Lifelong Learning, Lifelong Impact.
Talking Crop Podcast
Talking Crop is a row crop production podcast. In each episode, a guest expert is interviewed to discuss topics in their areas of expertise. Each episode provides relevant, timely information to corn and soybean producers to help them make informed management decisions.
Upcoming Programs and Events
Food Preservation Classes and Pressure Canner Testing Clinics
Preserving food at home lets us enjoy homegrown, locally sourced, or seasonal foods year-round. Check out our list of local, in-person food preservation classes and pressure canner testing clinics. Join us so you can be prepared for safe food preservation.
Protein, Physical Activity, and Aging: What You Need to Know
An informative program that explores how aging affects muscle health and what you can do to stay strong. Participants will learn about the risks of muscle loss, practical nutrition tips, and lifestyle strategies to support strength, mobility, and independence.
Youth Bicycle Safety Day
Join us for a Youth Bicycle Safety Day on Saturday, June 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Winnebago County Fairgrounds, Building 4, 500 W. 1st Street, Pecatonica. Participants will rotate through bicycle stations, including a bicycle pre-check, helmet check, riding in traffic, rules of the road, crossing intersections, and hand signals.
Events
News Releases
4-H Youth Development
Agriculture
Community Economic Development
Horticulture
Illinois Nutrition Education Programs
Local Foods & Small Farms
Natural Resources, Energy & Environment
Nutrition & Wellness