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Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

PM Session
County: Putnam

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department of…

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Heart Healthy Cooking: Protein

County: Christian

Discover the power of protein and how it impacts your health! In this interactive class, you’ll learn about different types of proteins, both animal-based and plant-based, and explore how they…

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Open Office Hours

Dig into Farm Planning
County: Cook

Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm 
January 9, 16 and 23, 2026
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026

Drop in to use our conference room, internet, printer, refreshments and work on your farm…

McHenry County 4-H International Night

McHenry County 4-H International Night

County: McHenry

International Night, note that it is open to the public: Explore an exciting new world adventure! 4-H clubs are invited to share with other 4-H groups and the public all they have learned about a…

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Gardener's Pathway & Artisan Market

Come to this annual gardening workshop!
County: DeKalb
Hosted by the DeKalb County Master Gardeners

Grow your skills, spark your creativity, and connect with fellow plant lovers at this year’s Gardening Workshop and Artisan Market—a full day designed…

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Piatt County Packing Event

Piatt County 4-H
Join us to make a difference!
 
We’re excited to share that Piatt County 4-H has received a $1,000 Food Advocacy Grant!
With this support, we are partnering with Illini Fighting Hunger…
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2026 Gardening Insights

County: Macon
Saturday, February 28 | 7:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.$20 | 12 Classes 

Life Foursquare Church
2954 W Ash Ave.
Decatur, IL  62526

Sign up by February 22

Join the Macon…
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Joys of Gardening

A Saturday of Horticulture Fun!
County: Stephenson
Join us for the 27th Annual JOYS OF GARDENING on February 28, 2026, for a Saturday of Horticulture Fun!The event runs from 8:25 a.m. to Noon (registration at 8 a.m., keynote at 8:25 a.m.) at Highland…

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Big & Small Gardening

County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside

All ages are invited to learn more about gardening with the Lee County Master Gardeners. This series will be held the first Tuesday of the month starting September 2 through April 2026, with some…

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Succession Planning for Farm Families

County: LaSalle

Planning for the future of your farm is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family’s legacy.  Join us for an informative session on succession and estate planning…

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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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