Past Events

Local Intelligence (Room 1005 Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, from November 06, 2009 09:00 AM to November 06, 2009 05:00 PM) — by Michelle Wander

 

Good Agricultural Practices Workshop - Kankakee (, from November 05, 2009 08:30 AM to November 05, 2009 04:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

 

Fall Field Day: Fertility Strategies for Organic Veggies (, from November 04, 2009 01:00 PM to November 04, 2009 04:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

Join fellow farmers and university specialists at Growing Home’s Les Brown Memorial Farm for an in-depth look at their soil fertility management strategies and practices.

Lincoln's Unfinished Work: The Morrill Act and the Future of Higher Education (Business Instructional Facility for reception, conference at Illini Union, from October 23, 2009 06:00 PM to October 24, 2009 05:00 AM) — by Michelle Wander

 

Natural Resources and Agriculture in Sweden (, from October 22, 2009 11:00 AM to October 22, 2009 01:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

 

Aquaponics/Greenhouse Tour (Flanagan, IL, from October 17, 2009 01:00 PM to October 17, 2009 03:30 PM) — by Julie Larsen

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.

2nd Annual Harvest Celebration (, from October 15, 2009 06:30 PM to October 15, 2009 09:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

 

Students and Sustainability: The Role of a Student Farm (Room 210, Illini Union, from October 07, 2009 11:00 AM to October 07, 2009 12:10 PM) — by Michelle Wander

 

Farm to Fork Symposium (, from October 03, 2009 09:00 AM to October 03, 2009 05:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

 

Seasons on Henry's Farm - Launch Party (, from September 30, 2009 07:00 PM to September 30, 2009 09:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

Terra Brockman's book of reflections on organic farming in Illinois is out end of September. Join the festivities.

HARVEST FEAST AT SPENCE FARM (, from September 27, 2009 04:00 PM to September 27, 2009 07:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

Spence Farm Foundation will be hosting a very special fundraising event on Sunday, September 27, 2009, from 4-7 pm. This unique tasting event will feature eight acclaimed chefs from Chicago and Champaign, Illinois, at the historic Spence Farm.

MANURE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP/FIELD DAY (, from September 22, 2009 09:00 AM to September 22, 2009 03:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

 

5th National Small Farm Conference - Register Now! (, from September 15, 2009 12:00 AM to September 17, 2009 12:00 AM) — by John E. Marlin

Join your colleagues in Springfield, Illinois and register for the 5th National Small Farm Conference. Hosted by the University of Illinois Extension, the conference will include five short courses, 160 oral and poster presentations, seven tours and over 50 exhibits.

Small Farms Tour of Basu Natural Farms (, from August 13, 2009 09:00 AM to August 13, 2009 01:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

 

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) — by Dan Anderson

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.

Using Online Data and Tools for Your Watershed (U.S. EPA Region 5 office located at 77 W. Jackson Boulevard , from August 07, 2009 08:00 AM to August 07, 2009 03:30 PM) — by Michelle Wander

 

Illinois Conference on Agricultural Land Use Planning: Tools, Planning and Preservation in a Transitioning Economy (, from August 06, 2009 09:00 AM to August 06, 2009 03:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

 

Sheep and Goats: What They Can Do For You (, from July 29, 2009 11:00 AM to July 29, 2009 12:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

 

Preserving the Harvest: Canning and Freezing (, from July 23, 2009 06:00 PM to July 23, 2009 06:30 PM) — by John E. Marlin

 

Western Illinois University Alternative Crops Research 2009 Field Day (, from July 16, 2009 02:00 PM to July 16, 2009 04:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin