Events

2026 Spring Into Gardening Conference

Get ready for the upcoming growing season!

The sixteenth-annual Spring Into Gardening Conference invites gardening enthusiasts and beginners alike to enjoy a day filled with expert advice, creative…

VCMG Presents: Garden Day 2026

The Vermilion County Master Gardeners are hard at work planning this year's annual Garden Day. With an expert line-up of speakers and a host of talented local vendors, this year's event promises…

Froggy Friends Ponds

Hop on over to the Woodford County Farm Bureau and learn all about frogs.Date: Tuesday, March 17, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 
Location: Woodford County Farm Bureau Conference Room 1201 S…

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

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

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

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

Conservation Conversations

Sustainability on the Farm is a series of educational programs designed to empower farmers and landowners with the knowledge and tools to implement sustainable agricultural practices on their land…

Little Sprouts with 4-H and Master Gardeners

Join us for a collection of nature-inspired stories at this free program presented by Piatt County 4-H and the Piatt County Master Gardeners. Kids of all ages are invited to explore the hidden world…

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.…

4-H Reading and Art Hour

Spend an afternoon with Ford County 4-H at the Paxton Carnegie Library (254 S Market St, Paxton, IL 60957) for our 4-H Reading and Art Hour on Monday, March 23.We would love to share a time of…

Pesticide Applicator/Operator Testing

This is an in-person, test-only session.  All exams will be offered.

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