University of Illinois Extension

Macon County is the major hub of agricultural processing in Illinois. Macon County area farmers generate over $150 million from corn sales and $143 million from soybeans sales annually. Macon County also has the world's largest processor of corn and soybean products in the Midwest.

To support farmers and agricultural businesses, extension staff delivers educational programs in the following areas:

Grain marketing
Farm leasing
Computer training
Pesticide applicator training
Small farm planning
Seed research plots
Training on farm financial analysis
Crop and plant diseases
Land use and natural resources

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
Stu's News Read about current topics of interest to Central Illinois agriculture.
Access Extension Macon County Extension Unit Newsletter
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

Bred Heifer Sale
Salem, Illinois (Marion County)
December 4, 2009

Private Pesticide Education Program and Testing
Lincoln, Illinois (Logan County)
December 15, 2009

Pesticide Safety Education Program
Shelbyville, Illinois (Shelby County)
January 13, 2010

Full event calendar >>

For more information about these programs, please contact:

Paul Mariman
Unit Educator, Farm Business Management and Marketing
Macon County Unit
3351 N. President Howard Brown Blvd.
Decatur, IL 62521
Phone: 217-877-6042 x232
FAX: 217-877-4564
pmariman@illinois.edu

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