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Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits
Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the annual Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit this winter…

Winter Trails and Naturalist Tales 2026

County: Winnebago
Embrace winter's beauty through outdoor exploration and indoor inspiration at the University of Illinois Extension's Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Saturday,…

State 4-H Horse Judging Contest

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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…

Chainsaw safety and Pruning Young Trees

Community Tree Care Series Webinars
Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

Big & Small Gardening

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting through April 2026, with some months…

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Master Gardener Training

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee
Join others who share a love of gardening and plants to continue learning and develop skills to share your knowledge with others. Classes begin February 3, 2026, and will take place Tuesdays, from 5-…

Family Ice Fishing Clinic

County: Whiteside, Carroll, Lee

Learn the ins and outs of ice fishing from the professionals at an ice fishing clinic presented by IDNR Urban and Community Fishing Program and Illinois Extension. Join us at Sinnissippi Park in…

Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February

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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…

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…

Forming an LLC

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Discover the key questions to ask before selecting the LLC option. 

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

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