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Speaking for Illinois 4-H Training November

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You love 4-H. We need you to help tell that story to the public. 4-H members received advanced training in public speaking at Speaking for Illinois 4-H trainings held throughout the…

Growing Garlic | Belvidere

ATTENTION: Garlic lovers! Do you know now is the time to plant garlic for a summer harvest? Getting Started: Garlic Basics Planting Method: Garlic is grown from individual cloves, not seeds…

Hort for the Holidays

Pine Cone Trees
County: Winnebago
Gardeners know that nature provides the best décor! At Hort for the Holidays, we’ll turn simple pinecones into stunning pinecone trees that celebrate the textures and tones of the season. From fall…

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4-H Building Bricks Challenge Series: December Challenge

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Youth ages 8 to 18: Compete in our virtual building brick challenge series to show off your original builds with plastic building bricks like LEGO and MEGABLOKS! Each month, from…

Adult Mental Health First Aid for the Agricultural Community

Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community 2025
Learn to identify and respond to mental health and substance use challenges in the ag community.

This specialized training is designed for those in the agricultural community, providing…

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Certified Food Protection Manager Course

County: Stephenson
The University of Illinois Extension will offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Course. This two-part class is an accredited American National Standards Institute (ANSI) course that meets the…

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Greater Peoria Farm Show Presentations

County: Peoria
Meet with agriculture specialists and learn about the latest research impacting farms today.

Attendees at the Greater Peoria Farm Show can visit the Extension booth during show hours on Tuesday and…

Beef Quality Assurance Training | Sycamore

Stay current with today’s cattle industry by renewing Beef Quality Assurance certification.

Beef Quality Assurance is a nationally coordinated, state-implemented program that provides systematic…

Wee Nats

The 3 R's - Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
County: Stephenson
Learn about nature at Wee Nats (Wee Naturalists), a fun interactive program for youth ages 4-7. Youth will learn about different environmental education topics through a story, activity, craft, and…

Fruit Tree Pruning Fundamentals

County: Winnebago

Join our comprehensive apple pruning workshop and discover the essential skills that separate thriving orchards from struggling trees. This class will teach you the science and artistry behind…

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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