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Certified Livestock Manager Training | Freeport

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

Certified Livestock Manager Training | Monmouth

2026 Certified Livestock Management In-Person Training
Strengthen livestock facility management through Certified Livestock Manager Training 

Staff can get certified through one of University of Illinois Extension and the Illinois…

2026 Gateway Green Conference

County: Madison
Support a thriving, sustainable environment. 

Natural resource professionals play a key role in protecting our communities’ environmental assets. With ongoing research and changing conditions…

State 4-H Building a Better 4-H Poster Training

Big Ideas, Clear Displays! Building a Better 4-H Poster is happening March 18, 2026, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm via Zoom!

Ever wonder why some posters grab your attention right away? In this…

Seed Starting for Spring Success

Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop Series
County: Rock Island
Join the University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Staff for: Branching Out: A Botanical Workshop Series. In the final session, this beginner-friendly program covers the essential steps of…

State 4-H Awards Banquet

Celebrate our state award winners!

Celebrate our state award winners!

The Illinois 4-H Awards and Scholarship program honors an amazing group of young people who have made 4-H and their…

Good Bugs & Building Healthy Soils

Spring Series of Home Horticulture - Week 1
County: Rock Island
Join University of Illinois Extension for Spring Series of classes led by horticulture educators and local experts. In the first week topics will cover: 

Good Bugs in the Garden by Ken Johnson…

Gardening on a Budget

Lessons for Living Webinar Series 2026
Learn how to start a container garden that nourishes your body and wallet.

Starting a container garden can benefit your budget and be a fruitful hobby that satisfies your taste buds. Learn about…

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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State 4-H Horse Bowl, Horse Speaking, and Hippology Contests

Save the date!

Mark your calendars for April 18 – 19 for the 4-H state horse bowl, horse speaking & hippology contests to take place on UI campus in Champaign-Urbana.  As usual, hippology…

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Urbana, IL 61801

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