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2026 Driftless Region Beef Conference

Learn from other cattle producers who are facing similar issues affecting the region. 

Cattle prices have been at record highs year after year, but producers still need to focus on the basics…

State 4-H Fun with Food Science at Home

Register now!

Come learn about food science and the food industry AND make homemade ice cream in this fun, hands-on workshop by the Chicagoland Food Science Foundation! There will be $50 Amazon…

State 4-H Fashion Revue

Registration is open!

4-H youth will showcase their skills in clothing construction, fashion design, and personal presentation in two competition levels: Junior (ages 8-13) and Senior (ages 14-18…

Seed Swap and Demonstration

Kane County Master Gardeners
County: Kane
Get free seeds while learning

Do you want to expand your gardens, or are you new to gardening? Get a jump on the growing season with the 2nd Kane County Master Gardener Community Seed Swap on…

Construction and Urban Soils

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-…

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…

Federal Legislative 2026 Update

Local Government Education
Discover how shifting federal policies will reshape Illinois communities.

Each year, changes in federal legislation can have a significant impact on Illinois communities, requiring a careful…

Kendall County Master Gardener Seed Swap

County: Kendall
Get free seeds!

Do you want to expand your gardens, or are you new to gardening? Get a jump on the growing season with the 9th annual Kendall County Master Gardener Community Seed Swap on Saturday…

Seed Swap with Aurora Public Library

Intercambio de semillas
County: DuPage, Kane

Free seeds available! The DuPage County Master Gardeners will be available to answer questions. 
¡Semillas gratis disponibles! Los maestros jardineros estarán aquí para…

State 4-H Horse Judging Contest

Registration is open!

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…

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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