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Illinois 4-H State Livestock Judging Contest

Registration is open!

The Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Contest for beef, sheep, swine, and meat goats will take place on Monday, April 27, at the Stock Pavilion (1402 W. Pennsylvania Ave.,…

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2026 Monticello Area Community Garden

Garden Plots
Monticello Area Community Garden: 2026 Garden Plots Now Available!  
Dig in and grow your favorite fruits, vegetables, herbs, and flowers this summer!  12' x 12' or 12' x 24' tilled…
Grow your own groceries pumpkins

Pumpkins and Winter Squash

Grow Your Own Groceries
County: Grundy, Kankakee, Will
Would you like to grow your own fresh produce? 

Are you new to gardening or an experienced pro? Do you want to learn more about the crops we can grow in our backyards? 

Join…

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From Garden to Health: Gut Microbes & Herbs

Spring Series Week 3
County: Rock Island
Join us at the Hauberg Carriage House to explore how fresh herbs and plant‑diverse foods can support better health. Local experts will guide you through practical, garden‑inspired strategies you can…
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Herbs in Stackable Pots

County: Christian
Are you looking for an easy, enjoyable way to spice up your kitchen and meals with fresh herbs? This interactive, hands-on workshop will show you how to design and build your own stackable culinary…

Poultry gather.

State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest

Poultry Judging Contest 2026

IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…

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The Eight Dimensions of Wellness for Early Childcare Providers

in Lake County
County: Lake
     Early childhood educators play an essential role in shaping the social, emotional, and physical development of young children—yet their own wellness is often overlooked. To…
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Summertime Salads Made Simple

County: LaSalle
Celebrate the flavors of the season with fresh, vibrant summertime salads. In this interactive program, learn how to build balanced, satisfying salads using seasonal vegetables, fruits, whole grains…
Variety of frozen produce

Yes, You Can: Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Winnebago
County: Winnebago

Before you know it, summer gardens will be overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy those garden-fresh flavors long after the growing season ends. A…

A jar of strawberry jam with strawberries on the table. A green 4-H logo in upper left corner.

Can that Strawberry Jam!

Youth Canning Class
County: Jersey
Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make strawberry jam using pectin and…

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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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