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Illinois Extension provides relevant, science-based information that serves residents and businesses across the state. From blogs featuring the best seasonal tips and techniques to news stories highlighting upcoming learning opportunities, we offer insight backed by the research and public engagement resources of the College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences at the University of Illinois. Learn more at any of these events.

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Keeping Up with Cottage Food

What you need to know to be a Cottage Food seller.
County: Saline

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…

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Little Grand Canyon Spring Hike and Bird

County: Jackson
Explore the Little Grand Canyon Trail loop on this interpretive hike with moderately difficult terrain and often slick rocks of around 3 miles. We’ll start at 9:30am and end at approximately 1:00pm…

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Land Leasing Basics

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Don't let a loose lease delay a farm's growth. 

Leasing farmland is so commonplace that landowners, farmers, and ranchers may only think about the lease itself once things go wrong. Prevent…

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Do It Yourself Wood Processing Options for Landowners

County: Pope

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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Students gather around a log for a chance to use a hand-tool used for maple syrup production.
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Stewardship Week 2026

37th Annual Stewardship Week at Dixon Springs Ag Center
County: Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Pope, Saline, White

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…

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Plant Sale

County: Pope

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…

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2026 Illinois Invasive Species Symposium

County: Champaign

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…

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5 Steps to Protect Your Farm, Legally Speaking

Legal Training for Illinois Small Farms Webinar Series
Build a resilient farm by first taking a few steps to protect it. 

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,…

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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…

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