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Franklin County 4-H Beef Show

2024 Fair Season
County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Beef Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds (near Rend Lake College) on July 16 at 9 a.m. 

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

High Tunnels at DSAC

High Tunnel Production Field Day

County: Pope

More Illinois specialty crop growers are planting in high tunnels to benefit from the extended growing season, increased crop diversity, higher yields, and improved quality. But high tunnels come…

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Earth Explorers

for ages 8-18
County: Logan, Menard, Sangamon

Unearth the Wonders of Geology at 4-H Earth Explorers Day Camp!
Get ready to embark on an exciting journey into the fascinating world of geology during a day filled with hands-on exploration…

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Homegrown Harvest Workshops

County: Macon
Homegrown Harvest is a series of family-friendly workshops designed to support vegetable gardeners. Topics include safely harvesting food, pests and diseases, seed-saving, managing weeds, growing…
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Franklin County 4-H Steer Show

2024 Fair Season
County: Franklin

The Franklin County 4-H Steer Show will be held at the Franklin County Fairgrounds (near Rend Lake College) on July 16 at 1 p.m. 

Those participating must be registered 4-H youth…

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Growing Orchids: Please DON'T Just Add Ice!

DeWitt and Piatt County Master Gardeners
Growing Orchids: Please DON'T Just Add Ice!A Growing Community Program Series hosted by DeWitt & Piatt Master Gardeners Lori Garrett, a lifetime resident of Urbana, has been an admirer of…
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4-H Passport to the Outdoors - Clifton Lake

Fishing Day 1 of 5
Join us for Fishing Day 1 of 5 at Clifton Lake in Monticello!  In this part, kids will learn the basics of fishing. Show up at any time between 4 and 7 pm to fish!  Have your own gear…
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Permaculture on a Postage Stamp

Presented by the Vermilion County Master Gardeners
County: Vermilion

Are you ready to transform your tiny yard into a thriving oasis of sustainability? Join the Vermilion County Master Gardeners’ Permaculture on a Postage Stamp class and discover the art of…

A person holding their knee in pain while standing in a farm field.

Illinois Injury Surveillance Efforts

Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Discover how ag data tracking drives injury-preventative initiatives.

Explore the available agriculture-related injury and illness tracking programs active in Illinois. This session will cover data…

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Youth Cooking School Food Challenge 2024

Waterloo Morning Session
County: Monroe
Calling all young chefs aged 11-15! Ready to sharpen your culinary skills? 

The Food Challenge is for experienced chefs that have attended youth cooking school in the past. Youth will be…

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