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Heart of America Grazing Conference

Explore how regenerative grazing can grow livestock operations.

Producers can stay in the loop on what’s moving in the world of regenerative grazing by attending the 2026 Heart of America Grazing…

Grandma and Child in Kitchen

Cooking with Grandma

County: DeWitt, Piatt, Macon

Spend the morning with grandchildren, sharing laughs, and making memories at the DeWitt County Extension office. Practice basic kitchen skills and learn how to read a recipe. Kids may attend…

loaf of sourdough bread

Sourdough Made Simple

County: Piatt, DeWitt, Macon

With the help of wild yeasts and bacteria, turn simple ingredients into flavorful loaves of sourdough. In this class, learn the basics of sourdough breadmaking, including caring for starter…

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Cooking with Grandma

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt

Spend the morning with grandchildren, sharing laughs and making memories at the Maroa Public Library. Practice basic kitchen skills and learn how to read a recipe. Kids may attend without a…

Mindful Minis and Microgreens at Vespasian Warner Public Library text overlaying a picture of a youth member touching microgreens

Mindful Minis and Microgreens

Vespasian Warner Public Library - Terrariums

This program encourages curiosity and connection to nature, while giving youth skills to foster calmness and well-being through caring for plants.
Youth will take home plant projects created.…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners at Blue Ridge Township Public Library, text shown over picture of young children

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Vibrant Vegetables

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners!

This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. These sessions explore the hidden…

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CHEF IN KITCHEN
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Certified Food Protection Managers

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 48 million people fall ill from foodborne diseases each year, and approximately 128,000 individuals require hospitalization. Businesses…

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Gardener wearing gloves holding a pot full of microgreens
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Mindful Minis and Microgreens

County: Macon, Piatt, DeWitt

Mindful Minis and Microgreens is a hands-on program for youth ages 5-10 that uses simple gardening activities, such as building terrariums and planting microgreens, to help children learn to slow…

Home Composting Basics text overlaying a purple background with a young girl adding cuttings to a compost pot pictured

Home Composting Basics

Ever wonder what happens to an apple core after you toss it in a compost bin? Come dig into the fascinating world of composting at this family-friendly event. Learn how to recycle your food scraps…

A person administering medication using a syringe.

Understanding GLP-1 Weight-Loss Medications: Clinical and Societal Impacts

Community Seminar Series: Summer Self-Care 2026
Uncover what current science reveals about GLP-1 drugs, including long-term use and the broader questions they raise about access and affordability.

GLP-1 medications are transforming how we…