Lifelong Learning
Announcements and Highlights
Annual Independent Grocer Summit - October 7
Join fellow independent grocers for the second annual grocer summit. Explore key topics, network with other leaders in independent grocery, and learn from innovators in the industry. Discover tools to stretch your margin in meaningful amounts and instruments for benchmarking profitability. Visit the AJMPU Extension Community and Economic Development webpage to view a video recap of last year's summit and learn more about efforts to provide access to nutritious food in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties.
4-H Animal Shows
Plan to attend any or all of the 2026 AJMPU 4-H animal shows this summer! Shows are ongoing throughout the months of July and August! View the events page, AJMPU 4-H webpage, or visit University of Illinois Extension - AJMPU on Facebook to stay up-to-date. Check out the Illinois 4-H webpage to learn more about opportunities to show in the future!
Fall Trash Blasts
Join us at Bean Ridge on September 4 for our monthly Trash Blast. Fall Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month through September and October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at various locations in the Shawnee National Forest. For questions or to request more information, contact Anne Townsend.
4-H Youth Development
Community & Economic Development
Food Donation Gardens
Horticulture
Local Foods & Small Farms
Natural Resources