Events

High Tunnel Production Field Day

County: Pope

More Illinois specialty crop growers are planting in high tunnels to benefit from the extended growing season, increased crop diversity, higher yields, and improved quality. But high tunnels come…

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Delicious Discoveries Cooking Camp

Wayne County
County: Wayne
Delicious Discoveries Cooking Camp, where culinary adventures meet youthful creativity! Designed specifically for the vibrant minds of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders, this camp is a delectable journey…

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4-H Can Make a Difference

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 non-…

Woodland Restoration from Forests to Front Yards

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
You can help restore Illinois woodlands. 

Illinois' forests face numerous stressors, including invasive species, disease outbreaks, and shifting environmental conditions that have resulted in…

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Regional 4-H Showcase

County: Perry

The Regional Showcase will provide an additional avenue for 4-H youth in the southern 49 counties to showcase 4-H their projects. The showbook, and full details are available online HERE. …

Farm Safety for Youth: Keeping the Next Generation Safe

Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Reduce the dangers for youth on the farm by implementing safety precautions.

Young people are uniquely vulnerable to farm hazards, and children and teens make up a significant portion of injuries…

Addressing Mental Health and Stress in Agriculture

Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Identify challenges in agriculture roles to find strategies for alleviating stressors.

Farming and ranching are filled with stressors like financial pressures, uncertain conditions, long hours, and…

Resources for Farmers in Crisis

Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Know where to turn for crisis resources before it happens.

When injury, illness, or natural disasters strike, farmers and ranchers need help to continue operating. This program highlights two key…

Future of Ag Safety: How AI Will Transform Agriculture

Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Take ag safety into the future by exploring ag technology.

For the final webinar in the series, Illinois experts will look ahead at emerging technologies and innovations that will transform safety…