Events

State 4-H Horse Judging Contest

Registration is open!

The primary objective of these contests is to provide an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter in a competitive setting where…

Chainsaw safety and Pruning Young Trees

Community Tree Care Series Webinars
Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Effingham

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

Annual Backyard Maple Syrup Production Workshop 2026

County: Pope
The tenth annual backyard maple syrup production workshop will be held on Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 10am-12:15pm at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center, located at 354 State Highway 145 N,…

Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February

Registration is open!

You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…

Public Speaking Exhibition - AJMPU 4-H

County: Pulaski, Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Union

4-H members in Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties are invited to participate in the Public Speaking Exhibition February 11. The event will take place in the Education Center…

2026 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School

Make your specialty crop flourish and profit. 

Get practical research-based information at Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School. Current trends in insect and disease management, as…

Snake Road Sentinels - Spring Workshop

County: Union, Pulaski, Massac, Johnson, Alexander

Have you heard the calling to become a community scientist? Attend this in-person or online training February 28 to help us collect data along Snake Road in the Shawnee National Forest. Click here…

State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest

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Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6, 2026 for the 2026 Illinois State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest!

University of Illinois Meat Science Lab 10:00 a.m.…
College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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