[Communications] Upcoming Programs - Please Share

[Batka, Sarah Christine]

I wanted to share flyers for
two upcoming programs : Field Day 7/31 and MUFTP program  - that we're hosting
a grant opportunity for Cook Co. producers
a Job Opportunity with Extension
and lots more.
NRCS Conservation Practices Field Day
Wednesday July 31, 2024, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: Star Farm, 5156 S. Carpenter, Chicago
high tunnel and pollinator strips
NRCS Agents Joseph and Alicia confirmed.
Free but pre-registration requested
go.illinois.edu/NRCSFieldDay<http://go.illinois.edu/NRCSFieldDay?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1eucvAPfqYoXF8k-TTdxp6RiGw-9JVh95byENvdp3uLq3yrv8YJnq7WVw_aem_d-Q6cposHCgjn_rhepfRSQ>

2024 MUFTP Applications Open Now - Aug 5
Twelve weeks on Monday nights from 6 - 8 pm on Zoom
September 23 - December 9, 2024
Field Day Saturday September 28, Matteson, IL
$150 course fee
Info about the program go.illinois.edu/MUFTP
2024 Application link go.illinois.edu/urbanfarmer<http://go.illinois.edu/urbanfarmer>

USDA Innovative Urban Ag Micro-grants
Up to 25k for Cook Co. producers.
https://emails.illinois.edu/files/48/536343748/iamchigrants2024.pdf

Job Op: Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Urban and Innovative Agriculture
U of I Extension, Cook Co. Matteson, IL
https://go.illinois.edu/1025267



Call for Speakers - Everything Local Conference
Jan 29 - 31, 2025 in Springfield, IL
Submit a Speaker/Topic Proposal by July 31<https://forms.gle/Cm1AJwjX6P4dzbb38>

Purdue Extension Fruit and Vegetable Field Day<https://am.ticketmaster.com/purdue/fvfield>
July 18, 9:00 am
Throckmorton/Meigs Horticulture Farm, Lafayette, IN

Purdue Small Farm Education Field Day <https://www.purdue.edu/hla/sites/studentfarm/events/>
July 25, 9 am - 12 noon
Purdue Student Farm 1491 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette, IN

CCGA Perennial Distribution<https://twitter.com/lfssf_cook/status/1800643165508063320/photo/1> for Community Gardens only
Fri July 12, @ 10 am
401 S Central Park Ave, Chicago
$10 Cash Payable on site
RSVP by 3 pm TMRW  July 11, to mamiegray2012 at gmail.com<mailto:mamiegray2012 at gmail.com>

Grace Seeds Ministry Tour of Oases Botanic Gardens <https://twitter.com/lfssf_cook/status/1800647787794649275/photo/1>
Rescheduled from 6/29 to Saturday, July 20, 10 am - 1 pm
Gary, IN
Register <https://forms.gle/ssk3pqTYqGkRTqdv7> by noon on July 17.

Practical farmers of IA.
Hosting a field day to talk about small scale grain processing, Navigating federal programs and certification processes,

and underseeding starts around 4pm till 6:30 or so BYOB we will provide food and drink so please register if your coming and you want to eat! I'm sure we will be hanging out afterward.  Lots to talk about!
https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/2024-field-days/going-with-the-grain/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/2024-field-days/going-with-the-grain/__;!!DZ3fjg!-ca1laa70HNFmhtL-F7YHYqy9mIGhbL0XWUleP6iNJkDhGHz9jrnaVxzhMVP6UuhelWIDQTv_9czQocbOrnM7QHGUS0$>
https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/2024-field-days/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/2024-field-days/__;!!DZ3fjg!-ca1laa70HNFmhtL-F7YHYqy9mIGhbL0XWUleP6iNJkDhGHz9jrnaVxzhMVP6UuhelWIDQTv_9czQocbOrnMSD0s9T4$>

Agronomy Field Days <https://agronomyday.web.illinois.edu/events/>  Illinois
range from small grains, weed management, hemp research open house and more.

Organic Certification Cost Share Program <https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/occsp/index>
Up to $750
Apply Now Through October 31.

IL Stewardship Alliance
Setting the Table for a Better Food & Farm Future Events<https://ilstewards.org/events-calender/>
Listening and Advocacy sessions, food and networking
July 10 - Palos Park
July 25 - Depaul University, Chicago
More events throughout the state!
July issue of IL Fruit and Veg News has been Published
Tomato Leaf Mold
Spotted Lanternfly
Long strawberry season
Cicada damage in fruit
https://extension.illinois.edu/newsletters/ifvn/ifvn-vol-30-no-6-july-2024
Northern IL Young Farmers Education CoHort
Meets 4th Monday each Month at 3 pm, So July 22.
Live doc for educational opportunities<https://docs.google.com/document/d/1AAy2iBxwUtcUC8-P6MTsLa2lFcm81RF1II2gpYY0r8U/edit> and Google Meets link.


                Sarah Batka
Local Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator
U of I Extension, Serving Cook County
8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL 60619
w. 217-300-8636
sbatka at illinois.edu<mailto:sbatka at illinois.edu>

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