Extension educator Zack Grant and farmer Paul Krysik will explain the conservation practices implemented on It Takes a Village‘s diversified vegetable farm; and speak of their contract experience with the NRCS program. 

Joseph Bridges, Alicia Lozano, and Jacey Fears, reps from the USDA Chicago Urban Ag offices will be on site to meet farmers and answer your questions about applying for these reimbursement programs. 

You will learn about 
Conservation Plans
EQIP high tunnel program
Cover Crops
Mulch
Raised beds
Pollinator Strips

 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Sarah Batka at 217-300-8636 or sbatka@illinois.edu