Past Events

Farm Bill Kick-Off (Oconomowoc, WI, from August 14, 2006 09:00 AM to August 14, 2006 07:00 PM) — by Dan Anderson

Want to learn more about the 2007 Farm Bill and initiatives supporting sustainable agriculture? The Sustainable Agriculture Coalition and The Midwest Sustainable Agriculture Working Group are holding a Farm Bill Kick-Off event on August 14, 2006, one day before the start of the SARE Conference at the Olympia Resort and Conference Center in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. At this day long event, featuring workshops and a rally, you will learn about the many important conservation, research, beginning farmer, competition and marketing initiatives along with effective communication strategies for non-profits. The cost for the Farm Bill Kick-Off is $50 but farmers can attend for $35.

Nutrition & Sustainability 101 (Green Earth Institute, from August 09, 2006 12:00 AM to August 09, 2006 12:00 AM) — by Dan Anderson

Nutrition & Sustainability 101 at Green Earth Institute, Naperville, IL. For more information visit: www.greenearthinstitute.org.

Northern Nut Growers Association Annual Meeting (EIU -- Macomb, IL, from July 23, 2006 09:00 AM to July 26, 2006 05:00 PM) — by Dan Anderson

The 97th Annual Meeting of the Northern Nut Growers Association will be held at Western Illinois University. Two full days of technical presentations, workshops and meetings will be followed by an all-day tour on the final day of the conference.

Making a Splash in Aquaculture (Aqua Ranch, from July 12, 2006 12:00 AM to July 12, 2006 12:00 AM) — by Dan Anderson

Making a Splash in Aquaculture at Aqua Ranch, Flanagan, IL. For more information visit: www.aquaranch.com.

Forestry Field Day (Spring View Acres Pike County Illinois, from July 08, 2006 09:00 AM to July 08, 2006 01:00 PM) — by Michael Rahe

 

Better Beef, Naturally (Heartland Meats, from June 05, 2006 12:00 AM to June 05, 2006 12:00 AM) — by Dan Anderson

Better Beef, Naturally at Heartland Meats, Mendota, IL. For more information visit: www.heartlandmeats.com.

2006 Local Flavor (Quincy, IL, from June 01, 2006 06:00 PM to June 01, 2006 09:00 PM) — by Dan Anderson

The 2006 Local Flavor held at the Busy Bistro, 617 Hampshire St., Quincy, IL, will be a celebration of foods grown in the Tri-state region. Outstanding local food will be served, and local performers will provide live music throughout the evening. The price is $40 per person. Proceeds go towards the Locally Grown FoodFest scheduled for August 5, 2006. A limited number of tickets are available for purchase from the Busy Bistro or University of Illinois Extension by May 26, 2006. Make checks payable to Busy Bistro.

Organic Beef and Dairy (Oak Hills Organic, from May 04, 2006 12:00 AM to May 04, 2006 12:00 AM) — by Dan Anderson

Organic Beef & Dairy at Oak Hills Organics in Carthage, Illinois. For more information on this farming operation, visit: www.oakgroveorganics.com.

Bi-State Forage Institute: Focus on Hay (The Stratford in Harvard, IL, from February 25, 2006 08:30 AM to February 25, 2006 03:00 PM) — by Dan Anderson

The Bi-State Forage Institute is a one-day event targeting both users of hay (horses, dairy, beef, sheep, etc.) and the producers of hay.

Horse Manure Management 1: What do you need to know? (Lake County Extension Unit, from February 04, 2006 08:30 AM to February 04, 2006 01:00 PM) — by Dan Anderson

Sponsored by University of Illinois Extension and University of Wisconsin Extension, this workshop is for horse owners, stable owners and stable managers who want more information about, feeding horses to duce manure problems, storing manure in stacks, applying manure to pastures, manure composting, working with manuer haulers, Illinois rules and regulations on new stable construction, expansion and building manure storages. For more information, contact: Kay Doll Lake County Extension Unit 100 S. U.S. Highway 45 Grayslake, IL 847/223-8627 Registration is $30 per person or $50 for two people (from the same stable/family) in advance (postmarked by Jan 27, 2005), $45 per person late registration or walk-ins.

2nd Illinois Organic Production Conference (Bloomington, Illinois, from January 11, 2006 12:00 AM to January 12, 2006 12:00 AM) — by Dan Anderson

This conference provides practical, science-based information and extensive networking opportunities for any farmer interested in learning more about organic agriculture. Whether an interested farmer with no previous organic experience or an established, experienced organic farmer, this conference is for you. Organic methods, certification and marketing will be covered for livestock, grain and specialty crops.