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Conservation Practices for Profitable Farms

Sustainability on the Farm
County: Marshall

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…

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Fruit Tree Pruning

County: Macon
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…
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Anhydrous Ammonia Certified Grower Training

County: Marshall

Illinois growers who transport or apply anhydrous ammonia are required by state regulation (8 IAC 215) to complete Certified Grower Training. The certification is good for three years. 

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Green Connections: Seeds of a Nation

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell

Growing Gardens, Embracing Nature, Sustaining Conservation in Illinois: Green Connections

Green Connections is an educational and networking opportunity offered by University of Illinois…

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Navigating farmdoc

Tools and Resources for Farmers and Landowners
County: Marshall

Join us for an informative session on how to make the most of farmdoc, the University of Illinois’ comprehensive resource for crop and livestock producers. Learn how to access research-based…

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Gardening for Pollinators | Belvidere

Boone County Master Gardeners
County: Boone
Join us for Gardening for Pollinators, a vibrant program that shows how to create welcoming habitats for bees, butterflies, and other essential creatures that keep our ecosystems thriving. You’…
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Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond

County: JoDaviess

The “Pasture Improvement: The Basics and Beyond” series will focus on management strategies to improve pasture productivity and resilience. The sessions build upon each other by highlighting…

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State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest

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Mark your calendars for Friday, March 6, 2026 for the 2026 Illinois State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest!

University of Illinois Meat Science Lab 10:00 a.m.…
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Fruit Tree Pruning

County: Macon
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…
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Trash Blast - Iron Furnace

County: Johnson, Massac, Alexander, Pulaski, Union

USDA Shawnee National Forest Service, Friends of the Shawnee, and the Illinois Extension will be partnering to host annual Trash Blasts  the first Friday of every month from March - June 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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