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Keeping Up with Cottage Food
At every family gathering, you get the same request: “Please bring THE rolls.” It’s your signature side, and word has spread that your dinner rolls are the best. Maybe you've considered turning…
Little Grand Canyon Spring Hike and Bird
Land Leasing Basics
Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…
Do It Yourself Wood Processing Options for Landowners
Stop letting good logs go to waste. Join the Illinois Forestry Association and Illinois Extension Forestry for a hands-on demonstration of small-scale options for turning logs…
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Stewardship Week 2026
University of Illinois Extension is pleased to offer the 37th annual Stewardship Week Program! Open to youth in grades K-6, our goal is to educate students about the management of our natural land…
Plant Sale
University of Illinois Extension invites the public to a plant sale at the Dixon Springs Agricultural Center on May 2nd, 2026. The sale will be located under the pavilion near the administration…
2026 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium
Explore the latest invasive species research updates, learn about management options, celebrate success stories, network with colleagues, and ask questions at…
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4-H Memorial Camp Youth Summer Session 2
General registration is open!Adventure awaits you at every turn at 4-H Memorial Camp. Every day is packed with activities that will challenge you to try new and exciting things. Best of all, you…
5 Steps to Protect Your Farm, Legally Speaking
Are there a few key steps that provide a big impact when it comes to the farm or ranch’s protection from legal risks? Yes,…
5 Pasos para Proteger su Granja desde el Punto de Vista Legal
Desarrolle una granja resistente cuando tome las medidas para protegerla.¿Existen algunos pasos clave que tengan un gran impacto en lo que respecta a la protección de las granjas y ranchos frente…