Events

State 4-H Horse Judging Contest

Save the date!

The primary objective of these contests is to provide an opportunity for youth to demonstrate their knowledge of equine-related subject matter in a competitive setting where…

Chainsaw safety and Pruning Young Trees

Community Tree Care Series Webinars
Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Effingham

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

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DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

Macon County Master Gardener Training
County: Macon

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…

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DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

Piatt County Master Gardener Training
County: Piatt, DeWitt

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…

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Bloomington

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February

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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…

Backyard Book Art

County: Macon

Join us as Master Naturalist, Master Gardener, and art teacher Merry Lanker leads a creative workshop on painting garden pavers to look like your favorite novel. These charming "book pavers" make…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

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

Forming an LLC

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Discover the key questions to ask before selecting the LLC option. 

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

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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