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Upcoming Programs and Events

Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit Returns to Freeport

To provide producers with the latest research updates and to equip them with information that will help them to confidently make these important management decisions, University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce that the annual Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit will be held at Highland Community College Conference Center in Freeport, IL, on Wednesday, January 29, 2025.

Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales

Embrace winter's beauty through outdoor exploration and indoor inspiration at the University of Illinois Extension's Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales on Saturday, January 25. Winter Trails & Naturalist Tales will be held at Torstenson's Education Center and includes three "naturalist tales" keynote speakers and an opportunity for a winter hike.

Offices Closed

Our offices will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, due to the extreme wind chill and cold conditions. We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, January 22 at 8 a.m.

Events

Move More for Better Health

January 23, 2025

County

JoDaviess

Stephenson

Winnebago

2025 Driftless Region Beef Conference

January 23, 2025 - January 24, 2025

Winter Trails and Naturalist Tales

January 25, 2025

County

Winnebago

Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit

January 29, 2025

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News Releases

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January 15, 2025

Prepare Now: Yes, You Can! Home Food Preservation Webinars
With a mild winter upon us, many are already dreaming of outdoor adventures and planning their springtime planting. While it's still a few months before we can dig into the dirt and prepare our gardens, why not use this time to learn a new skill?Stay warm this winter, and join us for our...

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January 15, 2025

Introduction to Fruit Tree Pruning
Offered in TWO locations on the same day!Join University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty for a program on “Introduction to Fruit Tree Pruning”. This program is being held on Tuesday, February 25 at: 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess...

January 15, 2025

Certified Livestock Manager Training to be held in Freeport
University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Department of Agriculture announced the 2025 Certified Livestock Manager Training Workshop (CLMT) schedule. The series of seven in-person workshops will kick off on Feb. 4 in Effingham and conclude on Feb. 19 in Sycamore, with one scheduled locally...

January 15, 2025

Register now for the Annual Joys of Gardening
Mark your calendars for the 27th annual Joys of Gardening program offered by the University of Illinois Extension and the U of I Extension Master Gardeners.  Slated for Saturday, February 22, at the Highland Community College Student Conference Center, 2998 W. Pearl City Road, Freeport,...

January 8, 2025

Corn and Soybean Management discussed at Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit
The last three seasons have brought various challenges for corn and soybean production, with unique weather situations and a wide range of planting and harvest windows. At the Northwest Illinois Agronomy Summit, Dr. Connor Sible, Research Assistant Professor, Department of Crop Sciences...

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