Logan and Jessa Karcher are teaming up with University of Illinois Extension to host the second of four twilight meetings at their farm on Monday, June 12, 2023, starting at 6 p.m. University of Illinois Extension Educators, Bronwyn Aly, Nathan Johanning, and Katie Bell have partnered with area farmers over the past nine years to provide four evening “twilight meetings” to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming enterprises across southern Illinois. Anyone involved or interested in local food production or learning more about farms in our region is encouraged and invited to attend. [Read more...]
Bass Farms to host meeting on hydroponic tomato production and strawberry plasticulture
Bill Bass of Bass Farms is teaming up with University of Illinois Extension to host the first of four twilight meetings at his farm on Monday, May 15, 2023, starting at 6 p.m. Illinois Extension Educators Bronwyn Aly, Nathan Johanning, and Katie Bell have partnered with area farmers over the past nine years to provide four evening “twilight meetings” to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming enterprises across southern Illinois. [Read more...]
White County Farm Bureau Awards 4-Hers with Project Grants
The White County Farm Bureau is pleased to award eleven White County 4-Hers with a 2023 4-H Project Grant. A total of $1,279.12 in grants were awarded. 4-Hers receiving a 2023 Project Grant are… [Read more...]
SWCD Spring Fish Sale Deadlines
Fish delivery is scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, at the USDA Service Center parking lot. Orders will be taken until end of day tomorrow for grass carp; with all other fish orders due by March 24. Several type of fish are available, including channel catfish, hybrid bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, fathead minnows, and grass carp. Fish will be bagged, so pond water is not needed. Orders will be brought directly to customer vehicles.
Orders can be placed by calling 382-2213, Ext. 3, or stopping by the SWCD office in the USDA Service Center. The District requests that all orders be prepaid by check or cash with form/payment returned to the office prior to pickup on March 29.
IDOA NOW ACCEPTING SPECIALTY CROP BLOCK GRANT PROPOSALS
Applications for Funds are Due March 23rd
In an effort to expand the availability of fresh, locally-grown produce and strengthen the competitiveness of the state’s specialty crop industry, the Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) plans to distribute more than $544,000 over a three-year period thanks to funding allocated in the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program in the Farm Bill.
Application for grant funding is available on the Illinois Department of Agriculture website and must be returned to the Department by 11:59 pm on March 23, 2023. To be eligible for funding, all projects must begin in calendar year 2024. [Read more...]
SWCD Spring Fish Sale: Orders Due by March 15
White County SWCD will hold a Spring fish sale for pond stocking. Orders will be taken until Wednesday, March 15 for grass carp; all other fish orders are due by March 24. Delivery is scheduled for 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 29, at the USDA Service Center parking lot. Several type of fish are available, including channel catfish, hybrid bluegill, largemouth bass, redear sunfish, fathead minnows, and grass carp. All fish will be bagged; pond water is not needed. Fish orders will be brought directly to customer vehicles.
Fish orders can be placed by mail or phone at 382-2213, Ext. 3. All orders must be prepaid by check or cash prior to pickup with form/payment returned to the office.
Prairie Farmer Magazine Names White County Man Master Farmer
Prairie Farmer Names Four 2023 Master Farmers
Four farmers who are outstanding in both agricultural production and leadership will be honored in Bloomington on March 15. Plus, a new Honorary Master Farmer joins the ranks.
Four Illinois producers will be honored as 2023 Master Farmers at Prairie Farmer magazine’s annual event in Bloomington, Ill., on Wednesday, March 15. The award recognizes exceptional agricultural production skills, commitment to family and service to community.
The 2023 Master Farmers are:
Martin Barbre, Carmi
David Meiss, Gridley
Ron Moore, Roseville
Curt Strode, Marietta [Read more...]
White County Soil and Water Conservation Annual Meeting Thursday
White County Soil and Water Conservation District’s 77th Annual Meeting will be held tomorrow, Thursday, February 23, at the Floral Hall of the fairgrounds in Carmi. Registration begins at 5:00 p.m. A free fish dinner and sides prepared by McPeak Fish Market will be served at 5:30. [Read more...]