Events

DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

Start your Master Gardener volunteer experience by attending these Tuesday morning training sessions!

To become a Master Gardener, all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer…

Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February

You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held throughout the…

Forming an LLC

If you or your producers are curious about the details of an LLC, you’re not alone. Most farmers choose the LLC as their…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…

2026 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School

Get practical research-based information at Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School. Current trends in insect and disease management, as…

2026 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School

The 2026 program features a wide range of topics to help you meet the challenges of commercial fruit production in Southwestern…

Springfield Agronomy Summit

University of Illinois Extension is holding the Springfield Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers…

Master Naturalist Book Club

Join us each month as we read a different nature-themed book and enjoy a lively discussion. You do not have to be a Master Naturalist to participate. Everyone 18 and over is welcome. It's a great…

Annie's Project Workshop

Join us in Annie's Project Workshop and learn about all 5 areas of risk management - financial, human resource, legal, market, and production. This course will allow you to learn from women…

4-H Junior Leadership Conference

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…