Events

Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training February

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…

Forming an LLC

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

Changing Climate and Historic Pests

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

Dudley Smith Farm Winter Meeting 2026

Stay informed on current agriculture practices and the latest research taking place at Dudley Smith Farm during the annual Winter Meeting. Topics this year include:

Winter-Sowing Workshop - Conservation@Home

Winter is the perfect time to start native plants from seed. Join us to learn the winter sowing method, a simple technique that uses natural freeze–thaw cycles to break seed dormancy. In this…

2026 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School

Get practical research-based information at Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School. Current trends in insect and disease management, as…

2026 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School

The 2026 program features a wide range of topics to help you meet the challenges of commercial fruit production in Southwestern…

Conservation@Home Evaluator Training

Master Volunteers who are looking to certify as an evaluator can join us for continuing education.

Master Volunteers can help their community become part of a conservation movement! Join our…

Master Naturalist Meeting

We are tracking attendance at the meetings to turn in to the state. If you plan on attending, please register at go.illinois.edu/mnfeb26. 

This will be our first meeting together, it…

4-H Livestock Day

We hope you will join us for a day filled with fun, practical livestock knowledge, and lots of learning! In addition, attendance of the whole event will fulfill the annual YQCA course requirement…