Think you’ve seen it all after one farm tour? Think again!

Join The Land Connection as we support Savanna Institute’s June farm tour and dive into the seasonal highlights of one of their Illinois Demonstration Farms. You will be guided on a walking tour of Savanna Institute Demonstration Farm (Urbana) spotlighting the delicious windbreaks at this dynamic demonstration site.

First hour: Walking tour of the farm

Second hour: Interactive activity on the farm

Learn About Elderberry & Black Currants!

• What is elderberry?
• What is black currant?
• Establishment and propagation techniques
• Best management practices
• Pest and disease issues
• Cultivars, breeding program
• Harvesting and processing
• Market opportunities
• Benefits to wildlife, ecosystem services

June Interactive Activity:

• Properly pick elderberries and elderflowers
• Learn how to process elderberries and elderflowers

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