Events

Youth Crop Scouting Competition

A competition that prepares youth for life beyond the field.

For youth looking towards a career in agriculture, specifically within the agronomy sector, the Illinois Youth Crop Scouting Competition…

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…

Inflation: How it Affects a Fixed-Income Budget

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…

Spiders, Drought, and Weeds! Oh My!

The Crossing Garden Education series is a free monthly program focusing on a variety of topics during the 2025 growing season. Join the Master Gardeners for this month's session to learn how to…

Homegrown Harvest: Soils, Composting, and Fall Seed Sowing

Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed starting, warm and cool…

2025 Southern Region 4-H Showcase

Showcase your projects and livestock.

University of Illinois Extension believes in giving our youth the opportunity to show off their skills and knowledge. We are partnering with DuQuoin State Fair…

2025 State 4-H Shooting Sports Competitions: Air Rifle

Join us for the Illinois 4-H Air Rifle State Shoot!

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in air rifle, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those…

2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” 
To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the…

2025 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.” 
To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the…

Lets Put it To Bed

The Crossing Garden Education series is a free monthly program focusing on a variety of topics during the 2025 growing season. Join the Master Gardeners for this month's session and learn what…