2005 Field Day

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Photos from 2005 Alternative Crops Field Day

Held July 21, 2005 from 2-4 p.m. at the

Western Illinois University Agriculture Field Laboratory

 

Extremely hot conditions! 98 F, plenty of water and ice cream for everyone

Welcome from Agriculture Department Chair, Dr. William Bailey
 

 

 
 

Hayride tour of plots
        

Dr. Phippen explaining kenaf production
    		 

 

 
       
Okra Variety Trials
 

 

 

 

Fred Iutzi explains flax production
          

 

Local producers examine flax plants

 

 

 

 

Herb Knudsen explains current milkweed markets

 

 

 

 

 

 

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