Events

Block Reference

An overhead view of a farm with a variety of green specialty crops growing amongst it.

Land Leasing Basics

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Don’t forget about the basics when considering leasing land. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may not think twice about the lease itself. Until things…

Steer standing in a field of grass.

Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Livestock Clinic

County: Jackson, Williamson

Join us for an educational clinic on March 18, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office, 402 Ava Rd. Murphysboro, IL 62966. Learn how to show Swine, Beef and Sheep with SIU and 4…

A stack of bright orange carrots in a wooden box with a text overlay reading Growing Great Vegetables.

Cool-Season Vegetables

Growing Great Vegetables Webinar Series

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Discover which crops grow as…
Beets and white carrots

Seed and Plant Choices, Soils, and Fertilizers

Growing Great Vegetables In-Person Viewing
County: Macon

Join the Master Gardeners as we view the recording of the Growing Great Vegetables webinar series. Master Gardeners will be present to help answer your questions. This session will discuss how…

animated raised garden bed with herbs pictured

Indoor Edible Gardens

A Growing Community Program Series Hosted by DeWitt & Piatt County Master Gardeners
Join us for Indoor Edible Gardens, A Growing Community Program Series Hosted by DeWitt & Piatt County Master Gardeners
 Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. Learn how to…
Close up of bee on green background

VCMGs Present: Backyard Beekeeping

with Toby and Paige Brown
County: Vermilion
Join the Vermilion County Master Gardeners at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, March 18, at the Danville Public Library (319 N Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832) as Toby and Paige Brown share their experiences and…
flowers

Starting Vegetable Seeds Successfully

Spring Break Gardening Series
County: JoDaviess

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Grant McCarty as he presents “Starting Vegetable Seeds Successfully” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. This first program in the series…

stack of books

Private and Commercial Applicator Test

County: Stephenson

This test-only session for private and commercial applicators will be held at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau. There is no fee to attend, but registration is required. 

A black woman and white man kneel in a field of greens

IL-EATS Farmer Network: March Meeting

Are you a farmer looking to connect with other farmers involved in IL-EATS?

Join the IL-EATS Farmer Network! In this farmer-focused network, we’ll build connections, share program updates, provide…

collage of items in background related to 4-H with text "4-H" and 4-H clover

Lawrence County New Member 4-H Workshop

Lawrence County
County: Lawrence

Plan to attend the New Member 4-H Workshop if you are new to 4-H this year or are a returning 4-H member who has not attended a New Member Workshop previously. Attendees will learn more about the…

Find local progams

View Map