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5 Steps to Protect Your Farm, Legally Speaking

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Build a resilient farm by first taking a few steps to protect it. 

Are there a few key steps that provide a big impact when it comes to the farm or ranch’s protection from legal risks? Yes,…

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Attracting Native Bees to Your Homestead

County: Jackson

Gardens with abundant native bee populations tend to have higher crop yields. Better yet, you're helping the bees! Supporting native bee populations in your garden helps maintain biodiversity…

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Monroe County Outdoor Explorers

Trees
County: Monroe

Join us for a guided evening walk as we explore trees in our local landscapes. This program is designed for youth and adults of all ages and includes light hiking.

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4-H Teepee Building Activity

County: Randolph

Step into the world of creativity, teamwork, and hands-on engineering with our Teepee Building Activity! In this engaging project, participants will work together to design and construct their…

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Golden Hour Gardening: Where Wellness Grows

County: Williamson

Where Wellness Grows is an engaging program designed to help participants become rooted in wellness through gardening and time spent in nature. Where Wellness Grows encourages connection with…

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Stronger YOU Wellness Experience

County: Bureau

This unique event supports your journey to better health by exploring the many dimensions of wellness. Through activities and meaningful connections, you’ll gain practical tools, build self-…

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Nuts, Seeds, and Summer Eats

County: Montgomery

Curious about cooking with nuts and seeds but not sure where to start? This summer class at the Hillsboro Library will help you crack the code. Learn the health benefits of a variety of nuts and…

the silo safety station at Farm Safety Day

Farm Safety Day 2026

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Farm Safety Day will be held on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 from 8:30 AM to 1 PM at the Fulton County Fairgrounds in Lewistown.  
Safety activities offered will be: 
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5 Pasos para Proteger su Granja desde el Punto de Vista Legal

Desarrolle una granja resistente cuando tome las medidas para protegerla.

¿Existen algunos pasos clave que tengan un gran impacto en lo que respecta a la protección de las granjas y ranchos frente…

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2025 summit speaker discussing agriculture with participants
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Cultivating Knowledge in Ag

Summer Ag Academy for Teachers

University of Illinois Extension, Hancock County Farm Bureau, and Hancock County Soil & Water Conservation District present...

Cultivating Knowledge in Agriculture | Agriculture Academy for…

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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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