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Winter Agriculture Programs

Stay up to date on all things agriculture this Winter.
Discover the latest research and best practices by exploring our many agriculture programs and offerings.

Upcoming Programs and Events

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Spring Break Gardening - Spring Centerpieces

Have you ever wanted to try floral design using fresh-cut flowers? Participants will learn the basics of designing with cut flowers and will then make a fresh spring-themed flower arrangement to take home with them. 
Other programs in the series include: Creative Container Gardens on April 30, Low Maintenance Landscaping on April 16, Trees in Your Landscape: Functions and Benefits on May 7, Tomatoes on May 14,  and more to come. 

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Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond

This series will focus on management strategies to improve pasture productivity and resilience. The sessions build upon each other by highlighting foundational practices that lay the groundwork for healthy pastures, management options to consider in anticipation of and in response to drought conditions, and higher-level management practices to further enhance pasture production and efficiency.

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Conserving Your Land and Legacy

This program is designed for anyone interested in sustainable agriculture, natural resource stewardship, and planning for the long-term future of their land or farm. Participants will learn practical strategies to improve soil health, protect water resources, and navigate the process of farm or land transition across generations.

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Low Maintenance Landscaping
Join University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess County Master Gardener, Madelynn Wilharm, for this program on “Low Maintenance Landscaping” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. The program will be held on Thursday, April 16 at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 N...
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Local 4-H Youth Showcase Equine Knowledge at Regional Competition
Stephenson and Winnebago County 4-H youth demonstrated their knowledge and dedication to the equine industry at the Northwest Regional 4-H Horse Bowl and Hippology Contest held Saturday, March 14 at Sauk Valley Community College.Seven youth from the two counties participated in the day-...
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Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference Recap
Our 30th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference was held on Monday, February 16, in Rockford. Nearly 120 growers and community college students attended this event, which focuses on timely updates for fruit and vegetable growers in Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin. We...

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