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State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

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…

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Master Gardener Informational Booth

Christian County
County: Christian

Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …

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Yield Survey

Montgomery County
County: Montgomery

Montgomery County Extension will conduct the yearly yield survey of the area corn crop. Volunteers will break into groups and survey crops across the county to estimate yields. They will meet back…

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Fall Container Gardens

County: Fulton, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell

Extension Master Gardeners from Tazewell County host monthly meetings that include an educational program. The public is invited to join them for the program.

Bring Your Own Pot (BYOP) and…

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Annie's Project | Empowering Women in Agriculture

Pre-registration was required to attend this program.
County: Macon
Annie's Project empowers women in agriculture through education, networks and resources. This six week course will focus on five areas of risk management: production, financial, legal, personal and…
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Tree ID Walks

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt
Join us for a Tree ID Walk where you'll learn to identify tree species by their leaves, bark, and shape, explore native and introduced tree species, and discuss best practices for maintaining urban…
Salsa and chips

From Garden to Table, Crafting Fresh Salsa | BCSC

County: Bureau

Do you like salsa? Learn about different fruit and vegetables salsas like spicy tomato salsa, salsa Verde and sweet mango salsa.  Savor the season using produce from your garden, grocer, or…

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2024 Southern Illinois Food Security Summit

County: Williamson
Build a better future for our region.

Hunger is often hidden, but it is a huge issue in southern Illinois. According to Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap, more than 45,000 (14.3%) southern…

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Certified Food Protection Management Course

August 27 & August 30, 2024
County: Stephenson

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an…

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Stockmanship and Stewardship Event

County: JoDaviess, Stephenson, Winnebago

Join us for this Stockmanship and Stewardship workshop held in the heart of the driftless region, known for its’ rolling hills, fertile soils and abundant pastures. This will be an action-packed…

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