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Registration now open for Illinois pesticide license in-person testing sessions
ALBION, Ill. – Whether you’re renewing an Illinois pesticide license or applying for one, registration is now open for local in-person testing sessions. Testing is provided by the Illinois Department of Agriculture in collaboration with Illinois Extension for pesticide applicators and operators...

Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits equip farmers with strategies for year ahead
URBANA, Ill. — With harvest season behind us and spring planting on the horizon, now is the time to prepare for the year ahead. University of Illinois Extension invites farmers, agronomists, and agriculture professionals to attend one of the...

Illinois Extension is hunting for deer donations for Hunters Feeding Illinois program
ALBION, Ill. – Illinois Extension is calling on deer hunters to help address food insecurity in local communities. Illinois Extension serving Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, and Wayne counties has added the Hunters Feeding Illinois program to the five-county unit for the 2025-2026 deer...

Register for in-person pesticide applicator training clinics, testing offered statewide
URBANA, Ill. — Lead with experience, safety, awareness, and knowledge to help ensure safer pesticide application with training from the University of Illinois Pesticide Safety Education Program. Sign up for an in-person training and testing...

University of Illinois Extension responds to rising food access needs
URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is responding to increased demand for food assistance amid the ongoing government shutdown and SNAP benefit disruptions. Publicly available resources are being shared by Extension to help Illinois...