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From Garden to Health: Gut Microbes & Herbs

Spring Series Week 3
County: Rock Island
Join us at the Hauberg Carriage House to explore how fresh herbs and plant‑diverse foods can support better health. Local experts will guide you through practical, garden‑inspired strategies you can…

Poultry gather.

State 4-H Poultry Judging Contest

Poultry Judging Contest 2026

IMPORTANT: We will continue to follow Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) guidance regarding poultry exhibitions as the contest date approaches. Please…

Variety of frozen produce

Yes, You Can: Freezing Your Summer Harvest

Winnebago
County: Winnebago

Before you know it, summer gardens will be overflowing with fresh fruits and vegetables. With a bit of planning, you can enjoy those garden-fresh flavors long after the growing season ends. A…

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Can that Strawberry Jam!

Youth Canning Class
County: Jersey
Let's make jam that we can eat all year round! Join Illinois Extension Food and Nutrition Educator Lisa Peterson for a youth-centered hands-on workshop on how to make strawberry jam using pectin and…
a group of youth on horses

4-H Horse Orientation & New Member Sign-up

NEW DATE AND TIME
County: McHenry

Due to the potential for severe storms this evening, we are rescheduling the Horse Orientation to Tuesday, April 28 at 6:00 PM. The safety of our families and volunteers is our top priority. We…

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Snack with Purpose

Healthy Minds, Strong Communities Series
County: McLean
Take a closer look at why you snack—true hunger or habit—and discover how to choose foods that actually fuel your body.

This session blends mindful eating with practical nutrition tips, helping you…

salad mix with berries and nuts

Summertime Salads Made Simple

County: LaSalle
Celebrate the flavors of the season with fresh, vibrant summertime salads. In this interactive program, learn how to build balanced, satisfying salads using seasonal vegetables, fruits, whole grains…
Carrots, Radishes and Onions on dark soil

CCMG: Vegetable gardening from the soil up

County: Champaign

A highly productive vegetable garden requires careful consideration of its location, soil building and preparation, informed selection of seeds and plants, appropriate timing of planting, and…

Community and Economic Development

Opportunity Zones in Illinois

Community and Economic Development

Recent Opportunity Zones 2.0 legislation introduces rolling 10-year designations, stronger incentives for rural investment — including a 30% reduction in capital gains tax — stricter income…

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Battery Storage Planning and Safety for Local Governments

Resilient Communities Series

Battery storage is charging up in Illinois, raising important questions for communities about how to safely site these new systems. Get a better understanding…

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