Past Events

Grant Writing Workshop (University of Illinois Extension, Sangamon County Office in Springfield , from August 28, 2008 05:30 PM to August 28, 2008 08:00 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

Illinois and Indiana producers and agriculture professionals can find out how to write successful grant proposals and learn more about the North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (NCR SARE) Farmer Rancher Grant Program at a video workshop.

Intellectual Property and the EBI (, from August 26, 2008 04:00 PM to August 26, 2008 06:00 PM) — by EBI

And other topics each Tuesday

Alternative Agronomy Day 2008 (Sout Farms, from August 21, 2008 08:00 AM to August 21, 2008 01:00 PM) — by Michelle Wander

 

Farm Dreams: Assessing Risks and Resources to Start an Entrepreneurial Farm Business (University of Illinois Extension, Peoria County Unit, 4810 North Sheridan, Peoria, from August 19, 2008 04:30 PM to August 19, 2008 08:00 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

 

Farm Dreams: Assessing Risks and Resources to Start an Entrepreneurial Farm Business ( University of Illinois Extension, Woodford County Unit Office, Eureka, IL, from August 18, 2008 04:30 PM to August 18, 2008 08:00 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

 

Boundary Waters Veterinary Conference: Food Animal Production without Antibiotics (Vermilion Community College in Ely, MN, from August 14, 2008 05:00 PM to August 16, 2008 12:00 PM) — by Demeter

The conference will provide valuable, science-based information to veterinarians serving clients that produce and market natural and organic food animals. The conference is open to any veterinarian, veterinary student, or veterinary graduate student looking for an open exchange of information in a pristine vacation setting.

2008 Organic Field Tour Series (Chenoa and Fairbury, IL, from August 14, 2008 10:05 AM to August 14, 2008 03:15 PM) — by Dan Anderson

Visit two very different farms in the same area and learn about organic farming from those who are making it work. Sponsored by the University of Illinois and the Midwest Organic Farmers Co-op.

Peoria IDEA — 2008 Four Farm Tour (Bureau County, from August 11, 2008 07:45 AM to August 11, 2008 05:30 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

 

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tour - Dixon Springs (Dixon Springs Ag Center, Simpson, from August 08, 2008 09:00 AM to August 08, 2008 01:00 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

URBANA – University of Illinois Extension and the Midwest Organic Tree Fruit Growers Network are co-sponsoring an Organic Apple Field Day from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on August 8th at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in Simpson.

Farm Dreams: Assessing Risks and Resources to Start an Entrepreneurial Farm Business (Shawnee Community College, Building J - River Room, Ullin, IL, from August 07, 2008 04:30 PM to August 07, 2008 08:00 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

 

Slow Food Convivium in Monticello (, from August 03, 2008 05:00 PM to August 03, 2008 08:00 PM) — by Constance Caveny

Slow Food meeting, potluck and an executive chef's presentation on lamb.

Urban Farm Field Day August 2 (Chicago, from August 02, 2008 10:00 AM to August 02, 2008 01:00 PM) — by Laura Witzling

Saturday, August 2 there is an Urban Farm Field Day in Chicago hosted by Angelic Organics.

Evanston Summer Abundance Dinner (Va Pensiero, 1566 Oak Avenue in Evanston, from July 26, 2008 06:30 PM to July 26, 2008 10:00 PM) — by John E. Marlin

Enjoy a delicious meal created by owner Jeff Muldrow and chef Eric Hammond from fresh, seasonal produce from Henry's Farm.

2008 Sustainable Agriculture Tour - Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm Community Supported Agriculture (Cedar Valley Sustainable Farm, Ottawa, from July 22, 2008 09:00 AM to July 22, 2008 01:00 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

 

Farm Dreams: Assessing Risks and Resources to Start an Entrepreneurial Farm Business (University of Illinois Extension, Kankakee Unit Office, Bourbonnais, IL, from July 17, 2008 04:30 PM to July 17, 2008 08:00 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

 

Farm Dreams: Assessing Risks and Resources to Start an Entrepreneurial Farm Business (University of Illinois Extension, Sangamon/Menard Unit Office, State Fairgrounds, Springfield, from July 15, 2008 04:30 PM to July 15, 2008 08:00 PM) — by Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant

 

Webinar Global Organic (on line, from July 14, 2008 11:00 AM to July 14, 2008 12:00 PM) — by POM

Register! Taking the Worldview on Organic: Its Real Potential and Challenges Ahead

Sandra Steingraber "Who's Afraid of a Local Tomato?" (between Peoria and Bloomington, from July 12, 2008 06:30 PM to July 12, 2008 09:00 PM) — by Terra Brockman

To speak at Henry's Farm on the important topic of the risks and benefits of the different ways that food is raised.

Small Farms Tour: Lyons Fisheries in Sandoval (Sandoval, Illinois (Marion County), from July 11, 2008 09:00 AM to July 11, 2008 01:00 PM) — by Crystal Bartanen

Aquaculture tour will include learning about shrimp and fish farming, and rules and regulations related to seafood production. Tour will include discussion about pond management and includes lunch.

University of Minnesota Southwest Research and Outreach Center Organic Field Day (University of Minnesota's Southwest Research and Outreach Center in Lamberton, MN, from July 10, 2008 08:00 AM to July 10, 2008 04:00 PM) — by Carol Preston

University of Minnesota Field Day to Highlight Organic Innovation