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Ewing Field Day attendees sitting on a people mover listening to Extension Specialist Nathan Johanning present on strategies on covercrops.
Local growers learn from researchers during Ewing agronomy field day
EWING, Ill. – Illinois Extension invited the public to their annual Agronomy Field Day at the Ewing Demonstration Center on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at 9 a.m., with a free lunch to follow. The event featured various educators and campus faculty as they provided best management practices for...
A 4-H blue ribbon and an Illinois State Fair delegate ribbon on top of a green paper that says "Congratulations!"
Williamson County 4-H youth place in 2026 general show
MARION, Ill. – Creativity and skills were recently on display as Williamson County members shared their annual projects at the 4-H general show. Youth were judged in visual arts, photography, food and nutrition, floriculture, and more.4-H members who receive...
A young 4-H member showing her entomology project to the judge.
Franklin County 4-H youth place in 2026 general projects show
BENTON, Ill. – Creativity and skills were on full display as Franklin County 4-H members shared their annual projects at the 4-H General Projects Show. Members were judged in areas such as visual arts, photography, food and nutrition, floriculture, and much more. Those who...
Franklin County 4-H Junior Showmanship winners for goats.
Franklin County 4-H youth place in 2026 livestock and animal shows
BENTON, Ill. – Local youth were excited to gather at the Franklin County Fairgrounds to exhibit beef, swine, sheep, and goats, and more during the annual 4-H fair. All livestock events allowed youth to display sportsmanship and exude confidence as they showed the "best of the...
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Game On! Youth Invited to Free 4-H Esports Experience in Mt. Vernon
Young gamers across Southern Illinois are invited to power up their skills at an exciting 4-H Esports Workshop and Tournament on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Mt. Vernon Township High School, 11101 N. Wells Bypass Road, Mt. Vernon, IL.Designed for youth of all experience...
A field of crops, the Morrow Plot, on the U of I campus
Defining the modern ‘land-grant mission’ at ACES
The College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign often cites its land-grant legacy, but the land-grant university system is not a well-known...
A 4-H member presenting his art project at the 4-H general show.
Jackson County 4-H youth place in 2026 general show
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – Creativity and skills were recently on display as Jackson County members shared their annual projects at the 4-H general show. Youth were judged in visual arts, photography, food and nutrition, floriculture, and more.4-H members that...
A 4-H member showing her black and brown guinea pig to the small pets judge. judge
Jackson and Williamson County 4-H youth place in animal shows
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. – Local youth were excited to gather at the Jackson County Extension Office to participate in the 4-H horse show on June 18, and all other animal shows on June 20. During these events, 4-H members shared their knowledge of cats, dogs, lizards, rabbits, and other...