Farmland Owners Conference

Owning farmland comes with added responsibility and questions. 

Many moving pieces go into owning land. Ownership can often create questions and become stressful and overwhelming for the…

From Flour to Ferment: Sourdough Starter Essentials

Learn simple steps to create your own starter with just flour and water.

Dive into sourdough fermentation's long history and science and learn how to make your starter with two simple ingredients:…

Winter Tree Identification

Forestry Extension and Research Specialist Chris Evans will be joining us on December 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center for a Winter Tree ID workshop.

Identifying trees…

Hort. for the Holidays, Porch Pots

Holidays are a great time to get creative with horticulture projects. Try out some fun holiday horticulture with us. 
 *Oct 22 Pumpkin decorating with succulents Kaskaskia College…

Hort. for the Holidays, Evergreen Wreath Workshop

Holidays are a great time to get creative with horticulture projects. Try out some fun holiday horticulture with us. 
 *Oct 22 Pumpkin decorating with succulents Kaskaskia College…

Rise and Shine: Sourdough Bread-Making Essentials

Discover the benefits, techniques, and tips for perfecting your homemade bread.

Why is sourdough bread so popular? Learn the benefits of sourdough and explore the fundamental steps to making your…

Hort. for the Holidays, Growing and Harvesting Luffa

Holidays are a great time to get creative with horticulture projects. Try out some fun holiday horticulture with us. 

 *Oct 22 Pumpkin decorating with succulents Kaskaskia College…

Thriving Youth Thriving Clubs: 4-H Thriving Model Volunteer Training Series - Relationships Session

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At this three-part training for adult volunteers, learn about the fundamentals of the 4-H Thriving Model of Positive Youth Development and how creating an environment for…

Bridging the Gap: Technology Adoption in Small Holder Farms

Adopting new technology for any size farming operation has its challenges. 

Discuss the unique challenges and opportunities smallholder farms face in adopting new technologies. This final…

Super Saturday

Enjoy a day of creating and holiday fun for kids. Choose one workshop or attend them all! 

These workshops all have a holiday theme and will be a great opportunity for youth to learn…