Events

2025 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School

Position your commercial fruit and vegetable crop for success.

Commercial fruit and vegetable growers face a lot of uncertainties. One thing is certain: University of Illinois Extension has the…

2025 Crop Management Conference | Champaign

Use current data and research to strategize crop production planning. 

Analyzing last year’s statewide crop trends alongside current research helps to strengthen planning for the 2025 crop…

Tree Identification and Health Assessment

Community Tree Care Series
Proper tree identification encourages proper care and better health. 

Learn to recognize and classify various tree species using leaf shape, bark, fruit, and other characteristics. This…

Inflation: How it Affects a Fixed-Income Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2025
Learn strategies and resources to deal with inflation.

Have you visited the grocery store recently and noticed that an item you regularly purchase is more expensive than usual? According to the…

Organic production transition and other alternatives

County: Kane, DuPage, Kendall
Join us for FREE online webinar on Thursday, Feb. 13 from 6-7 p.m.

Learn all about the process for transitioning from conventional land to certified organic production for row crops,…

4-H Youth Meat Judging Series: St. Libory

Mark Your Calendars!

The Illinois Association of Meat Processors and the University of Illinois Meats Judging Team are collaborating to continue the Illinois Meats Judging Series in 2025! Mark your…

Fabric Fanatics: Doll clothes and sleeping bag

County: Kane, DuPage, Kendall
Join Fabric Fanatics 4-H Club for two upcoming sessions:

Doll Clothes | February 15 | 9:00 - 11:30 a.m.

Ages: 8-18 (as of 9/1/24) for advanced-beginner sewists or anyone interested in…

4-H Scraps to Stories: Junk Journaling Workshop

Register now!

This interactive virtual workshop will guide youth through the art of junk journaling, where they’ll turn everyday materials into meaningful, one-of-a-kind journals. …

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Climate Stewards Training

Spring 2025
Ready to help change the world? Become an Illinois Extension Climate Steward! 

Climate change is a global issue with community-level solutions. This spring, learn from University of Illinois…

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Freeport

2025 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training Series
Certify the importance of livestock health with livestock manager training. 

Having individuals who complete livestock manager certification training shows dedication and responsibility to the…