Events

2025 4-H and FFA Livestock and Dairy Judging Contest

County: Jackson, Williamson, Randolph, Perry, Franklin
The 4-H and FFA Livestock and Dairy Judging Contest will be held Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to noon (dairy begins at 10 a.m.) at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Youth will be judged in the…

Food Challenge Competition

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Are you ready to master the culinary arts? Step into the spotlight as a young cooking star at the 4-H Food Challenge. Present your culinary creation in a competition designed to spark creativity,…

Swine & Goat Showmanship clinic

County: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, Williamson
Join us on March 15 at 11 a.m. at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds in the covered horse arena for a swine and goat showmanship clinic! Youth will master the art of showing swine and goats. Whether you'…

Land Leasing Basics

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Don’t forget about the basics when considering leasing land. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may not think twice about the lease itself. Until things…

Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Livestock Clinic

County: Jackson, Williamson

Join us for an educational clinic on March 18, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office, 402 Ava Rd. Murphysboro, IL 62966. Learn how to show Swine, Beef and Sheep with SIU and 4…

Cool-Season Vegetables

Growing Great Vegetables Webinar Series

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Discover which crops grow as…

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2025 Rain Garden Rumble

Who will you root for?
It's a native plant playoff! 

Get to know 28 of the native plants found in the Red Oak Rain Garden by building a bracket and voting for your favorites. Cast your votes during daily…

2025 Perry County 4-H Passport Party

County: Perry

Explore the world at the Passport Party at the Pinckneyville Jr. High School, located at 700 E. Water Street. This year's theme is the country of South Africa and the state of Georgia. Join us for…

Pancake Day

County: Randolph, Perry, Franklin

Stop by the Sparta VFW Post on Saturday, March 22, for an all-you-can-eat breakfast with proceeds supporting Randolph County 4-H.

Hosted by the Randolph County Foundation, pancake day has…

Attracting Ruby-Throated Hummingbirds to Your Own Backyard Pollinator Garden

County: Jackson, Williamson

Join Horticulture Educator  Kim Rohling on March 22 from 1-2 p.m. at the  Giant City State Park Visitor Center, 1-245 Giant City Rd, Makanda, IL 62958, to learn about the natural history…