I wanted to share flyers for
two upcoming programs : Field Day 7/31 and MUFTP program - that we’re hosting
a grant opportunity for Cook Co. producers
a Job Opportunity with Extension
and lots more.
NRCS Conservation Practices Field Day
Wednesday July 31, 2024, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Star Farm, 5156 S. Carpenter, Chicago
high tunnel and pollinator strips
NRCS Agents Joseph and Alicia confirmed.
Free but pre-registration requested
go.illinois.edu/NRCSFieldDay
2024 MUFTP Applications Open Now – Aug 5
Twelve weeks on Monday nights from 6 - 8 pm on Zoom
September 23 - December 9, 2024
Field Day Saturday September 28, Matteson, IL
$150 course fee
Info about the program
go.illinois.edu/MUFTP
2024 Application link go.illinois.edu/urbanfarmer
USDA Innovative Urban Ag Micro-grants
Up to 25k for Cook Co. producers.
https://emails.illinois.edu/files/48/536343748/iamchigrants2024.pdf
Job Op: Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Urban and Innovative Agriculture
U of I Extension, Cook Co. Matteson, IL
https://go.illinois.edu/1025267
Call for Speakers - Everything Local Conference
Jan 29 - 31, 2025 in Springfield, IL
Submit a Speaker/Topic Proposal by July 31
Purdue Extension Fruit and Vegetable Field Day
July 18, 9:00 am
Throckmorton/Meigs Horticulture Farm, Lafayette, IN
Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day
July 25, 9 am - 12 noon
Purdue Student Farm 1491 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette, IN
CCGA Perennial Distribution for
Community Gardens only
Fri July 12, @ 10 am
401 S Central Park Ave, Chicago
$10 Cash Payable on site
RSVP by 3 pm TMRW July 11, to mamieg...@gmail.com
Grace Seeds Ministry Tour of Oases Botanic Gardens
Rescheduled from 6/29 to Saturday, July 20, 10 am - 1 pm
Gary, IN
Register by
noon on July 17.
Practical farmers of IA.
Hosting a field day to talk about small scale grain processing,
Navigating federal programs and certification processes,
and underseeding starts around 4pm till 6:30 or so BYOB we will provide food and drink so please register if your coming and you want to eat! I'm sure we will be hanging out afterward.
Lots to talk about!
https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/2024-field-days/going-with-the-grain/
https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/2024-field-days/
Agronomy Field Days
Illinois
range from small grains, weed management, hemp research open house and more.
Organic Certification Cost Share Program
Up to $750
Apply Now Through October 31.
IL Stewardship Alliance
Setting the Table for a Better Food & Farm Future
Events
Listening and Advocacy sessions, food and networking
July 10 - Palos Park
July 25 - Depaul University, Chicago
More events throughout the state!
Northern IL Young Farmers Education CoHort
Meets 4th Monday each Month at 3 pm, So July 22.
Live doc for educational opportunities
and Google Meets link.
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Sarah Batka
Local Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator
U of I Extension, Serving Cook County
8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL 60619
w. 217-300-8636
sba...@illinois.edu
