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Illinois Extension retweeted
ICYMI: With neighbors in need, @ILextension's Dixon Springs Agricultural Center donated over a ton of fresh produce to their community in 2022. 🍅🥕 And DSAC's high tunnels foster boosts in crop productivity, too.
For more about this southern IL gem: 👇 news.uillinois.edu/view/7815…
Illinois Extension retweeted
The @ILextension is asking late-winter hunters to consider donating to the Illinois #Deer Donation Program. Hunters are not charged a processing fee for donated deer taken to one of six partnering meat processors, which is shared with food pantries: bit.ly/3k6yUdo #FWN
Illinois Extension retweeted
Illinois grows more pumpkins than any other state, and @ILextension professionals are using the fall favorite to build awareness of the importance of composting in Cook County. nifa.usda.gov/about-nifa/imp…
ALT Close up on pumpkin in a pumpkin patch. Image courtesy of Adobe Stock.
Illinois Extension retweeted
The College of ACES and @ILextension extend their deepest sympathies to the family of Senator Scott Bennett. Sen. Bennett was a tireless advocate for agriculture, education and families in his district and throughout Illinois.
Photo credit: Anthony Warmack
ALT The late Senator Scott Bennett wearing a green tie surrounded by Illinois Extension 4-H.
Illinois Extension retweeted
A timely reminder, given today's snow!
Salt keeps our sidewalks and streets safe but can also pollute local waterways. Save money and reuse excess salt left on hard surfaces. Pro-tip: One coffee mug covers 10 sidewalk squares. ❄️
#P2Tuesday #winterprep #protect #waterquality
ALT Sidewalk cleared of snowfall with an excessive amount of salt applied on the asphalt. Text that reads, #P2Tuesday Tip: Reuse Salt. Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant Logo.
Illinois Extension retweeted
There's just one week left to sign up for the Farm Assets Conference — presented by the #farmdoc team and @ILextension.
You won't want to miss this event, being held Nov. 21 at the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.
Register here: bit.ly/3MMRnG8
Illinois Extension retweeted
The 2022 Farm Assets Conference — from the #farmdoc team and @ILextension — is just over a week away.
You won't want to miss the daylong exploration of agriculture with industry specialists, ag economists and crop scientists on Nov. 21.
Register here: bit.ly/3MMRnG8
Illinois Extension retweeted
The #farmdoc team and
@ILextension are excited to present the 2022 Farm Assets Conference on Monday, Nov. 21.
The day-long exploration of #agriculture features ag economists, crop scientists, and industry specialists.
Register for the conference here: bit.ly/3MMRnG8
Illinois Extension retweeted
Introducing @ILextension Agronomist Giovani @PrezaFontes. He'll join us for the farmassetsconference.com in November. Giovani, as you'll read in the latest cropCentral article, brings some serious homegrown & ILLINOIS honed skills to Crop Sciences.
farmdoc.illinois.edu/field-c…
Illinois Extension retweeted
I ❤️ seeing teachers across the state support #AgEducation!
The Great Garden Detectives is a program at Cairo Elementary School. Their curriculum combines gardening with nutrition education. Thank you, @ILextension & @IllinoisNEP, for leading the way.
#AgConnectsUsAll
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Illinois Extension retweeted
.@ILextension is seeking an Extension Educator, Agriculture and Agribusiness to serve Grundy, Kankakee and Will counties go.illinois.edu/1013050
Illinois Extension retweeted
Today, and every day, we thank the folks feeding our country! Land-grant universities' research, education, & Extension programs partner with farmers and ranchers to tackle complex challenges in a fast-changing world. #NationalFarmersDay
ALT graphic reading “Thank you to our farmers” with a photo of a farmer and Extension agent shaking hands
Illinois Extension retweeted
Deer hunters have an opportunity to help families in need of food through an @ILextension pilot program. Hunters are asked to donate legally hunted deer within 12 counties in east-central #Illinois, reports @ShipmanKay. Learn more at #FWN ➡️ bit.ly/3Lg0Ogm.
Illinois Extension retweeted
Need help managing the weeds taking over your lawn? @ILextension scientists have engineered herbicides that target broadleaved plants - dandelions, creeping Charlie, and violet - while the chemical does not affect desirable turfgrass. ➡️extension.illinois.edu/news-…
ALT Photo by Chris Enroth. Perennial grassy weeds like quackgrass or nimblewill are becoming more common in home lawns.
Illinois Extension retweeted
Aerial application is important to crop protection, but ensuring products are applied safely and uniformly requires precision. That's why @ILextension staff host fly-ins across the state each year to help aerial applicators calibrate their aircrafts. bit.ly/3xc8BpQ
#FWN
Illinois Extension retweeted
Illinois produces roughly 40% of pumpkins in the U.S., more than any other state. 🎃
Our @ILextension educators help growers prepare for the season with a Pumpkin Field Day educational session.
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Illinois Extension retweeted
Here we go! The Grand Champion Illinois State Fair Steer is on the auction. Block and Ashton Guyer of Crawford County is pretty happy. She should be at a record tying $105,000!!!! The Pritzker’s hold both records.
Illinois Extension retweeted
Ready to grow your skills as a specialty crop grower? Apply for the new Illinois Small Farm Apprenticeship Program, a comprehensive, year-long training experience that will expose apprentices to every aspect of small farm management.
Learn more: aces.illinois.edu/news/new-u…
Illinois Extension retweeted
We're excited to help out with the @ILextension Youth Crop Scouting Competition today at the soybean staging station! It's great to see Illinois youth developing their #Cropscouting skills!
Illinois Extension retweeted
A new youth-focused educational and resource hub for urban agriculture and entrepreneurialism is being built in East St. Louis.
With partnership from #ILLINOIS, the center will also house the @ILextension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. ▶️ bit.ly/3cYeRtP
ALT Design rendering of the JJK FAN campus in East St. Louis