Grow, Harvest, Prepare, and Share
Youth gardening classes are back again at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center in 2026 with an additional opportunity to make some tasty recipes with harvested produce. Youth can participate in…
Identification of Common Nuisance Grasses
Grasses play a big role in natural ecosystems — from controlling soil erosion to supporting pollinators to providing food for livestock — but telling one from…
Get More From Your Forest! An introduction to foraging for landowners
School Lunch Rocks
School Lunch Rocks is an annual free training opportunity for school food service staff throughout southern Illinois. School Lunch Rocks is being provided by the Illinois CATCH onto Health…
2026 Youth Crop Scouting Competition
A competition that prepares youth for life beyond the field.There is no better way to check in on a crop field than to take a walk down a row. Crop scouting gives farmers a heads-up about…
Managing for Oak Regeneration: What does Current Research Tell us?
Enhancing oak regeneration is a top priority in Illinois forests, but successfully establishing new oak seedlings is not always easy, and success is not guaranteed. This presentation will…
Health Horizons: Your Path to a Future in Healthcare
Interested in a career in the healthcare industry? Join us for our virtual event, Health Horizons: Your Path to a Future in Healthcare on August 5 at 6 p.m. to hear directly from the…
Southwestern Illinois Agronomy Field Day
Learn about the latest crop production research and management practices at the Southwestern Illinois Agronomy Field Day hosted by University of Illinois Extension.
This…
What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety
Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…
4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon
4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!Head to the south show ring of the Junior Cattle…