Events

State 4-H Horse Judging Contest

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…

Southwestern Agronomy Summit

Registration and the full event schedule will be available after December 1. For questions, please contact the event coordinator at the information below.

Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February

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 throughout the…

Forming an LLC

If you or your producers are curious about the details of an LLC, you’re not alone. Most farmers choose the LLC as their…

2026 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School

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

2026 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School

The 2026 program features a wide range of topics to help you meet the challenges of commercial fruit production in Southwestern…

Springfield Agronomy Summit

University of Illinois Extension is holding the Springfield Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers…

4-H Junior Leadership Conference

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…

State 4-H Awards Banquet

Celebrate our state award winners!

The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…

Land Leasing Basics

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…