Events

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training

Mark your calendars for our Shooting Sports Leader training sessions!

You don't have to be an expert marksperson to be an expert leader!

Disciplines offered will include : Shotgun, Rifle…

Youth Crop Scouting Competition

Youth teams learn life skills from crop scouting fields to use in their future careers.

Knowing how to properly scout corn, soybean, or any commercial crop field is essential to understanding…

Individual Plant Treatments to Control Woody Invasives

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
Treat invasive species one plant at a time. 

One technique used to manage invasive woody plant vegetation is focused, individual plant treatments such as herbicide foliar applications, cut…

Tick Bites and Tick-Borne Diseases: The Interplay of Human Knowledge and Behavior

Summer Self-Care 2024
Discover how to safeguard against tick bites and disease transmission.

This presentation provides an overview of how human behavior can impact our risk of tick bites and tick-borne diseases.…

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North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference

Connecting Research, Extension and Outreach
Join Extension and agricultural professionals from across the region at the North Central Agriculture and Climate Conference to spotlight climate adaptation and mitigation research, outreach, and…

Farm in the Park

County: Henry

Bring your family for a fun FREE day exploring agriculture, horticulture, and healthy living with Illinois Extension and 4-H. Come to Veteran's Park in downtown Galva (across from our Extension…

State 4-H Superior Young Producer General Livestock Contest

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4-H members, don't miss your chance to compete for one of nine $1,000 scholarships -- on-site, walk-up registration begins at the 4-H Superior Young Producer Contest and…

The Consequences of Agricultural Chemical Trespass into Illinois Ecosystems

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
What happens when a pesticide doesn't stay where it's put? 

The landscape of Illinois has been devoted primarily to agriculture for more than 100 years. Agricultural intensification has led to…

What Illinois Residents Should Know About Climate Change

Everyday Environment Webinar Series
Climate change is here, let's talk about it. 

Discover what climate change means for Illinois now and in the future and explore practical solutions. Learn how you can play a vital role in…

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Illinois State Fair 4-H General Project Show

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If you want to see what 4-H is all about, make sure to visit the Illinois State Fair. Award-winning 4-H members display their general project work during three amazing days…