Events

Farm Business Foundations - Session 2
Learn the essentials with the Farm Business Foundations series!
Whether you are starting a new farming operation, taking over the family farm, or looking to relearn important topics,…

Preserve at Home
Preserving at home is easier than you think! Learn skills and resources to safely waterbath and pressure can and preserve through freezing, drying, and fermentation. Turn your garden…

Smart and Healthy Canning
Unlock the secrets of safe and delicious home canning in this hands-on workshop! Learn the fundamentals of water bath canning, discover which recipe tweaks are safe (and which aren't), and take…

Beneficial Insects: Garden Warriors
Participants will learn to identify…

Meditation Mornings
Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Michele Crawford for Meditation Mornings. This free virtual series consists of fifteen-minute guided meditation sessions held every Monday, Wednesday…

Fulton 4-H Poultry Testing
The Illinois Department of Agriculture has established requirements for health inspection of poultry for exhibition at a county fair.
State certified poultry testers will be at the Fulton…

Pollinator Power: Gardening in Containers and Beyond
Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop focused on supporting pollinators through thoughtful gardening practices! We'll explore container gardening techniques specifically for pollinators,…

NRCS Field Day - La Villita
As part of Illinois Extension's Summer Technical Assistance Field Day Series, in partnership with the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), we are…

Pollinator Hotels
With the recent increased interest in pollinators, some people have turned to pollinator hotels to help support them. But are they the best way to help? Join us to…

Dudley Smith Farm 2025 Field Day
Whether you are a farmer, producer, or consumer, it is important to stay informed on current and upcoming agricultural practices. The ag industry is fast-paced and filled with technology pushing…