Events

4-H Reading and Art Hour

Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, February 23.We would love to share a time of…

YQCA Training

4-H members exhibiting a live animal at the 2026 4-H shows in one of the following project areas are required to complete this training every year: Beef, Dairy, Goat, Sheep, Swine 

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Junior Master Naturalist Program

Soar into the World of Raptors with the University of Illinois Extension Master Naturalists!
Discover the fascinating lives of Illinois’ birds of prey through interactive, hands-on experiences…

4-H Poultry Workshop

4-H Volunteer Braylee Gilmore will be teaching the basics of poultry care and sharing her passion for poultry as a 4-H project. For youth ages 8-18. 

Illinois Watershed Steward Spring 2026

University of Illinois Extension, along with Adams County Farm Bureau, is offering a new Illinois Watershed Steward program for members of our communities. This program engages participants as…

Clark County Agronomy Summit

Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Clark County Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the Clark County Agronomy Summit this winter to provide…

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Freeport

Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

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

Wits Workout

Keeping your brain healthy should be a priority throughout your life – not just in your later years. The Wits Fitness Brain Health program has been in existence since 2015. Adults meet regularly…

Cover Crop Conversations: Farmer-to-Farmer Insights Across Illinois

Learn where to start with cover crops from farmers already growing them. 

Thought about incorporating cover crops into a current farming operation? University of Illinois Extension is offering…

Cook and Connect with Extension

Join Illinois Extension for Cook and Connect, a hands-on cooking experience designed for youth ages 9–13. Participants will explore new flavors, practice teamwork, and learn mindful eating habits…