Certified Food Protection Management Course

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an…

Logan 4-H Livestock Shows

Logan 4-H members enrolled in livestock will exhibit their animals during the Beef, Goat, Poultry, Rabbit, Sheep, and Swine Shows.  Details for exhibitors are available in the county Show…

4-H Passport to the Outdoors - Hiking 2

Join us for Hiking Day 2 of 3 at Sand Creek Conservation Area!  In this part, kids will learn about proper hiking methods while exploring a stream of water! Activities will involve Tree ID…

ROE #11 School Food Service Training

Earn six (6) hours of USDA Professional Standards for school nutrition team members from the ABCs of School Nutrition. ABCs of School Nutrition is provided by University of Illinois Extension and…

Cooking 101

In this Cooking 101 program, we will learn about: 

Basic concepts of cooking safety Nutrition Kitchen safety Cooking skills Baking skills

Using the 4-H 101 curriculum, we will…

Individual Plant Treatments to Control Woody Invasives

Treat invasive species one plant at a time. 

One technique used to manage invasive woody plant vegetation is focused, individual plant treatments such as herbicide foliar applications, cut…

Culinary Herbs 101

 We are all looking for ways to be healthier, especially when it comes to our diet. Finding new ways to be healthier can be as simple as adding a few herbs to your favorite dish instead of salt…

Tick Bites and Tick-Borne Diseases: The Interplay of Human Knowledge and Behavior

Discover how to safeguard against tick bites and disease transmission.

This presentation provides an overview of how human behavior can impact our risk of tick bites and tick-borne diseases.…

North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference

Join Extension and agricultural professionals from across the region at the North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference to spotlight climate adaptation and mitigation research, outreach, and…

DSAC Youth Gardening Class

Extension staff and volunteers are once again offering summer youth gardening classes at Dixon Springs Agricultural Center. These classes are a great way for local children to learn about…