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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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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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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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Farm to Feed

Social Media and Digital Marketing for Small Farms
County: Kane, DuPage, Kendall
Calling all direct-to-consumer farmers, small-scale producers, and local food businesses! Are you looking to increase your farm’s social media engagement, build a stronger agricultural marketing…
Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy

Life's Moments: From Memory to Legacy

March Session
County: Champaign

Do you have a story waiting to be told?

This workshop is your chance to share yours, even if you've never written before. Join us on Thursdays starting February 5 from Noon to 1 PM at the…

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Introduction to Hydroponics | Oregon

County: Ogle

Hosted by University of Illinois Extension & Rock River Center, Inc.

Curious about growing plants without soil? Ready to explore a modern, efficient way to garden? Join us for an…

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State 4-H Meat Judging & Identification Contest

Registration is open!

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

University of Illinois Meat Science Lab10:00 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

Join us at Iron Furnace March 6 for our monthly Trash Blast. Trash Blasts take place the first Friday of every month from March through June and September through October from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.…

State 4-H Dairy Quiz Bowl

Save the date!

The 2026 Dairy Quiz Bowl will be held March 7, 2026 - more info to come!

Get ready to compete in an academic-like quiz bowl while demonstrating your knowledge of the dairy…

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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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