Events

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State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest

Registration is open!

Youth evaluate meat cuts and demonstrate industry knowledge while building decision-making and critical thinking skills.

Date: March 6, 2026Age: Active 4-H membersLocation…

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Dig In and Discover

County: Piatt
This is a family-friendly event, designed to spark joy and creativity while giving participants the confidence to grow something beautiful. At multiple mini-workshops, Piatt County Master Gardeners…

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

Registration is open!

Youth evaluate dairy cattle and apply industry knowledge in a competitive setting designed to strengthen reasoning and evaluation skills.

Date: March 7, 2026Age: Active 4-H…

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4-H Junior Leadership Conference

Save the date! March 7–8, 2026

The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…

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To Seed or Not to Seed: What Is the Question?

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

This in-person educational series will guide you through a full gardening season — from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along the…

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Grow Together

Microgreens
Grow Together | Microgreens

Join us for some hands-on learning experiences designed to help you grow with confidence and community! Discover how to grow nutrient-packed microgreens and…
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Fun With Food

DeWitt County Teen Teachers
Fun with Food! 

Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers!  Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…

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Kitchen Safety Check-up

DeWitt County Nutrition and Wellness

Discuss 4 ways home cooks can be more food safe in their kitchens. What practices are you doing that might increase your risk of foodborne illness? Let’s talk food safety at home – from cleaning…

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Fun With Food

DeWitt County Teen Teachers
Fun with Food! 

Join us for an engaging program led by some of 4-H's finest young teachers!  Fun with Food blends STEM concepts with health and wellness, all through the experiential…
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4-H Family Fun Night

County: Macon, DeWitt, Piatt

Get ready for an evening of activities, food, and fun to learn about 4-H! 

Drop-in any time between 5 PM and 7 PM with the whole family.

Hosted by the DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt…

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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