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Illinois Junior Chefs

County: Montgomery
Illinois Junior Chefs is a great way for your child to learn basic cooking skills while having fun! Illinois Junior Chefs is appropriate for ages 9-13. Each lesson focuses on a food group and a…

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Franklin County 4-H Swine Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Swine Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 13 at 6 p.m.

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

Vermilion County 4-H General Projects and Livestock Shows

Vermilion County 4-H Companion Animal Show

County: Vermilion

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

4-H members from Vermilion County will proudly showcase the skills and knowledge they’ve gained throughout the year. Local…

Green leaves on a plant that have been eaten by insects and other pests.

Golden Hour Gardening: Pest Patrol at Dusk

County: Williamson
Golden Hour Garden Program: Pest Patrol at Dusk” is a hands-on, seasonal program tailored to mid-July conditions in Southern Illinois, when heat and humidity drive peak garden pest activity. Held…
"Cultivating Care Garden" created with root vegetables.

Cultivating Care Food Donation Garden Stewardship Day 4

County: Williamson

Gain confidence in the garden. Visit with Illinois Extension staff or volunteers on select Monday evenings from5 to 7 p.m. at the Cultivating Care Garden. Learn how to water, weed, and harvest…

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AJMPU 4-H Dog Show

County: Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union

4-H members from Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, and Union Counties will have the opportunity to show dogs during the AJMPU 4-H Dog Show July 13 at the Massac County Youth Fairgrounds.…

A white dairy goat eating straw out of a person's hand.

Franklin County 4-H Dairy Goat Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Dairy Goat Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 13 at 9 a.m.

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

Black and white dairy cows.

Franklin County 4-H Dairy Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Dairy Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 13 at 8 a.m.

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

three white pygmy goats eating hay out of a person's hand.

Franklin County 4-H Meat Goat and Pygmy Goat Show

County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Meat Goat and Pygmy Goat Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds on July 13 at 10 a.m. The Market Goats show will follow directly after.

Those…

Raised garden beds with green plants on top and in front.

Produce Storage and Food Safety

Crossing Garden Education Series
County: Macon

The Crossing Garden Education Series will guide you through a full gardening season -- from starting seeds and nurturing young plants to harvesting big and wrapping things up for the year. Along…

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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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