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Agriculture & Natural Resources
Stephenson County offers programs that educate producers and agri-business. To see a full calendar of upcoming winter programs click below.

Featured Websites
Certified Livestock Manager Training Illinois Manure Management Plan (IMMP) Illinois Livestock Trail Variety Testing Program Integrated Pest Management farmdoc
Additional Websites
  • DairyNet Podcast
    Mike Hutjens discusses a wide array of dairy related topics for dairy producers, educators, and consumers.
  • 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.
  • Illini Farm Report
    Todd Gleason provides weekly news for and about Illinois farms.
  • Natural Resources, the Environment and Ecosystems
    Activities for teachers to help their students become more aware of how plants, animals and humans interact with ecosystems.
  • Pesticide Safety Education Program
    Fact sheets, newsletters and training information about pesticide safety.
  • 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.
  • EZregs
    Making sense of Illinois Agricultural and Horticultural regulations.
  • Illinois Small Farms
    Information about upcoming events and resources relating to small farms and sustainable agriculture.
Local Programs
Local Foods Initiative

Local Foods Initiative
The mission of the Northwest Illinois Local Foods Task Force is to enhance consumer awareness of and producer capabilities for expanding the local foods system.

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Program Registrations

Wind Energy 101; From a Landowners Perspective
Register by January 4, 2010

2010 Illinois Dairy Days
Register by January 19, 2010

2010 Alfalfa Workshop Telenet-Positioning for Success
Register by February 7, 2010

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Clinic to be held February 11
Register by February 10, 2010

Private Pesticide Applicator Training and Testing Clinic to be held March 12
Register by March 11, 2010

News & Updates

News Releases

Ag Newsletter
Agriculture news from Stephenson County Extension.
Crop and Pest Alert
Providing practical, timely, useful crop production information.
Dirt
News from the Stephenson County Master Gardener program
Livestock Price Outlook Newsletter
Released six times per year following USDA's Quarterly Hogs and Pigs Report and USDA's semi-annual Cattle Inventory Report
Ag Update
Education and support to the agriculture industry.
Grain Price Outlook Newsletter
Released eight times per year following major USDA reports on corn and soybeans.
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.
Pet Columns
General information for animal owners from the College of Veterinary Medicine.
The Farm Gate
Where farm decision-makers start their day.
Weekly Outlook
Published each Monday and addresses current and prospective developments in crop and livestock markets.
Podcasts

Closing Market Report

A daily review of farm and agriculture markets in the Midwest

DairyNet Podcast

News and information for dairy producers, educators, and consumers

Commodity Week

Weekly agriculture news, analysis, prices, and weather from WILL AM 580

Illini Farm Report

News for and about Illinois farms from University of Illinois Extension
Upcoming Events

Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference - December 8
Stockton, Illinois (Jo daviess County)
December 8, 2009

Private Pesticide Applicator Training & Testing Clinic
Sycamore, Illinois (DeKalb County)
February 23, 2010

Photo Galleries
4-H Livestock Show
Contact Us
For more information about these programs, please contact:

Stephenson County Unit
Highland Community College
Building R
2998 W Pearl City Rd
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: 815-235-4125
FAX: 815-232-9006
stephenson_co@extension.uiuc.edu

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