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The Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture has been serving the University and Illinois community interested in sustainable agriculture since 1988.  ASAP's electronic newsletter follows in the tradition of previous publications by providing you with information about campus research, student efforts, extension activities and community interests.  By joining the web community you can post information and opinions about topics that relate to sustainability.  Join!

Featured Content

• Speaker Series: What is the Role of a Student Farm? Lessons for Illinois Oct 7
• Farming: Victory Gardens and Fidel Castro: Lessons in Food Security
• Campus: Harvard Switches to Organic Turf Care. Would it Work at Illinois?
• Organic: Organic Track of the 2010 Specialty Crops Conference Announced
• Book Review: The Seasons on Henry's Farm
• Farming: New 'Leafy Green' Food Safety Standard Riles Small Producers
• Movie:  Energy Grasses from Field to Furnace at the 09 Farm Progress Show
• Volunteer: Cover Sustainable Food and Farming Issues as an ASAP Volunteer

Directory

Scholarship: $50,000 in Scholarships for Students of Sustainable Ag

Award: Nominate Food Producer for the $10,000 Growing Green Award

Job: Michael Fields Agricultural Institute Public Policy Internships for 2010

Grant: Sare Farmer/Rancher Producer Grant RFP Available

Events

Champaign: Students and Sustainability: The Role of a Student Farm Oct 7

Chicago: 2nd Annual Harvest Celebration Oct 15

Flanagan: Aquaponics and Greenhouse Tour Oct 17

Champaign: Natural Resources, Agriculture and Sustainable Development in Sweden Workshop Oct 22

Kankakee: Good Agricultural Practices Workshop Nov 5

Springfield: Illinois Specialty Crops and Agritourism Conference: Now with Organic Track Jan 6