Events

4-H Project Show at the Illinois State Fair

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If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-winning 4-H members display their general project work during three amazing days of the…

Alpaca 4-H SPIN Club

Join other youth interested in alpacas in this 4-H Special Interest (SPIN) Club! This is the final session for a series that focused on alpaca anatomy, fitting halters, showmanship rules and more.…

Brent Fowler Prairie Wagon Tour-Aug

My father, son, and I, along with my wife and brother-in-law, farm around 3500 acres of mostly corn and soybeans. I have a love for native plants and wildlife in general and specifically enjoy…

Master Gardener Informational Booth

Not sure what vegetables, fruit, or flowers would work best for your needs? Have a plant dying or a problem with a tree or pest? Christian County Master Gardeners will be available …

4-H State Fair Day for Carroll, Lee and Whiteside Counties

4-H youth whose county-level 4-H projects are chosen for the Illinois State Fair are invited to exhibit in Springfield each year. The Carroll, Lee and Whiteside County day at the State Fair will be…

4-H County Exhibit Day at the State Fair

Come out to the Orr Building at the Illinois State Fairgrounds on Sunday, August 10 to support youth from Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties whose 4-H projects received state…

Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

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…

Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention - McLean County

Older adults are more likely to fall which can cause serious injury. 

The causes of falls include muscle weakness, poor balance and vision, lack of confidence at moving about, and the effect…

Giving the Gift of Flowers

Join us for a program on August 12, 5:30 p.m. at the Jackson County Extension Office. Flowers can offer many benefits to us aesthetically, as food, and as an added value item to your farm stand.…

Certified Food Protection Manager Course

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…