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From Pot to Plate

Growing and Cooking with Herbs
County: Montgomery

In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to cook with popular herbs to create delicious recipes. This is especially important for those who are trying to cut back on salt due to high blood…

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Franklin County 4-H Horse Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Horse Show will be held at the Wildfire Ranch on July 9 at 4 p.m.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair project areas.…

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Franklin County 4-H Horticulture Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Horticulture Show will be held at the Franklin County Extension office on July 9.

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate fair…

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Gardening for Moths - Jackson County

County: Jackson

Gardening for Moths is an educational program dedicated to creating sustainable, moth‑friendly garden spaces that nurture the many moth species essential to healthy ecosystems. While moths are…

Mycelium

Green Connections: Mycelium

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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Pressure Canner Dial Testing Clinic

County: Stephenson
Before using your pressure canner, have your dial gauge tested for accuracy. Testing will ensure your pressure canner reaches the appropriate pressure needed to process low-acid foods, such as…
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Franklin County 4-H Photography Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Photography Show will be held at the Franklin County Extension office on July 9. 

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth enrolled in the appropriate…

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Lessons for Living

What's in My Food? Decoding Chemicals and Safety
County: Macoupin

Today’s consumer expects food to be safe, nutritious, affordable, and convenient.  Chemicals play an important role in many of the advances in our consumer food system.  The Food and…

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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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2026 DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt County 4-H General Projects Show 

County: DeWitt, Macon, Piatt

Join us at the 2026 4-H General Projects and Livestock Show! 

4-H members from DeWitt, Macon, and Piatt Counties will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout…

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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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