State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest
Registration is open!Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6, 2026 for the 2026 Illinois State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest!
University of Illinois Meat Science Lab10:00 a.m.…-
4-H Junior Leadership Conference
Save the date! March 7–8, 2026The Illinois 4-H Junior Leadership Conference (JLC) is an engaging, hands-on event designed for junior high 4-H members in 7th and 8th grade. It introduces youth to…
Gardeners' BIG Day 2026
OSHA Basics 101
Learn how to avoid being in the 'hot-seat" by learning some techniques to help you reduce the chances of being fined when an audit happens with your business.
Brian Bothast, OSHA…
State 4-H Building a Better 4-H Poster Training
Big Ideas, Clear Displays! Building a Better 4-H Poster is happening March 18, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm via Zoom!
Ever wonder why some posters grab your attention right away? In this…
Wily and Wild Animal Invaders in Illinois
Across the U.S., including Illinois, many non-native wildlife species have found their way into new environments where they can be a threat. Explore the…
Afterschool Networking Group Meeting
Each month staff from any type of afterschool program are invited to this professional networking opportunity. The monthly meetings are designed to focus on resource sharing, connecting agencies…
State 4-H Awards Banquet
Celebrate our state award winners!Celebrate our state award winners!
The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…
Land Leasing Basics
Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…
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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests
Registration is open!The 2026 State Horse Contest dates are set! Contest rules and entry information are now available on the State 4-H website.
The 4-H state horse judging…