Education Events

Chickenomics Workshop & CSC Open House

(Stelle, IL (30 minutes SW of Kankakee), from June 06, 2009 10:00 AM to June 06, 2009 04:30 PM)

Having a small flock of hens is catching on across the country - especially in urban areas. Want to get started with your own flock but don't know how to start? Our 'Chickenomics' workshop provides everything the small flock owner needs to know - workshop includes tours of the Stelle chicken co-op and the Mint Creek Farm pastured chicken flock. This workshop follows the morning tour of Stelle and lunch.

Intro to Cheesemaking

(Nisse Farm - Manteno, IL, from June 20, 2009 01:00 PM to June 20, 2009 03:00 PM)

Making your own simple cheeses and dairy products is easier than you think once you know the techniques, ingredients and equipment. Learn how to make your own delicious cultured dairy products including yogurt, buttermilk, queso blanco, ricotta, mozzarella and chevre.

2009 WIU/Allison Organic Farm Field Day

(Allison Farm, WIU (see directions above), from August 07, 2009 12:00 PM to August 07, 2009 04:00 PM)

The Organic Agriculture Research program at Western Illinois University will be hosting its annual field day on Friday August 7th at the WIU/Allison Organic Farm and the neighboring Kane Farm in south-western Warren County, IL.

Bioenergy Conference in Kirksville, MO

(Kirksville, MO, from December 05, 2008 07:30 AM to December 05, 2008 05:30 PM)

Truman State University hosts a bioenergy conference "to highlight agriculture's role in a sustainable energy future," targeted especially to ag educators.

Sustainability: What You Can Do

(Urbana City Council Chambers 400 S. Vine, Urbana, from February 27, 2008 07:30 PM to February 27, 2008 08:30 PM)

A public forum sponsored by American Association of University Women, City of Urbana, City of Champaign, Farm Bureau, & AmerenIP. Panelists: Leslie Cooperband: Extension Specialist in Sustainable Agriculture and Community Development , John Marlin: former Chair Illinois Pollution Control Board, Brandon Bowersox: Urbana Alderman

Aquaponics/Greenhouse Tour

(Flanagan, IL, from October 17, 2009 01:00 PM to October 17, 2009 03:30 PM)

With the cold Midwest winters, an aquaculture system combined with a hydroponic greenhouse system can provide year-round fish, herbs and fresh vegetables. The Center for Sustainable Community presents this tour of AquaRanch in Flanagan, IL which offers a first-hand look at one of the most successful greenhouse/aquaculture systems in the state. Not only does AquaRanch begin the process in their own fish hatchery, but they even have a line of salad dressings made with their organically produced basil. Presented by: Myles Harston of AquaRanch Cost is $35. The Center for Sustainable Community is a 501(c)(3) non-profit educational organization offering seminars and workshops in holistic health, renewable energy, green building, and sustainable agriculture.