Ogle County teacher Tammy Greene of Kings School has been selected as the 2025 Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Runner-Up.  A fourth-grade teacher, she has inspired countless students with her passion for learning during her 30-plus-year teaching career.  Greene looks for ways to incorporate hands-on experiences for her students to make learning educational and memorable. Way to go, Tammy! Read more here.

From 9 am to 3 pm, in collaboration with DeKalb County Forest Preserve, this free event is offered for families to get outside, have fun, and explore an enjoyable destination. There will be various educational and recreational activities for the whole family!

Larson Huss is a 4-H member of the Somonauk Haymakers 4-H Club in DeKalb County. He was recently honored at the 23rd Annual International Route 66 Film Festival in Springfield where he debuted his film. He was honored as Best Junior Filmmaker of his animated stop-motion film, Mr. Cool and the ATM, developed through a 4-H video-making project. Top-notch work, Larson, congratulations! Read more here (Larson is in the middle of the photo).

Register here by Dec. 4! Hear from experts providing insight on how to overcome issues that are important to your business on Dec. 17 from 8 am- 4 pm. Topics like geopolitics and global grain markets to taking advantage of federal labor programs on the farm. Guest host is Rob Sharkey, "The Shark Farmer," and featured guest speakers are State Senator Andrew Chesney & State Representative Bradley Fritts.