Events

2026 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School

Get current research-based information on growing tree fruits.

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

Online for Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell Counties
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

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…

4-H Livestock Day

YQCA training opportunity and much more
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

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…

Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Learn the art and science of fruit tree pruning with Kurt Christ of Christ Orchard in this hands-on workshop designed for gardeners of all experience levels. Participants will learn why, when, and…

Springfield Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits
Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Springfield Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the Springfield Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers…

After Planting and Tree Responses

Community Tree Care Series Webinars
Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

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

Conservation@Home Evaluator Training

In-person for Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell counties
County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

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…

2026 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale

Let trusted genetics strengthen and lead your herd.

Cattle producers need to consider all genetic information when it comes to making decisions about their cattle herd. The Illinois…

Legacy & Law: Navigating Farm Succession

County: McDonough

Legacy & Law: Navigating Farm Succession

Planning for the future of your farm is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, your land, and your legacy.…

Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Learn where to start with cover crops from farmers already growing them. 

Thought about incorporating cover crops into a current farming operation? Learn from those already growing them during…

College of Agricultural, Consumer & Environmental Sciences Illinois Extension

101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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