Extension educator seeks input on small‑farmer needs, training and land access
Alexis Barnes, local food systems and small farms educator with Extension, presented a physical needs assessment and a QR code, said she will shift programming to improve enrollment and land‑access supports, and reported the Illinois extension director will visit a proposed research farm site in April.
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Alexis Barnes, who introduced herself to the committee as the local food systems and small farms educator with Extension, told members she is circulating a printed needs‑assessment and QR code to collect farmer input on training and technical assistance needs.
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