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SUMMARY:Urban Ag Resources Winter Workshop
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with NRCS\, FSA\, and Illinois Extension\, we will host an in-person Winter Workshop on February 5th to connect urban farmers to available resources and celebrate the IAM-Chi Grant Kick-Off for 2025.  \nCome learn about what the Farm Service Agency (FSA)\, the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)\, Illinois Extension\,  Advocates for Urban Agriculture\, Cook County Soil and Water Conservation District\, The Conservation Fund\, and other partner organizations can do to support your urban ag operation. You will meet the USDA’s Urban Team\, learn of Financial Assistance Programs\, partner organizations\, and how to apply for the IAM-Chi Grant Program. Lunch will not be provided. \nRegister Here! \n\nThis event will be an opportunity to network and reconnect with other urban farmers and learn about the IAM-Chi program and other USDA resources for urban growers\, hosted at Eden Place Farms\, 4911 S Shields Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60609 from 9:30 am – 1 pm. \nIf you have any questions\, contact Jesse Schaffer at Jschaff@illinois.edu
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/urban-ag-resources-winter-workshop/
LOCATION:Eden Place\, 4911 S Shields\, Chicago\, IL\, 60609\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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SUMMARY:Stateline Fruit and Veg Conference - Rockford
DESCRIPTION:University of Illinois Extension is excited to present the 29th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference at NIU-Rockford in Rockford\, Illinois. This conference addresses common issues facing fruit and vegetable growers\, hoping to provide the most up-to-date information to ensure a successful growing season and business.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/stateline-fruit-and-veg-conference-rockford/
LOCATION:NIU Rockford Conference Center\, 8500 E State Street\, Rockford\, IL\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="University of Illinois Extension - Cook Co":MAILTO:uie-cook@illinois.edu
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SUMMARY:February CCGA Coordinating Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our monthly coordinating meeting. Representatives from all the working groups come together to coordinate our actions. All community gardeners and supporters are invited to attend. \nCCGA coordinating meetings are held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month\, except for July & August. Click on the link next to the bullet to download the document(s) listed below. \nNOTE: Most CCGA Coordinating meetings are being held via Zoom. In-person meeting locations may switch between The Hatchery Chicago & the Chicago Center for Green Technology. \nIf you want to attend the coordinating meeting and are not already a member of one of the CCGA working groups\, please send an email to: communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org and request to join the monthly meetings. \nNOTE: All CCGA coordinating meeting minutes are available for you to review on the website. Look under the menu tree at ‘Who We Are’ and then ‘CCGA Organization’ and you will see links here for the coordinating committee documents by year.
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/february-ccga-coordinating-meeting-5/
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SUMMARY:School and Community Garden Training - Zoom
DESCRIPTION:School and Community Garden Training 2025\nThis free three-part training series will help you gain the knowledge and confidence to start your school or community garden! Join Illinois Extension educators in Cook County to jump-start your garden planning. Attendance at all three sessions is highly recommended for new gardens requesting on-site assistance from Illinois Extension in Cook County.\nRegistration is free but required.\nLearn more at go.illinois.edu/gardentraining2025 \nFebruary 25\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Introduction\, Getting Started\, and Volunteer Engagement\nMarch 4\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Vegetable Gardening\nMarch 11\, 2025\, from 6 to 8 PM – Ornamental Gardens and Curriculum
URL:http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/school-and-community-garden-training-zoom/
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