4-H Horticulture Workshop - Let's Get Gardening!
Youth will have a chance to get their hands into the soil by planting early-season plant starts (grown by the Monticello High School…
4-H Archery Recruitment Shoot
Land Leasing Basics
Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…
Get Out of the House Now!
The Crossing Garden Education 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…
Gardening on a Budget
Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…
Foods from the Home Kitchen: Illinois Cottage Food Law
Start your food business at home as a Cottage Food Operation. In Illinois, certain foods can be made in home kitchens and sold at farmers' markets and other locations. Learn the basics of Illinois…
Homegrown Harvest: Soil Health and Planting Cool Season Crops
Homegrown Harvest is a series of free, family-friendly vegetable garden workshops designed to support beginning gardeners through the growing season. Topics include seed sowing, soil health,…
Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners
This program will introduce youth to nature and gardening through storybooks and fun learning activities. This session explores the fascinating…
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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests
Registration is open!The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set! Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.
The 4-H state horse judging…
Motivation Monday: Diabetes at the Y
Understanding how food impacts blood sugar can increase your confidence to manage diabetes day-to-day. Join Illinois Extension for educational sessions to strengthen your knowledge and skills.…