Events

Farmland Owners Conference

Owning farmland comes with added responsibility and questions. 

Many moving pieces go into owning land. Ownership can often create questions and become stressful and overwhelming for the…

From Flour to Ferment: Sourdough Starter Essentials

Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf Webinars 2024
Learn simple steps to create your own starter with just flour and water.

Dive into sourdough fermentation's long history and science and learn how to make your starter with two simple ingredients:…

From Flour to Ferment: Sourdough Starter Essentials

Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf Webinars 2024
Learn simple steps to create your own starter with just flour and water.

Dive into sourdough fermentation's long history and science and learn how to make your starter with two simple ingredients:…

Agriculture Climate Risk Tools Workshop

Today’s farming weather isn’t your grandparents’ weather.

Weather trends are continuing to change. Make sure you have the tools you need to adapt and make decisions for your farming operation…

Winter Tree Identification

County: Clinton
Forestry Extension and Research Specialist Chris Evans will be joining us on December 4 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Carlyle Lake Visitor Center for a Winter Tree ID workshop.

Identifying trees…

Rise and Shine: Sourdough Bread-Making Essentials

Sourdough Bread: From Starter to Loaf Webinars 2024
Discover the benefits, techniques, and tips for perfecting your homemade bread.

Why is sourdough bread so popular? Learn the benefits of sourdough and explore the fundamental steps to making your…

Thriving Youth Thriving Clubs: 4-H Thriving Model Volunteer Training Series - Relationships Session

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At this three-part training for adult volunteers, learn about the fundamentals of the 4-H Thriving Model of Positive Youth Development and how creating an environment for…

Bridging the Gap: Technology Adoption in Small Holder Farms

I-FARM University Learning Series
Adopting new technology for any size farming operation has its challenges. 

Discuss the unique challenges and opportunities smallholder farms face in adopting new technologies. This final…

Diabetes Support Group

County: Monroe

Nutrition and Wellness Educator, Kris Juelfs, with University of Illinois Extension, will exchange practical tips and advice with peers who are navigating the challenges of living with diabetes.…

Forming an LLC

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Forming an LLC can be simple with the right steps. 

Producers are often curious about the details of an LLC. Most farmers choose the LLC as their preferred business structure, and the good…