Events

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Macoupin
Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…

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4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Macoupin
4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently! Our Public Speaking Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a supportive environment. Enrollment in the…

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CJMM Horse Showmanship Workshop

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

This Horse Showmanship at Halter Workshop will focus on teaching youth how to properly present their horse in hand for competition. Participants learn essential skills such as correct halter…

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Fruit Tree Grafting Workshop

County: Montgomery
Learn the art and science of grafting fruit trees, a technique that can improve fruit quality, increase yield, and enhance tree health led by Andrew Holsinger, horticulture educator, and Patrick…

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Carbohydrates Made Simple

County: Christian, Shelby

Carbohydrates can be confusing, but they do not have to be. In this class, we will break down what carbohydrates are, how much your body needs, and where to find them on a Nutrition Facts label.…

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Can that Strawberry Jam!

Youth Canning Class
County: Christian
Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make strawberry jam using…
An open jar of strawberry jam with a spoon inside, surrounded by fresh whole and halved strawberries. A green 4-H logo in the top left corner.

Can that Strawberry Jam!

Youth Canning Class
County: Montgomery
Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Nutrition & Wellness Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make strawberry jam using…

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First Aid and CPR Workshop

County: Christian, Montgomery
This workshop will cover essential life-saving skills, including basic first aid techniques and CPR, giving participants the confidence to respond effectively in emergency situations. Participants…

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4-H Agriculture Career Exploration Trip

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Participants will travel to Corteva Agriscience in Litchfield for a hands-on tour learning about soybean and wheat crop production. Next, they will head over to Worksaver, Inc. to learn about…

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Oak Tree Savanna Planting

Community Service
County: Montgomery

The Oak Tree Savanna Planting Workshop & Community Service Project is a hands-on event focused on planting 25 oak trees at 522 E Tremont St. in Hillsboro. This project is a grant-funded…

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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