[Communications] [Education] Upcoming Programs - Please Share

Wed Jul 10 17:54:09 CDT 2024

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On Wed, Jul 10, 2024, 3:33 PM Batka, Sarah Christine via Education <
education at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

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> 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
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> Location: Star Farm, 5156 S. Carpenter, Chicago
> high tunnel and pollinator strips
> NRCS Agents Joseph and Alicia confirmed.
> Free but pre-registration requested
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> go.illinois.edu/NRCSFieldDay
> <http://go.illinois.edu/NRCSFieldDay?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1eucvAPfqYoXF8k-TTdxp6RiGw-9JVh95byENvdp3uLq3yrv8YJnq7WVw_aem_d-Q6cposHCgjn_rhepfRSQ>
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> 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
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> USDA Innovative Urban Ag Micro-grants
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> Up to 25k for Cook Co. producers.
>
> https://emails.illinois.edu/files/48/536343748/iamchigrants2024.pdf
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> Job Op: Visiting Extension Outreach Associate, Urban and Innovative
> Agriculture
> U of I Extension, Cook Co. Matteson, IL
> https://go.illinois.edu/1025267
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>
> 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
> $10 Cash Payable on site
> RSVP by 3 pm TMRW  July 11, to mamiegray2012 at gmail.com
>
> Grace Seeds Ministry Tour of Oases Botanic Gardens
> <https://twitter.com/lfssf_cook/status/1800647787794649275/photo/1>
> Rescheduled from 6/29 to Saturday, July 20, 10 am - 1 pm
> Gary, IN
> Register  <https://forms.gle/ssk3pqTYqGkRTqdv7>by noon on July 17.
>
> Practical farmers of IA.
> Hosting a field day to talk about small scale grain processing, Navigating
> federal programs and certification processes,
>
> and underseeding starts around 4pm till 6:30 or so BYOB we will provide
> food and drink so please register if your coming and you want to eat! I'm
> sure we will be hanging out afterward.  Lots to talk about!
>
> https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/2024-field-days/going-with-the-grain/
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> https://practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/2024-field-days/
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/practicalfarmers.org/events/field-days/2024-field-days/__;!!DZ3fjg!-ca1laa70HNFmhtL-F7YHYqy9mIGhbL0XWUleP6iNJkDhGHz9jrnaVxzhMVP6UuhelWIDQTv_9czQocbOrnMSD0s9T4$>
> 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.
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>                 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
>
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