Dixon Springs Agricultural Center - Illinois Extension

Dixon Springs Agricultural Center - Illinois Extension DSAC links the classrooms of University of Illinois and the USDA with the farms in Southern Illinois.

The Dixon Springs Agricultural Center and Pope-Hardin Extension office will be closed today, September 7th, for Labor Da...
09/07/2026

The Dixon Springs Agricultural Center and Pope-Hardin Extension office will be closed today, September 7th, for Labor Day.

Mark your calendars for Trunk or Treat on October 23 from 5-8 p.m at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center! University o...
09/03/2026

Mark your calendars for Trunk or Treat on October 23 from 5-8 p.m at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center! University of Illinois Extension invites the community to enjoy a fun evening of trunk or treating, games, and prizes. Chili, hotdogs, chips, and drinks will be available for purchase as a fundraiser for the Pope County 4-H Clover Crew. Businesses, organizations, and individuals are also invited to join the fun by setting up a trunk or table to hand out treats! To participate, contact Ashlea Grumley at [email protected] or (618) 695-2441

09/01/2026

Summer gardens are beginning to turn brown and it's time to look ahead to fall. You may be wondering, "what will I do now?". Before you put up your garden tools for the summer, there are a few things you can do to set your garden up for success for the next growing season!

Join Extension on Sep. 22 at the Eldorado First Baptist Church for a Summer Garden Wrap-Up event to learn about fall garden tasks, cover crops for the home or community garden, and tips and resources for ensuring safe storage of home-preserved food!

Learn more and register at go.illinois.edu/SummerGardenWrap-up

The greenhouse is currently OUT of tomatoes but has plenty of cucumbers and peppers for sale. Greenhouse hours are Monda...
08/25/2026

The greenhouse is currently OUT of tomatoes but has plenty of cucumbers and peppers for sale. Greenhouse hours are Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a lunch closure from noon-1 p.m. Please note that the greenhouse will be CLOSED on Wednesday, August 26th.

Congratulations to our local 4-H members for their achievements at state fair!
08/24/2026

Congratulations to our local 4-H members for their achievements at state fair!

The greenhouse currently has green tomatoes and cherry tomatoes available, although supplies are limited and expected to...
08/13/2026

The greenhouse currently has green tomatoes and cherry tomatoes available, although supplies are limited and expected to run out into next week. There are plenty of cucumbers and peppers available at this time.

The greenhouse is open from 8 a.m to 4 p.m with a lunch closure from noon to 1 p.m. Please note that the greenhouse will be closed on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

08/03/2026

That's a wrap on the 2026 Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share summer youth program at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center!

Participants spent the summer planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and learning about where food comes from. In the kitchen, they discovered ways to prepare new dishes and build confidence in cooking. Participants also gave back to the community by harvesting fresh produce from the garden to help fill the Blessing Box.

The final cooking class ended on a sweet note with homemade ice cream made in a bag. Participants also enjoyed a visit with some of the DSAC cows.

Be on the lookout next summer for more opportunities!

07/31/2026

Big news from Illinois Extension!
We’re proud to announce the launch of our new Health and Community Wellness (HCW) program area — designed to meet the evolving needs of Illinois residents as families and communities face challenges in health, nutrition, relationships, and financial well-being.

One of the first initiatives: the Center for Food Systems, Nutrition Security, and Health Integration — opening in July 2026. This statewide hub will drive research, innovation, and leadership to strengthen food systems, improve nutrition security, and advance community health across Illinois.

Housed within the University of Illinois College of ACES, Illinois Extension connects the research and expertise of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with communities across all 102 Illinois counties.

👉 Read to learn more https://extension.illinois.edu/news-releases/extension-launches-health-and-community-wellness-center-strengthen-illinois-communities

You can help shape solutions to food waste! Take a 10-minute survey about meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and ...
07/28/2026

You can help shape solutions to food waste! Take a 10-minute survey about meal planning, grocery shopping, cooking, and what happens in the kitchen at go.illinois.edu/FoodWasteSurvey.

Your thoughts on what works well for your household and what is challenging will help guide food waste prevention programs that support cost savings, stronger communities, and a healthier environment.

Questions? Contact Ashley Belle at [email protected].

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354 State Highway 145 North
Simpson, IL
62985

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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