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Shiitake Mushroom Log Inoculation Workshop with Down at the Farms

County: McLean
Looking for a low-cost way to diversify your farm's specialty crop production and income stream? Shiitake mushrooms can fetch premium prices at markets, restaurants, through CSAs, or even wholesale,…
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Foods from the Home Kitchen: Illinois Cottage Food Law

County: Piatt, Macon, DeWitt

Start your food business at home as a Cottage Food Operation. In Illinois, certain foods can be made in home kitchens and sold at farmers' markets and other locations. Learn the basics of Illinois…

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Final Stretch Learning

Easy, engaging Ag in the Classroom lessons for end-of-year learning

As the school year winds down, finding meaningful, ready‑to‑use lessons can be a challenge. Final Stretch Learning is a teacher professional development opportunity hosted by Ag in the Classroom…

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Spark Before Dark

Wabash County

What ignites your child? Here is a chance to allow them to explore and create something new, helping them find their spark. Spark Before Dark will be held at the Wabash County Extension Office and…

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Fulton County Jr. Master Gardener Club Begins

County: Fulton, Mason

The Junior Master Gardener 4-H Club is an innovative 4-H youth gardening opportunity. It is modeled after the highly popular Master Gardener program, and offers horticulture and environmental…

A person's hands stacking clear plastic containers filled with various chopped fresh vegetables, such as peppers, broccoli, and peas, on a kitchen counter.

From Peel to Plate

Reducing Food Waste One Bite at a Time
County: Christian, Shelby

Fun fact: April is Winning at Reducing Food Waste Month!

Learn how to make the most of the food you bring home. This class looks at simple ways to cut food waste, store foods safely, and…

A yellow road sign that reads "change just ahead."

Eat and Educate - Navigating Change as we Age

Strong and Steady
County: Randolph

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way - physically, mentally, financially - in about every aspect of our lives. This lesson will examine some of those changes and how to adopt a…

Heart-shaped bowl filled with fresh produce

Nourish Your Heart

County: Rock Island

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death in the United States. However, many of the risk factors contributing to heart disease are preventable through lifestyle changes, including dietary…

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4-H Clay Workshop

County: Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell
Join us for a fun pair of sessions dedicated to Clay! You will hand build your pieces, and come back for session two to glaze them. After both sessions are completed, the instructor will take the…
Glass jars with different pickled foods on white wooden background.

Preserve the Season - Ottawa

County: LaSalle

Are you ready for SUMMER?
Discover how to preserve the season. Join Susan Glassman, Health and Community Wellness Food and Nutrition Educator to learn food preservation methods along with food…

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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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