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School's Out Professional Development

Join us - Tuesday, May 26, 2026 from 5-7PM at Fisk Bier & Wine for a "School's Out" PD Session focused on Specialty Crops, where you will gain fresh ideas and practical lessons to take back to your classroom! Earn 2 CPDU Credit Hours and enjoy a delicious spread of charcuterie boards, flatbread pizzas, along with beer and wine tastings as you connect with fellow educators and unwind after a busy year. Registration is $15. A minimum of 15 participants is needed.

We hope that you will join us for a little learning, some laughter, and a well-deserved kickoff to summer! Sign Up HERE.


Steve Johnson June Seminar

Dr. Steve Johnson will be at the Knox Agri Center on Tuesday, June 16 at 7PM to present a marketing seminar titled "Managing Crop Price Volatility & Input Cost Uncertainty". Topics will include Crop Prices, Planted Acres & Weather Outlook, Estimating Farmer Breakeven Crop Prices, Determine '25 Crop ARC/PLC & Potential ECO Payments, Review your '26 Crop Pre-Harvest Marketing Plan, Understanding Geopolitical Issues & Input Supply Consolidation, Discuss Strategies for Managing Crop Prices & Input Costs. To reserve your seat, please call the Knox County Farm Bureau at (309) 342-2036 or visit knoxcfb.org HERE.