Gardening on a Budget
Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…
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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests
Save the date!Mark your calendars for April 18 – 19 for the 4-H state horse bowl, horse speaking & hippology contests to take place on UI campus in Champaign-Urbana. As usual, hippology…
Rend Lake Pollinator Garden Stewardship Day
University of Illinois Extension is partnering with the US Army Corps of Engineers to provide public pollinator garden stewardship opportunities at the Rend Lake Project Office Visitor Center from…
State 4-H Public Speaking Contest
Save the date!4-H excels in preparing youth to speak confidently. The Illinois State 4-H Public Presentation Contest allows youth to highlight their exceptional presentation abilities in a…
Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest
About the Program
The Illinois 4-H livestock judging program teaches youth to identify livestock breeds and evaluate traits that improve local herds. The annual contest is held on the…
State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest
Poultry Judging Contest 2026
IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…
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State 4-H Reel Adventure Family Fish Camp
Mark your calendars!Reel Adventure Family Fishing Camp was such a success last year we had to offer it again this year!
Do you have family members that love fishing or would like to…
State 4-H Robotics Competition
Save the date!Mark your calendars for May 2, 2026 with more info to come!
It’s one thing to program and build a robot; it’s another thing to do it as a team. This statewide event is an…
State 4-H Cooking Competition
Save the date!To all of our young aspiring chefs get ready for a shared statewide experience in the kitchen! Be on the lookout for more information about the event soon, and while you wait - put…
Cake It ‘Til You Make It State 4-H Cake Decorating Competition
Save the date!In this high-energy, live cake decorating competition, youth will engage in a creative, hands-on experience that fosters artistic expression, builds confidence, and promotes life…