LEADERSHIP CAFÉ For Non Profit Leaders and Board Members "Do My Existing Programs/Services Have Money-Making Potential?" Facilitated by: Jeff Fahrenwald MBA Program Director Rockford College

An Estate Planning Workshop will be held on Wednesday, July 8. This workshop will include information for individuals interested in estate planning from a personal perspective as well as from a farm and small business perspective. The workshop will begin at 7 p.m. at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau, 210 W. Spring Street, Freeport. This two hour session is designed to give an overview of the concepts of estate planning.

Interested in becoming a MASTER FOOD PRESERVER? Register and join us at our June and August WORKSHOPS!

The 2009 Illinois Forage Expo will be held in Stephenson County on Firday, July 31. The Forage Expo will take place at Meier Farms, 205 North Dakota Road, Ridott, IL. The Expo will start at 9 am and conclude at 4 pm.

The MASTER GARDENER HELPLINE is ready for Spring!

Through Fall 2009, Master Gardeners will be available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. to answer your gardening and horticulture questions. The service is FREE to the public.

Call (815) 235-4125 and ask for the Master Gardening Helpline; we look forward to assisting you!

ENGAGING GENERATIONS

Learn the secrets of motivating and servicing workers and customers from different generations . . . before your competitors do! New from the University of Illinois: a remarkable research-based program for improving communication and performance.

Visit www.engaginggenerations.com or click on the green "learn more" link below for the website and more information.