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Ford-Iroquois Ag Day to Explore Weeds, Weather, Drones
Illinois Ag Connection - 02/10/2016
University of Illinois Extension, Ford-Iroquois Office, invites the public to attend its annual Ag Day on Feb. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Christ Lutheran High School in Buckley. This year's theme is "Weeds, El Nino, UAVs and More!"
The event kicks off at 8 a.m. with registration, coffee and rolls, and an opportunity to visit the 2016 Ford-Iroquois Extension Agribusiness Partner displays. After introductions and recognition of the Agribusiness Partners, University of Illinois Extension Weed
Science Specialist Aaron Hager will kick off the day's talks with "2016: A Season Without Weeds." At the same time, for the spouse program, Ford-Iroquois Master Gardener Mary Dickinson will present "Medieval Plants for Today's Gardens."
Following a brief networking break, Illinois State Climatologist Jim Angel will answer the question "After El Nino, What's in Store for 2016?" Dennis Bowman, University of Illinois Extension Commercial Agriculture Educator, will finish the session with "The
Expanding Use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in Agriculture."
The event will end at noon with a complimentary lunch catered by Luke's One Stop in Cissna Park, as well as door prize giveaways.
Ford-Iroquois Ag Day is free and open to the public, but reservations are required and should be completed by Feb. 17. You can make a reservation by calling the University of Illinois Extension office in Onarga at 815-268-4051 or by registering online at
web.extension.illinois.edu/cfiv.
University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call the Ford-Iroquois Extension Office.
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