Events
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Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA)
Ready to grow fruit trees with confidence? The Illinois Beginning Orchard Academy (IBOA) is a six-week online training designed to give new growers the knowledge and tools to start and manage an…
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…
Conservation@Home Evaluator Training
Master Volunteers who are looking to certify as an evaluator can join us for continuing education.
Master Volunteers can help their community become part of a conservation movement! Join our…
Diabetes Clinic - Diabetes Meal Planning
Join Nutrition and Wellness Educator and Registered Dietitian, Jenna Smith, to discover the role carbohydrates play in managing diabetes and learn how to develop a meal plan that fits your…
Legacy & Law: Navigating Farm Succession
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.…
Open Office Hours
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…
Fruit Tree Pruning Workshop
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…
canceledTake Charge of Your Health | Virtual
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…
Fruit Tree Pruning
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…
Bi-State Homesteading Conference set for February 20
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…