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!
Discovering Bats- Nighttime Superheroes!
Explore the nighttime world of bats and let your imagination take flight as you listen to a story with Illinois Master Naturalists Patti Powell and Beckie Wisdom! Together you’ll transform into a bat with your very own bat mask and test your bat skills with a game! This free program is designed for youth ages 6-12. View the AJMPU Events page to stay up to date on all upcoming events!
Events
4-H Youth Development
Community & Economic Development
Food Donation Gardens
Horticulture
Local Foods & Small Farms
Natural Resources