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Legacy & Law: Navigating Farm Succession

County: McDonough

Legacy & Law: Navigating Farm Succession

Planning for the future of your farm is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, your land, and your legacy.…

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2026 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale

Let trusted genetics strengthen and lead your herd.

Cattle producers need to consider all genetic information when it comes to making decisions about their cattle herd. The Illinois…

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Fruit Tree Pruning

County: Macon

Come learn from the Macon County Master Gardeners why, when, and how to prune fruit trees for long-term health and productivity. Volunteers will demonstrate proper pruning techniques, and…

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Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop

at 71st/Crandon Organic Garden
County: Cook

Learn to cut with confidence at one of our fruit tree pruning workshops this winter. After a demonstration and introduction to the principles of pruning, our instructors will guide you through…

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4-H Winter Photo Contest

County: Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery

Capture the magic of winter and take a picture with a winter theme for our Winter Photo Contest! The photo MUST be taken by the 4-H member during the Winter of 2025-2026 (Nov 25-Feb 26).

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Global Gourmet - Japan

County: Jackson
Calling all young foodies ages 8–18! Join us for a hands-on program where we travel the globe to discover new dishes from around the world. Each session will feature a dish from a different country,…
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Open Office Hours

Dig into Farm Planning
County: Cook

Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm 
January 9, 16 and 23, 2026
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026

Drop in to use our conference room, internet, printer, refreshments and work on your farm…

Bi-State Homesteading Conference set for February 20

Drawing knowledge from Illinois and Indiana

The Bi-State Homesteading Conference will take place Friday, Feb. 20, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET in the Beef House Oak Room, offering hands-on, research-based education for individuals…

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Take Charge of Your Health | Virtual

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Learn to thrive, not just survive, with your ongoing health conditions. Discover healthy ways to live with chronic conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and others. Find practical…

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Open Office Hours

Dig into Farm Planning
County: Cook

Fridays from 10 am - 4 pm 
January 9, 16 and 23, 2026
February 6, 13, 20, 27, 2026

Drop in to use our conference room, internet, printer, refreshments and work on your farm…

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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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