University of Illinois Extension

Stephenson County offers programs that educate producers and agri-business.
- Manure Management Workshop
- Dairy Grazing Workshop
- Milk Quality Workshop
- Alfalfa Weed Management
- Pesticide Applicators Training
- Nutrient Management Expo
- Hay Auction Collaboration
- Marketing Strategies Workshop
- Certified Livestock Manager Training
- Risk Management Seminars
- Area Dairy Days
- Estate Planning Workshop
- Odor Control Workshop
- Specialty Livestock Workshop
- Tractor Certification
- Farm Safety Day Camp
- Barn Tours
- Dairy Round Table Discussions
- Economic Outlook Meetings
- Variety Plot Research
- Livestock Young Producers

Staff are available for one to one consultations and farm visits.

Many agriculture publications from University of Illinois Extension and Midwest Plan Service are available for resale at the Stephenson County Extension Office.

Stephenson County Extension provides several Agricultural programs that deal with natural resource issues on an ongoing basis. They include:
- Manure Management Workshops
- Pesticide Applicator Training
- Nutrient Management Expo
- Certified Livestock Manager Training
- Odor Control Workshops

Nutrient Management Allliance is a coalition of Northwestern Illinois agencies including University of Illinois Extension concerned about livestock production waste management issues.

Several youth development programs are available that focus on natural resource and environmental issues. They include Keepers of the Land, Earth Day is Everyday and Little Sprouts Garden.

Our other program areas....

News & Updates
News Releases
Armyworm Plant Clinic "Fencing and Watering Options for Grazing" Workshop and Tour Will be Held Wednesday, July 9th Soybean Rust Teff Results from the April 26 Hay Auction Rye and Wheat Cover Crop Study Results for the April 12 Hay Auction Spreadsheet Aids Swine Producers Livestock Survey to Plan Extension Programs Local Water Quality Reports Available
Ag Newsletter Agriculture news from Stephenson County Extension.
Dirt News from the Stephenson County Master Gardener program
Ag Update Education and support to the agriculture industry.
Crop and Pest Alert Providing practical, timely, useful crop production information.
Grain Price Outlook Newsletter Released eight times per year following major USDA reports on corn and soybeans.
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.
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
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.

Upcoming Events

Fencing & Watering Options for Grazing
Elizabeth, Illinois (Jo daviess County)
July 9, 2008

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Sandoval, Illinois (Marion County)
July 11, 2008

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tours
Ottawa, Illinois (Champaign County)
July 22, 2008

Full event calendar >>

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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