production of fruit and vegetable crops 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

Ewing Field Day
September 11, 2008

Multiple Species Grazing Conference
Lincoln, Illinois (Logan County)
September 13, 2008

Farmland Leasing Class
September 16 - October 28, 2008

Full event calendar >>

Photo Galleries
Computer Help for Farmers
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Marc Lamczyk
Program Coordinator, Agriculture
Franklin County Unit
1212 Route 14 West
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: 618-439-3178
FAX: 618-439-2953
lamczyk@illinois.edu

Joy Richey
County Extension Director
Franklin County Unit
1212 Route 14 West
Benton, IL 62812
Phone: 618-439-3178
FAX: 618-439-2953
jarichey@illinois.edu

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