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…
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4-H Can Make a Difference Statewide Canned Food Drive
The 4-H Can Make a Difference Can/Non-Perishable Food drive is back again at the Illinois State Fair this year!
We will be located inside the Orr Building this year collecting…
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…
Inflation: How it Affects a Fixed-Income Budget
Have you visited the grocery store recently and noticed that an item you regularly purchase is more expensive than usual? According to the…
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 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…
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2025 Southern Region 4-H Showcase
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…
Crop Rotation: Building Resilient Gardens
Learn how crop rotation can improve a garden’s soil health, reduce pests and diseases, and even boost overall productivity. This…
