Events

Joliet Agronomy Summit

Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Joliet Agronomy Summit 

University of Illinois Extension is holding the Joliet Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the…

Wee Nats - East Dubuque Library

Join the University of Illinois for Wee Naturalists (Wee Nats), a fun, interactive program for youth ages 4-7, where they learn about different environmental education topics through a story,…

Forming an LLC

Discover the key questions to ask before selecting the LLC option. 

If you or your producers are curious about the details of an LLC, you’re not alone. Most farmers choose the LLC as their…

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety

Discover how to decode food labels, bust myths, and take control of your plate.

Ever wonder what's really in your food? In this eye-opening session, we'll walk through the world of natural and…

Lawrence County-SPARK at the Library: Straw Weaving Bracelet

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Lawrence Public…

Richland County-SPARK at the Library: Snowman Painting

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new each month, helping them find their spark. Seven monthly free classes will be held at the Olney Public…

2026 Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School

Make your specialty crop flourish and profit. 

Get practical research-based information at Southern Illinois Fruit and Vegetable School. Current trends in insect and disease management, as…

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

This is an in-person, test-only session.  Only the private exam will be offered.

All exams can also be taken at scheduled in-person, test-only sessions hosted by the Illinois Department…

2026 Southwestern Illinois Commercial Tree Fruit School

Get current research-based information on growing tree fruits.

The 2026 program features a wide range of topics to help you meet the challenges of commercial fruit production in Southwestern…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

Under the Food Service Sanitation Code, the Illinois Department of Public requires all food establishments to be supervised by a certified Food Service Sanitation Manager during hours of operation.…