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NRCS Conservation Practices Field Day - LaVillita July 30

We regret that registration is now closed for this program. Please Save the Date for our Next Field days:

August 20: Growing Home 5-7 PM (Organic Certification Cost Share) Englewood, Chicago
Sept 16: The Talking Farm 5-7 PM (Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs) Skokie
October 14: We Sow We Grow 4:30-6:30 PM (Navigating FSA & NRCS Programs) West Pullman, Chicago

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July 30, 2025,  5 - 7 pm
Location:  
La Villita Park, 3108 S Albany Ave, Chicago, IL 60623
 
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As part of Illinois Extension's Summer Technical Assistance Field Day Series, in partnership with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), we are hosting a field day focused on soil health. This event and program is part one of a two-part series focused on Bilingual Soil Health, with Spanish interpretation available.

Extension educators, along with Farmers Nateo, Viviana, and others will discuss soil stewardship and conservation practices implemented at The La Villita Community farm. We're thrilled to welcome Joseph Bridges and Alicia Lozano, the USDA NRCS Soil Conservationists for Cook County who will be on site to meet farmers and answer your questions about applying for reimbursement programs. Reimbursable conservation practices related to soil health that are available to small scale urban growers will also be discussed.

University of Illinois • U.S. Department of Agriculture • Local Extension Councils Cooperating. University of Illinois Extension provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please contact  Jesse Schaffer at jschaff@illinois.edu or 312-585-9128