2025 Gardening Insights

It's never too early to start thinking about gardening.  Join the Macon County Master Gardeners for a fun, engaging day of classroom-style sessions both beginning and expert gardeners will enjoy…

2025 Crop Management Conference | Online

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…

Certified Food Protection Managers

Businesses serving food in Illinois must have staff trained as Certified Food Protection Managers. This two-day course will cover the federal food code, including topics of safe food handling, proper…

Hot and Fast: Cooking with an Air Fryer

Air fryers have become a popular kitchen countertop appliance because they are easy to use, energy-efficient, cook a variety of foods, and clean up easily. If your air fryer sits unused or you are…

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Integrated Water Management Workshop for Farmers and Landowners

Don't wait until the field is overflowing to determine water management strategies. 

In times of changing environmental conditions, unmanaged drainage water with a lack of soil conservation…

Abiotic and Biotic Stressors

Tree stress and failure can stem from many factors. 

Don’t be hasty to blame insects or diseases for your tree problems. Many tree stresses stem from abiotic or non-living factors such as…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Do you love to read? Do you love the natural world? If you answered yes to both of these questions then you will love the discussions our book club has every month. Please feel free to join us! …

State 4-H Meat Judging Contest

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…

Fruit Tree Pruning

Come Join the Master Gardeners at the Crossing Healthcare Garden Orchard. We will teach you how and when to prune your fruit trees and make the proper cuts. 
This hands-on learning experience…

Take Charge of Your Pain Webinar Series 2025

Learn useful strategies for chronic pain management.

The Take Charge of Your Pain webinar series is a group class designed to help participants manage their symptoms and live healthily with…