2025 4-H and FFA Livestock and Dairy Judging Contest

The 4-H and FFA Livestock and Dairy Judging Contest will be held Saturday, March 15 from 9 a.m. to noon (dairy begins at 10 a.m.) at the DuQuoin State Fairgrounds. Youth will be judged in the…

Russel Allen Garden Day 2025

The public is invited to learn new gardening skills alongside Logan County Master Gardeners during the annual Russel Allen Garden Day. Session topics will include Growing Microgreens, Herbs,…

Prescribed Burn Workshop

Did you know that prescribed burns can promote healthy ecosystems?  Delve into the critical role of prescribed fire in habitat restoration and wildlife conservation and learn the ins and outs of…

Food Challenge Competition

Are you ready to master the culinary arts? Step into the spotlight as a young cooking star at the 4-H Food Challenge. Present your culinary creation in a competition designed to spark creativity,…

Perfect Pie Crusts – Advanced 4-H Cooking Workshop

Learn how to make perfect pie crusts and practice your crust-making technique during this hands-on workshop with Sangamon/Menard 4-H Foods Superintendent Joan Theobald. This workshop is designed…

Land Leasing Basics

Don’t forget about the basics when considering leasing land. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may not think twice about the lease itself. Until things…

Growing Great Vegetables Viewing

Join the Master Gardeners as we view the recording of the Growing Great Vegetables webinar series. Master Gardeners will be present to help answer your questions. This session will discuss how…

Indoor Edible Gardens

Join us for Indoor Edible Gardens, A Growing Community Program Series Hosted by DeWitt & Piatt County Master Gardeners
 Gardening is not limited to outside in the summer. Learn how to…

Starting Vegetable Seeds Successfully

Join University of Illinois Extension Educator Grant McCarty as he presents “Starting Vegetable Seeds Successfully” as part of the Spring Break Gardening Series. This first program in the series…

Cool-Season Vegetables

NOTE: Registration is required for all sessions of the Growing Great Vegetables Series by Feb. 28. Space is limited and after Feb. 28, registration is closed. 

Discover which crops grow as…