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Department of Agriculture hosts Professional Agricultural Student Organization fall conference

On November 16, 2023, the Department of Agriculture at Illinois State University hosted nearly 200 college students from across the state of Illinois for the Professional Agriculture Student Organization (PAS) fall conference. 

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Department of Agriculture receives 2023 Outstanding Postsecondary Agriculture Program Award
Jason Yordy working at his turkey farm

Let’s talk turkey: Software developed by alum provides farmers a sixth sense
Kristen Faucon, an alum of the Department of Agriculture who currently serves as the Member Business Administration Manager for GROWMARK.

The PodCAST: A conversation with Kristen Faucon, agriculture alum

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Loading compost Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Price: $40 per ton / $25 for smaller loads. No appointment necessary.
Loading by tall blue silos Contact - Jason Lindbom, Farm Manager at (309) 438-0288.
There is a call list on the front door of the main office if Jason is unavailable.

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