The Fuel to Fight Cancer

Nutrition is a tool to support cancer prevention, treatment, and care. This lesson will discuss research on how food can reduce cancer risk and…

State 4-H Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest

Compete for one of three scholarships in this fun and friendly contest! The purpose of the contest is to create an educational activity that promotes youth development,…

Farm Safety for Youth: Keeping the Next Generation Safe

Young people are uniquely vulnerable to farm hazards, and children and teens make up a significant portion of injuries…

Natural Area Conservation in Illinois

Illinois is an innovator in natural areas conservation and management. Explore Illinois’ role in the natural areas movement, review conservation…

State 4-H Dog Show

4-H members who excel in the 4-H Dog project are encouraged to compete at the local 4-H dog obedience contest for a chance to advance to the Illinois 4-H Dog Show. Competition in…

Resources to Address Deer Impacts to Woodlands

White-tailed deer are an important part of Midwestern forests, but their browsing has an impact on forest health. Explore…

2024 Pumpkin Field Day

As Illinois ranks number one in both pumpkin production and processing, it provides a great opportunity…

Addressing Mental Health and Stress in Agriculture

Farming and ranching are filled with stressors like financial pressures, uncertain conditions, long hours, and…

4-H Archery State Shoot

Illinois 4-H State Shoots in rifle, pistol, archery, and shotgun are intended to provide an opportunity for teenage 4-H members to compete with those with like interests…

Master Urban Farmer Training - Fall 2024

About the program:

After completing this 12-week course, participants will understand how implementing systems and standardized production practices expands a farm's capacity to produce food…