Serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago

Announcements and Highlights

Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit

This annual event has gone virtual and offers a series of programs about current agronomy topics.

Intro to Fruit Tree Pruning: From the "Old and Neglected" to the "Just Planted"

This webinar will be offered on three different dates and times and will go over the basics of fruit tree pruning, steps to take to get started, and guidance on pruning trees that have never been pruned to those that have just been planted in 2019.

Upcoming Webinars and Information Flyer

Get information on youth mental health, certified livestock manager, beef grazing, fruit production, agronomy summit and more. Downloadable/printable flyer with upcoming webinars and links.

Certified Livestock Manager Webinars

There will be two training options for this year, new online training and four webinars (virtual workshops), which will provide Illinois livestock producers the manure management training they need to meet the state's requirements.

Fruits on Friday

University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce a series of webinars that will focus on the basics of fruit production for some of the most common fruits that growers in Northern Illinois plant and grow.

2021 Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference

University of Illinois Extension will host the 25th Annual Stateline Fruit and Vegetable Growers Conference this February 2021.

Your Thoughts Matter 4-H Spin Club

This 6-part online series is open to all teens 13 years old and older, being a 4-H member is NOT a requirement. Learn to define mental health, how to talk about it with family and friends, and how to help yourself and others.

2021 Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference

The 2021 Northwest Illinois Grazing Conference will look a little different this year. Like everything else this past year, we will move to the digital platform Zoom for 2021. The theme for this year is “Reinvigorating Pastures and Expanding Grazing"

Everyday Environment Webinar Series

Everyday Environment Webinar Series will focus on a different environmental topic each month.

Horticulture Webinar Series

The Four Seasons Gardening Webinar Series is one of the most popular horticulture programs offered by the Illinois Extension Horticulture Team

Food Assistance in Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties

At this time many people may find the need for food assistance where they have never had the need in the past. If you you or someone you know is in need of a helping hand, here are several lists of possible food pantries in your area.

Private and Commercial Applicators Training and Testing

Check out our pesticide safety training page. It has a list of many options for training and testing. It also links the Illinois Department of Ag website that lists the limited in person testing sites.

2021 Illinois Dairy Summit

University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Milk Producers Association have partnered to bring you the latest in dairy management information. The 2021 theme is Protecting Your Milk Check During COVID & Beyond.

Ag Newsletter

Check out the latest ag newsletter from the University of Illinois Extension serving Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties.

Digital Webinars and Trainings

With all of our in-person meetings currently canceled or postponed, we are expanding our online webinars and trainings. Check back frequently for new upcoming or recorded webinars. These are offered by Illinois Extension professionals unless otherwise noted.   Follow this link.               

 

 

Scholarships Available thru Extension for All Youth

 

Jo Daviess County

Ralph and Katherine Norris Scholarship: The Ralph and Katherine Norris Scholarship Fund has been established to provide financial assistance to Jo Daviess County residents studying agriculture or agricultural related fields. The Jo Daviess County Extension & 4-H Foundation is responsible for the selection of the scholarship recipients.

Home and Community Education Scholarship:  Applicant must have been a resident of Jo Daviess County for one year and be a High School Senior.

Jo Daviess County Beef Association Scholarship:  The Jo Daviess County Beef Association Scholarship Fund has been established to provide financial assistance to Jo Daviess County residents studying agricultural related fields. 

 

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