Ag Educators Focus On Specialty Growers
The Pantagraph Bloomington, IL › February 04, 2011
Linked as:
Summary
BLOOMINGTON Some larger producers this year will lose easy access to the expertise of University of Illinois Extension's commercial agriculture educators, as the system shifts more resources toward the burgeoning specialty crop and local food markets.
The changes are already under way but will officially set in July 1, when Extension's network of ag educators begin their new positions. It's part of a larger cost-cutting reorganization at Extension perhaps best known for its 4-H program prompted by a shortfall in state funding.See the full content of this document
Extract
Ag Educators Focus On Specialty Growers
The ag changes will be a mixed bag for Central Illinois farmers. Previously, 21 different educators including crops experts base...
See the full content of this document
Sponsored links
