U of I Extension offers a wide range of classes, workshops, seminars and teleconferences featuring the latest research on important topics to the family and commercial farmer.
Certified Livestock Manager Training The site gives information about commercial haulers, state and federal rules, manure share program, and the Illinois Manure Management Plan.
farmdoc A very useful center that will help you better manage and operate your farm operation.
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.
Take Action on Radon Radon is an invisible, odorless, tasteless radioactive gas that is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States.
Soybean Rust (Illinois) The latest University of Illinois information on soybean rust in Illinois.
Soil Testing Need to test your soil? Here's what you need to know.
Local Programs
Agricultural Literacy
Why teach about agriculture? Agriculture is relevant to the lives of your students. Regardless of whether they live in a city, town, or in the country, farming and the agricultural industry provide their food, clothing and many everyday products.
Agriculture fits every subject area. Agricultural concepts can enhance your curriculum in language arts, math, science, social studies, and more.
An understanding of Agriculture can prepare your students for a fulfilling career. One of every six working people in the U.S. is employed within the ag industry.
General
The Multiple Species Grazing Conference will highlight the addition of meat goats or sheep, cattle or horse grazing operations in Illinois for a more sustainable pasture system with more profit potential per acre. The program will focus on the advantages and risks of mixing pastured livestock species. The program schedule will run from 9-3 at each location with registration beginning at 9:00 AM. Registration fee: $30 per person; second person from farm $20; late registration $35/25 per person. Register online at http://www.extension.uiuc.edu/macombcenter
Ag Quarterly
News for Southern Illinois farm families.
Illinois Pesticide Review
Discusses the safe and effective use of pesticides and concise information on legislation, regulations, and other developments directly impacting pesticide use in Illinois.
For more information about these programs, please contact:
Stephanie Crandall
Unit Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources
Rock Island County Unit
4550 Kennedy Drive
Suite 3
East Moline, IL 61244
Phone: 309-796-0512
FAX: 309-796-0673 scrandal@uiuc.edu
