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State 4-H Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest

Mark your calendars!

Compete for one of three scholarships in this fun and friendly contest! The purpose of the contest is to create an educational activity that promotes youth development,…

Sweet corn in a row.

Intensive Vegetable Production, Processing, and Freezing

Summer Twilight Series
County: White
Explore specialty crops and production. 

Sunnybrook Gardens is a local family-owned and operated specialty crop farm growing fruits, vegetables & flowers. After more than 30 years…

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Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Oregon

County: Ogle

Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator, Kara Schweitzer, as she leads participants through interactive…

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Lessons for Living

Healthy Indulgences: Desserts
County: Macoupin

Desserts have been around for centuries. In fact, the oldest dessert on record is called Ashure and was made by Noah after his historic landing at Mt. Ararat. It is a delightful mix of fruit, nuts…

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Wits Fitness: Brain Exercise Class | Rochelle

County: Ogle

Wish your brain could be more agile? Is your memory not as sharp as you would like? Join University of Illinois Educator Kara Schweitzer as she leads participants through interactive…

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State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

4-H members who excel in the 4-H Dog project are encouraged to compete at the local 4-H dog obedience contest for a chance to advance to the Illinois 4-H Dog Show. Competition in…

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Fall Container Gardens

County: Fulton, Peoria, Mason, Tazewell

Extension Master Gardeners from Tazewell County host monthly meetings that include an educational program. The public is invited to join them for the program.

Bring Your Own Pot (BYOP) and…

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Certified Food Protection Management Course

August 27 & August 30, 2024
County: Stephenson

The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course, formally known as the Food Service Sanitation Manager Course (FSSMC). This two-part class is an…

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2024 Southern Illinois Food Security Summit

County: Williamson
Build a better future for our region.

Hunger is often hidden, but it is a huge issue in southern Illinois. According to Feeding America's Map the Meal Gap, more than 45,000 (14.3%) southern…

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Cover Crop Roundtable Discussion

County: Marshall, Putnam
Sharpen your cover cropping skills and network with fellow growers!  Join us for an informal roundtable discussion focused on cover crops. We will discuss the previous season’s successes…

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