Foodworks Upcoming Events
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Date(s) - 02/18/2026 - 02/22/2026
12:00 am
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Food Works of Southern Illinois will host two upcoming winter events for farmers and those interested in
growing! Noah Scalero of Beetroot Farm will present a “Crop Planning” webinar on Wednesday, February
18th and Jill Rendleman will host a Field Day Sunday, February 22nd at All Seasons Farm about “Winter
Growing”!
Contact: Ellen Esling, Farm Services Director, Food Works of Southern Illinois
ellen@fwsoil.org, (618) 559-2629
Crop Planning Webinar with Noah Scalero of Beetroot Farm
Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 7-8pm
Free, virtual event; attendees must register here.
Food Works of Southern Illinois invites you to create a crop plan using Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel!
Noah Scalero of Beetroot Farm in Carbondale, Illinois will show attendees how to:
● Plan successions of crops throughout the season
● Create a seed starting schedule
● Calculate how many seeds or plants you will need to fill up a bed
● Estimate yield per bed
This webinar is perfect for beginning farmers, gardeners, or seasoned growers looking to level-up their
crop plan.
About Beetroot Farm
Beetroot Farm started in 2023 and provides over 30 varieties of fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers to
the local Carbondale community. Noah Scalero is committed to using production practices that are soil
building, using no agricultural chemicals, low-tillage practices, cover cropping, and on-farm composting.
He recently taught Food Works Farm Beginnings and has lended his expertise in growing intensively for
profit on a small scale, and starting a farm from raw land. Learn more about Beetroot Farm here.
Winter Growing Field Day with Jill Rendleman of All Seasons Farm
Sunday, February 22, 2026, 1-4pm
Location: All Seasons Farm; Cobden, IL
Growing fresh produce year-round is possible in Southern Illinois. Join Jill Rendleman of All Seasons
Farm to learn the strategies and equipment used to produce high-quality vegetables throughout the winter
months. This in-person field day will include both indoor classroom instruction and guided outdoor farm
tours.
Topics covered will include:
● Types of season-extension covers for winter production, including low and medium hoops,
caterpillar tunnels, and unheated high tunnels
www.fwsoil.org P.O. Box 3855, Carbondale, IL 62902 (618) 370-3287
● Winter seeding and planting schedules for different growing systems
● Vegetable varieties best suited for winter production
● Low-cost, low-input approaches to season extension
● Recommended books and articles for further learning
Registration
This event is free and open to the public; a $10 donation is appreciated, but not required. Space is limited
and registration is required to secure your seat. Please register at www.fwsoil.org/field-days.
About All Seasons Farm
All Seasons Farm is a family-operated produce farm located in the heart of Southern Illinois, between
Anna and Carbondale. For more than a decade, the farm has focused on growing year-round Certified
Organic vegetables and fruit using bio-intensive and regenerative practices that prioritize soil health and
nutrient density. The team starts plants by hand with heirloom and non-GMO seed varieties and grows
them in biologically healthy soil that is tested annually to support robust plant growth. All Seasons also
raises pasture-raised chickens and offers fresh eggs, herbs, and seasonal farm products. The farm’s
Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program allows members to receive weekly shares of seasonal
organic produce, eggs, or gourmet mushrooms, as well as opportunities to participate in farm tours and
other community events. All Seasons Farm held USDA Certified Organic certification for many years and
has recently transitioned to Certified Naturally Grown certification, reflecting a continued commitment to
responsible, transparent farming practices. Learn more about All Seasons Farm at
https://www.allseasons-farm.com/.
About Food Works
The Southern Illinois Farming Alliance (SIFA) is a farmer-driven network, whose focus is to encourage
area farmers, gardeners, and local eaters to learn from one another and is just one of the many
programs Food Works offers. Food Works is a non-profit organization, dedicated to creating a
sustainable food economy in Southern Illinois. If you have any questions about Food Works or want to
learn more about any of the Food Works programs which include SIFA, Farm Beginnings, Food Works
Winter and Mobile Farmers Market and the Southern Illinois Link Hub, visit www.fwsoil.org or contact
ellen@fwsoil.org.
Food Works is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to creating a sustainable food economy in
Southern Illinois. Through farmer training and consumer education, Food Works promotes long-term
farming networks that create healthy soils, healthy food, and healthy communities in the 23 counties
that make up Southern Illinois. (www.fwsoil.org)