This school addresses current production issues for southern Illinois vegetable growers. The program will be held in Mt. Vernon, at the Holiday Inn. Guest speakers include Ron Goldy, a vegetable specialist from Michigan State University who will provide a perspective of vegetable production in his state, and Sarah Frey of Frey's Produce in Keenes, Illinois, who will discuss produce marketing. Experts from University of Illinois and Southern Illinois University will cover variety trials, insect and disease management and cultural techniques for vegetable crops. Exhibitors will also be on hand to take your seed and supply orders.
Registration is on a walk-in basis.
Illinois Small Fruit and Strawberry Schools, March 6-7 . For those who grow brambles, blueberries or strawberries commercially or in the garden, this is an important annual event. Split into two separate days, March 6 will feature presentations on raspberry, blackberry and blueberry production. March 7 will be dedicated to successful strawberry production. Registration is on a walk-in basis.