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Cover Crop Roundtable Discussion

County: LaSalle
Sharpen your cover cropping skills and network with fellow growers! 
 Join us for an informal roundtable discussion focused on cover crops. We will discuss the previous season’s…

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4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon


4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships at the 4-H Superior Young Livestock Producer Contest Skillathon!

Head to the south show ring of the…

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Back to School Snacks for Growing Appetites

County: Jersey

Tired of the snack-time struggle? Join us for a fun and interactive class to learn how to outsmart sugary snacks with high-protein, high-fiber alternatives. We'll explore balanced bites, decode…

Fruits and vegetables and text reading "summer learning institute NIU Rockford Conference Center Thursday, August 7th"

ABCs of School Nutrition

County: Stephenson
To uphold the highest standards in school nutrition, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA) requires all school nutrition professionals to complete annual training to meet USDA Professional…
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DIY Bottle Terrarium

Youth Workshop
County: Lee, Carroll, Whiteside, Bureau, Ogle

Explore the magical, enclosed world of bottle terrariums--self-contained plant environments within glass. Join Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Bruce Black to explore terrariums, their…

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Master Gardener Help Desk

County: Christian

Problems with your yard or garden? Are pests or weeds concerning you?

You have questions. We have answers! Christian County Master Gardeners are available to help you with those…

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Meet Your Farmer Series

The Farmacy Farmstand
County: Kendall, Kane, DuPage

Registration now open!

Grower Pearl Carpenter will host a field tour to discuss her growing practices and the evolution of her business, The Farmacy Farmstand. Extension Educator Alexis…

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4-H Can Make a Difference Statewide Canned Food Drive

The 4-H Can Make a Difference Can/Non-Perishable Food drive is back again at the Illinois State Fair this year! 
 
We will be located inside the Orr Building this year collecting…

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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

August 2025 - Boone
County: Boone

Get your pressure canner tested for FREE during this clinic! 

Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner…

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Herbarium Specimen Mounting

Vienna Extension Office
County: Johnson, Union, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski

Master gardeners and master naturalists are invited to attend Herbarium Specimen Mounting at the Vienna Extension Office August 8 at 1:30 p.m. Registration is requested. For more information about…

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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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