Three “R’s” of Rural Living

To help landowners understand rural property owner rights and responsibilities as well as to learn about landowner program opportunities, the Northwestern Illinois Land and Farm Preservation Coalition has put together “The Three “R’s” of Rural Living” seminar series with the first session “Rights, Rules, & Responsibilities” set for Feb. 25 at the Community Building, Elizabeth.

The second session “Bought Some Acreage. Now What?” will be held on March 31 at the Holy Cross Church, Stockton.

Check-in for each session begins at 8:30 a.m. with both programs running from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Each program utilizes several guest speakers from a number of area organizations. Topics covered at the Feb. 25 session include typical property easements, well and septic issues, zoning, land use, understanding property assessment, forestry and conservation development acts, legal disposal of unwanted items and local recycling opportunities. March 31 topics include knowing your property features and soils, leasing options for cropland, pastures, and buildings, government programs, legal primer on key landowner laws, landowner liability and risk management, and land improvement options.

Registration fee is $25 per session or $40 for both sessions with a discount available for additional family members. To register or to obtain more information on the workshop, contact Jo-Carroll Extension at either 815-858-2273 in Elizabeth or 815-244-9444 in Mt. Carroll. On-line registration can also be done via the Jo-Carroll Unit website at http://jdc.extension.uiuc.edu

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