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Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond

County: JoDaviess

The “Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond” series will focus on management strategies to improve pasture productivity and resilience. The sessions build upon each other by highlighting…

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Green Connections: Seeds of a Nation

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

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4-H Public Speaking Contest

County: Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington

Sign up today for the 4-H Public Speaking Contest! The contest is open to 4-H youth in Bond, Clinton, Marion, Jefferson, & Washington counties interested in showing off their skills!

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Conservation Practices for Profitable Farms

Sustainability on the Farm
County: Marshall

Sustainability on the Farm is a series of educational programs designed to empower farmers and landowners with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable agricultural practices on their land…

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Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training

County: Marshall

Illinois growers who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia are required by state regulation (8 IAC 215) to complete Certified Grower Training. The certification is good for three years. 

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Gardening for Pollinators | Belvidere

Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Boone
Join us for Gardening for Pollinators, a vibrant program that shows how to create welcoming habitats for bees, butterflies, and other essential creatures that keep our ecosystems thriving. You’…

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State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest

Registration is open!

Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6, 2026 for the 2026 Illinois State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest!

University of Illinois Meat Science Lab10:00 a.m.…
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What's in My Food?

Decoding Chemicals and Safety
County: Jersey

Ever wonder what’s really in your food? In this eye-opening class, we’ll take a walk through the world of food chemicals—both natural and artificial. Learn how to identify them, understand their…

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Fruit Tree Pruning

County: Macon
Come learn from the Macon County Master Gardeners why, when, and how to prune fruit trees for long-term health and productivity. Volunteers will demonstrate proper pruning techniques, and…
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Trash Blast - Iron Furnace

County: Johnson, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski, Union

Join us at Iron Furnace March 6 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.…

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101 Mumford Hall (MC-710)

1301 W. Gregory Dr.

Urbana, IL 61801

Email: extension@illinois.edu

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