Events

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

Jackson and Williamson County 4-H Livestock Clinic
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…

Cool-Season Vegetables
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…
Seed and Plant Choices, Soils, and Fertilizers
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…

Indoor Edible Gardens
Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. Learn how to…

VCMGs Present: Backyard Beekeeping

Starting Vegetable Seeds Successfully
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…

Private and Commercial Applicator Test
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.

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…

Lawrence County New Member 4-H Workshop
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…