Illinois MarketMaker An interactive mapping system that locates businesses and markets of agricultural products in Illinois, providing an important link between producers and consumers.
60 Ways Farmers Can Protect Surface Water This site contains a wealth of ideas on how to protect the quality of our lakes and streams without sacrificing production.
Certified Livestock Manager Training The site gives information about commercial haulers, state and federal rules, manure share program, and the Illinois Manure Management Plan.
Agricultural Safety and Health The Agricultural Safety and Health program seeks to provide research-based information and resources that assist individuals and organizations in the understanding and prevention of injury and illness while working in and around Illinois agriculture.
Variety Testing Program The University of Illinois Variety Testing program conducts annual crop performance tests to provide farmers, Extension personnel, and private seed companies with agronomic information on hybrids and varieties of the major Illinois field crops.
New Agriculture Network The number of farmers interested in sustainable and organic practices has been steadily growing. University of Illinois is part of a three-state effort with Michigan State University and Purdue University to pool their expertise on agroecology and organic practices at one readily accessible web site. The information is further enhanced through a partnership with experienced organic growers in the three states. You can read the articles and reports from the growers and university personnel at the New Agriculture Network.
Illinois Pesticide Review
The Illinois Pesticide Review provides concise information on legislation, regulations, and other developments directly impacting pesticide use in Illinois.
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Joseph Schwamberger
County Extension Director
Lee County Unit
280 W Wasson Rd
Amboy, IL 61310
Phone: 815-857-3525
FAX: 815-857-3527 schwambe@illinois.edu