Do you grow and sell fresh products locally? Are you considering diversifying your farming operation? Would you like to get to know your local farmer? Join University of Illinois Extension educators as they team up with area farmers to provide four monthly evening meetings to highlight and demonstrate diverse farming operations across southern Illinois.

The series will allow participants to experience different types of production and marketing practices utilized by southern Illinois producers. By meeting on working farms and direct marketing outlets, participants can have a “hands-on” learning experience and a chance to ask questions. Throughout the four twilight meetings, producers and Extension educators will provide information on the following topics: high-quality cattle and hog production, custom processing, largemouth bass fish farming, diverse row crop farms, cut flower farms, farm market, intensive vegetable production, processing, and freezing of sweet corn and peaches, and specialty equipment.

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