Events

Putting Small Acreage To Work
FEBRUARY 7, 2008
5:00pm – 9:00pm

Sponsored by U of I Extension and WISAS

Wondering what to do with your 5 or 10 acres? This program will provide you with a number of economically viable alternatives to make those acres productive.

Workshop will be held at:
Adams/Brown Extension Unit
330 S. 36th St. Quincy, Il 62301

Download the Registration Form Here or Phone 217-223-8380 for more information.

GENERAL SESSION
Resources for Small Farmers
BREAKOUT SESSIONS (tentative)
Timber, Nuts, Shiitake Mushrooms, etc.
Culinary Herbs
Dairy Goats and Haired Sheep
Hoophouses
Beekeeping
Assessing Your Values
Poultry
Legal Issues in Rural Areas
Marketing/CSA



The 4th Annual Locally Grown Foodfest 





Washington Park, Quincy, IL
August 2nd, 2008
7am-2pm

Washington Park, Quincy, IL7am-2pm

Washington Park, Quincy, IL7am-2pm
    • Farmer’s Market
    • Local Chef’s Competition
    • BBQ Competition
    • Family and Youth Activities
    • Local musicians/entertainment
    • Tomato Growing and Tomato Dressing Contests
    • Food Vendors featuring locally grown menus
    • Food and Farm Education Stations

For more information, visit   www.extension.uiuc.edu/adams