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Identification of Common Nuisance Grasses

Which Grass is Which Workshops

Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…

ABCs of School Nutrition

ABCs of School Nutrition - Rockford

County: Winnebago
To uphold the highest standards in school nutrition, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) requires all school nutrition professionals to complete annual training to meet USDA Professional…
Lush green corn plants at a field edge with Youth Crop Scouting Competition text

2026 Youth Crop Scouting Competition

A competition that prepares youth for life beyond the field.

There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Crop scouting gives farmers a heads-up about…

A forest with the sun setting behind the text "Forestry Stewardship Series"

Managing for Oak Regeneration: What does Current Research Tell us?

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

Enhancing oak regeneration is a top priority in Illinois forests, but successfully establishing new oak seedlings is not always easy, and success is not guaranteed.  This presentation will…

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Health Horizons: Your Path to a Future in Healthcare

Interested in a career in the healthcare industry? Join us for our virtual event, Health Horizons: Your Path to a Future in Healthcare on August 5 at 6 p.m. to hear directly from the…

fruits and vegetables

ABCs of School Nutrition

Summer Learning Institute
County: Stephenson
To uphold the highest standards in school nutrition, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) requires all school nutrition professionals to complete annual training to meet USDA Professional…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…

field with cover crops growing through organic matter

Taking the Next Steps in Cover Crop Management

County: Stephenson

Local corn and soybean producers are invited to attend "Taking the Next Steps in Cover Crop Management", an educational program focused on advancing cover crop management and decision‑making.

Radiating clover version of 4-H logo.

4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon

4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!

Head to the south show ring of the Junior Cattle…

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Selling Timber: What the Landowner Needs to Know

Forestry Stewardship Webinar Series 2026

When it comes time to harvest trees from your woodland, are you prepared? MU Extension forestry state specialist Hank Stelzer will walk viewers through the process of selling timber from start to…