Events

The Fuel to Fight Cancer

Lessons for Living Series 2024
Explore how the right food helps to fight cancer.

Nutrition is a tool to support cancer prevention, treatment, and care. This lesson will discuss research on how food can reduce cancer risk and…

Farm Safety for Youth: Keeping the Next Generation Safe

Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Reduce the dangers for youth on the farm by implementing safety precautions.

Young people are uniquely vulnerable to farm hazards, and children and teens make up a significant portion of injuries…

Natural Area Conservation in Illinois

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
The prairie state protects its natural areas. 

Illinois is an innovator in natural areas conservation and management. Explore Illinois’ role in the natural areas movement, review conservation…

State 4-H Dog Show

Save the date!

4-H members who excel in the 4-H Dog project are encouraged to compete at the local 4-H dog obedience contest for a chance to advance to the Illinois 4-H Dog Show. Competition in…

Resources to Address Deer Impacts to Woodlands

2024 Forestry Stewardship Series
Oh, dear! What can you do to manage whitetails in your woodlands? 

White-tailed deer are an important part of Midwestern forests, but their browsing has an impact on forest health. Explore…

2024 Pumpkin Field Day

Exploring research around commercial pumpkin production strengthens Illinois growers. 

As Illinois ranks number one in both pumpkin production and processing, it provides a great opportunity…

Addressing Mental Health and Stress in Agriculture

Cultivating Caution: A Monthly Guide to Farm Safety and Health Webinar Series
Identify challenges in agriculture roles to find strategies for alleviating stressors.

Farming and ranching are filled with stressors like financial pressures, uncertain conditions, long hours, and…

Navigating Changes as We Age

Lessons for Living Series 2024
Discover new opportunities and a positive mindset.

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way - physically, mentally, and financially - in about every aspect of our lives. This…

Navigating Changes as We Age

Lessons for Living Series 2024
Discover new opportunities and a positive mindset.

Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way - physically, mentally, and financially - in about every aspect of our lives. This…

Eating for Eye Health

Lessons for Living Series 2024
Explore more about your eyes and how to keep them healthy.

Age-related eye diseases are the leading cause of blindness and vision problems in the United States, but luckily, you can do things to…