University of Illinois Extension

Illinois Small Farms

NCR SARE Farmer RancherRecipients in Illinois from 1992-2009

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Animal Production: Apiculture

Hive Management
Increasing the production and use of disease and mite resistant queens adapted to northern conditions (FNC 08-705)
Stu Jacobson, 6201 New City Road, Rochester, IL 62563, (217) 498-7223
Hive Management
Northern Production of Disease and Mite Resistant Queen Honey Bees (FNC 06-641)
Stu Jacobson, 6201 New City Road, Rochester, IL 62563, (217) 498-7223

Animal Production: Aquaculture

Freshwater Fish
Growing Fish and Plants in a Aquaponic System (FNC 04-533)
Lori Bahre, 9735 Branch Road, Oakdale 62268
North Central Region Paddlefish Polyculture (FNC 01-338)
Scott and Kami Miller, 15654 N. 1650th Street, Chrisman 61924, (217) 465-5486
Production of Black Bass in Southern Illinois Coal Mine Lakes (FNC 01-385)
Pam Wilkey, 955 Vermont Road, Carterville 62918, (618) 985-3933
Trout and Walleye Production in Freshwater Springs (FNC 98-235)
Michael Rahe, 1630 South Hardin, Jacksonville 62650, (217) 243-9508
Freshwater Prawns
Reinventing the Family Farm (FNC 03- 446)
Brenda Lyons, 573 Red Stripe Road, Sandoval 62801, (618)247-8477,
Three Little Fishes (FNC 04-520)
Brenda Lyons, 573 Red Stripe Road, Sandoval 62801, (618)247-8477,
Alternative Agriculture in Southern Illinois (FNC 01-382)
Robert Boyd, 1855 Kratsinger Hollow Road, Cobden 62920, (618) 833-6409
Integrated System
Raising Talapia Fish in Tanks Along with Plants and Vegetables in Beds (FNC 03-441)
Irene Seals, 2729-A-S-13810 E Rd, St Anne 60964, (815) 944-8000

Animal Production: Beef Cattle and Bison

Grazing Systems
Establishment of Native Warm Season and Cool Season Grasses on Highly Erodible Land (FNC 92-022)
Michael and Debi Herren, R.R. 1 Box 77, Kampsville 62053, (618) 653-4254
Incorporating Rotational Grazing in the Crop Rotation (FNC 00-309)
Raymond Meismer, 1443 Pleasantview Rd., Washburn 61570, (309) 248-7255
Year-Round Management Intensive Grazing (FNC02-409)
Jason Smith, 712 Rt 108, Greenfield 62044, (217) 368-3026

Animal Production: Poultry

Free Range/Pastured
Free Range/Pastured Poultry Comparison Demonstration with an Organic Feed Component(FNC98-005)
John and Ida Thurman, P.O. Box 392, Hopkins Park, IL 60944, (815) 944-9914

Crop Production:Agroforestry

Woodlot Management
Sugar Maple Control and Hardwood Restoration in Central Illinois Woodland (FNC 98-231)
Kevin Green, 17938 N. 680 E. Road, Fithian 61844, (217) 354-4030

Crop Production: Field Crops

Cover Crops
No-Tilling Hairy Vetch Into Crop Stubble and CRP Acres (FNC 93-028)
Walt Townsend, R.R. 1 Box 77, Geff, IL 62842, (618) 897-2560
Cover Crop Management in the Upper Midwest (FNC 95-117)
Kim Burkhart, 3597 W.Lightsville Road, Leaf River, IL 61047, (815) 757-7260
Long-Term Benefits of Cover Crops and Crop Rotations (FNC 97-196)
Ralph Upton Jr., RR 1, Springerton 62887
Crop Rotation
Strip Cropping in a Four Crop Rotation (FNC 94-063)
Larry Kennel, R.R. 1, Low Point 61545
Implementing Sustainable and Organic Practices Using Rotary Tillage and No-Till Equipment to Farm in 30 ft. Strips that will Meet ASCS Erosion Mandates (FNC 95-99)
Larry Kennel, R.R. 1, Low Point 61545
Re-Introduction of Flax as a Viable Economic and Rotational Crop in an Organic System (FNC 99-249)
Joel Rissman, 9497 W. Lightsville Road, Leaf River 61047-9617, IL (815) 938-3042
Re-Introduction of Flax as a Viable Economic and Rotational Crop in an Organic System (Phase II) (FNC 01-375)
Joel Rissman, 9497 W. Lightsville Road, Leaf River 61047-9617, (815) 938-3042
Fertilizer Management
Use of Worm Casting Extract in Ag Production (FNC 04 – 536)
Don Spiker, 12877 N 600th St., Wheeler 62479, (217) 683-2336
Weed Management
Roller-Crimper Construction and No-Till Organic Weed Control Trials (FNC 08-715)
Jackie de Batista, Irish Grove Farms, Inc, 9027 Best Road, Pecatonica, IL 61063, (815) 239-1325

Crop Production: Fruit Crops

Variety Evaluation
Breeding Better Apple Varieties for the Midwest (FNC 99-270)
Jim Eckert, 901S Greenmount Rd., Bellville 62220 (618) 233-0513
Expansion of Grape Production (FNC 98-237)
Marchell Baehr, Rolling Hills Vineyard, P.O. Box 127, New Salem 62357 (217) 285-2215

Crop Production: Vegetable Crops

Cultural Practices
Integrated Cultural Production Methods for Maximum Okra Seed Yields (FNC04-540)
Michael Vincent, 18133 259th Ave., Hull 62343 (217) 432-5440
Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus] an Oilseed for Stressful Conditions of the Midwest (FNC06-)
Michael Vincent, 18133 259th Ave., Hull 62343 (217) 432-5440
Equipment/Tillage
Water Conservation and Grey Water Recycling at Three Rivers Community Farm (FNC06-606)
Amy Cloud, 15 LaSalle Street, Elsah 62028
Integrated Systems
Resource Center City Farm (FNC 04-518)
Kristine Greiber, 222 E 135th Place, Chicago 60627
Variety Evaluation
Okra Test Trial of 16 Varieties in an Organic Farming Operation (FNC 489-03)
Jon Klingenberg, 13138 Witt Ave, Butler 62015, (217)594-7356
Conducting a Variety Trial to Find the Best Marketable Organic Tomato Product (FNC 04-524)
Louis Reuschel, PO Box 204, Golden 62339, (217)696-2493

Disease/Pest Management: Vegetable Crops

Cultural Control
Determination of Economically Optimal Organic Control of Onion Maggot in Allium Crops (FNC 04-497)
Lisa Haynes, 480 CR 2500 N, Mahomet 61853, (217) 586-5632

Economics/Marketing: Animal Products

Direct Marketing
Linking Downstate Illinois Small-Scale Goat and Sheep Producers (FNC 98-245)
Les and Penny Gioja, 1689 CR 400E, Champaign 61821, (217)863-2758
Bring the Retail Dollar Home – Increasing profitability of small scale meat production through direct marketing. (FNC 06-611)
Beth Osmund, 1985 N. 3609th Road, Ottawa 61350, (815)431-9544

Education: Training

Mentoring
Future Farming Families (FNC 02-428)
Ida Thurman, P.O. Box 392, Hopkins Park 60944, (815)944-9914, NubnAg@Hotmail.com
Student Producers of the Future (FNC 03-457)
Louis Reuschel, P.O. Box 204, Golden 62339, (217)696-2493
To Be Able to Introduce Healthy & Economical Agriculture to a New and Lost Generation. (FNC 06-632)
Reginald A. Stewart & Brenda K. Stewart, 14317 E 2000 S Rd, Momence 60954, (815) 944-9234; (708) 271-7035

Economics/Marketing: Goats, Poultry, Vegetables

Direct Marketing
Establishment of an Organic, Sustainable Small-Scale Farm Producing Livestock (Goats/Chickens) and Vegetables for Niche Markets in Chicago(FNC 07-685)
Godwin Akpan, 1809 W. 51st St., Chicago, IL 60609, (773) 776-7349

Economics/Marketing: Grain Crops

Market Study
Marketing of Small Amounts of Organic Grains Through Alternative Broiler Feeds and Direct to Consumer Sales (FNC 07-671)
Lisa Haynes, 480 CR 2500 N, Mahomet IL 61853, (217) 586-5632

Education: Networking

Farmers/Educators/Consumers
Phase I of Reuschel Sustainable Demonstration Farm (FNC 99-283)
Louis Reuschel, P.O. Box 204, Golden 62339, (217)696-2493

Integrated Crop and Livestock System

Sheep and Goats
Establishment of an Organic, Sustainable, Small-Scale Farm Producing Livestock (Goats/C hickens) and Vegetables for Niche Markets in Chicago(FNC 07-685)
Godwin Akpan, 1809 W. 51st St. Chicago, IL 60609, (773) 776-7349

Natural Resources: Soil Quality

Organic Matter and Soil Biology
Nightcrawlers as Natural Soil Conditioners (FNC 93-038)
Robert Van Hoveln, R.R. 2 Box 181, Milford 60953, (815)473-4445

Waste Management: Rural Waste

Composting
Low-Cost Waste Management in Beef Cattle Operation (FNC 94-079).
Joel Rissman, 10330 State Route 23, Waterman 60556, (815)264-3487