ST. ANNE, Ill. — Growing season is coming soon, and the time to prepare is now. Attend this free Expo event in Kankakee County for beneficial information and networking. During the event, the following activities will take place.
Informational Session
- University of Illinois Extension – outreach role
- Kankakee Community College – course offerings
- Marketing produce through
- Community-Supported Agriculture
- Farmers Markets
- Buyers:
- Berkot’s Supermarket
- Dave’s Supermarket
- Martin’s Supermarket
- Power Solutions Plus – small & large farm equipment
- The Land Connection – farmer outreach –
- Illinois Specialty Crop Growers Association – services to producers
- Farm Bureau – services for growers
- Organic farmer presentation – “producing organically”
Meeting with Vendors:
- Indiana Irrigation
- Nelson Irrigation
- Johnny Seeds representative
- Beehive builder
- Power Solutions Plus
Field Demonstration
- Using small farm equipment; servicing equipment, etc.
Lunch will be offered, and registration is required by (Saturday, March 24, 2018). To register, visit https://web.extension.illinois.edu/registration/?registrationid=18075 For more information, please call 815-933-8337.
A minimum number of participants are needed to hold the event. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this program, please contact the Kankakee County Office at least two weeks prior to the event.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. University of Illinois Extension offers practical, research-based programs that help people improve their lives and address critical community issues involving youth, families, economics, health and natural resources.
Specialty Growers & Gardeners Expo
April 14, 2018 – 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Power Solutions Plus – 8268 E 7000S Rd; St. Anne, IL 60964
— University Of Illinois Extension
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