Programs in community and economic development address critical needs across the state to maintain and strengthen communities.
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Local Food Systems
A local food system (LFS) is more than farmers markets or roadside produce stands. A LFS is a network of producers, processors, retailers, and consumers that work together in a specific geographic area to produce, distribute, and consume locally grown and processed foods.
Sustainable Living
This program provides research-based information to help individuals make intelligent consumer decisions; and educational tools for those interested in resource conservation.
Tech Fest
Galesburg, Illinois
(Knox County)
November 7, 2008
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Carrie McKillip
Extension Unit Educator, Community and Economic Development
Knox County Unit
180 S Soangetaha Rd, Ste 108
Galesburg, IL 61401-5595
Phone: 309-342-5108 x128
FAX: 309-342-1768 mckillip@illinois.edu