Posts Tagged ‘agriculture’
Catalano is new U of I Extension director
The University of Illinois Extension has recently been under new management, and the new executive director is quite hopeful about the future of the office serving Madison, Monroe and St.…
Read MoreLocal stars in Super Bowl ad promoting bioplastics
During Sunday’s showing of America’s biggest football game, Monroe Countians were greeted with a familiar face asking viewers to imagine a future where plastics are not made from petroleum, but…
Read MoreExtension has new leader
Those in the agriculture community have begun to familiarize themselves with a new face in a high-profile role. That is Amy Cope, who took over last Monday as county extension…
Read MoreWaterloo FFA celebrating 75 years
The Waterloo FFA has been a part off the school district and Monroe County as a whole for 75 years. Here, in the heart of Waterloo FFA Week, the chapter…
Read MoreMonroe County Agriculture Literacy Coalition formed
There is a great opportunity to show students and teachers the value and vastness of the agricultural economy in Monroe County. “Agriculture in the Classroom” is regarded as a refreshing…
Read MoreAnd just how low will the river go?
The economy of Monroe County and much of the region leans heavily on agriculture. When agriculture suffers, the “trickle down” effect is unfavorable for everyone, from car dealers to retail…
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