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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Effingham

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

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Making Your Money Work

County: Macoupin

4-H is partnering with Carlinville National Bank to help youth navigate the world of financial responsibility. Participants will learn money facts, habits, and the differences between needs and…

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Pesticide Applicator Test Only

County: JoDaviess

Private and commercial applicators who need to renew their licenses can test at the Elizabeth Community Building on Tuesday, February 3, starting at 10 a.m. This is a TEST ONLY site. There is no…

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Floral Design Class | Oregon

County: Ogle
Join us for a free, informational introduction to the art of floral design! Hosted by University of Illinois Extension and the Rock River Center. In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll learn…
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Southwestern Agronomy Summit

2026 Illinois Extension Agronomy Summits

Registration and the full event schedule will be available after December 1. For questions, please contact the event coordinator at the information below.

Strengthen farm management decisions…
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Master Gardener Training

12 sessions held on Tuesdays, February 3-April 14
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon
The mission of the Illinois Master Gardener program is “Helping Others Learn to Grow.”  To become a Master Gardener all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer in the community,…
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Chainsaw safety and Pruning Young Trees

Community Tree Care Series Webinars
Properly caring for trees fosters healthy and resilient communities.

Tree care isn't always led just by certified arborists, so Illinois Extension is ensuring that everyone has access to research-…

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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 through April 2026, with some months…

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Farming with Wildlife

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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DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Master Gardener Training

Piatt County Master Gardener Training
County: Piatt, DeWitt

Start your Master Gardener volunteer experience by attending these Tuesday morning training sessions!

To become a Master Gardener, all you need is an interest in gardening, time to volunteer…

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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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