URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Extension is driving statewide impact through its comprehensive 10-year strategic plan, focused on the key priorities of environment, food and agriculture, health, community, economy, technology and discovery, partnerships, and workforce excellence. Launched in the fall of 2024, Extension is marking progress by...
News releases
Illinois 4-H youth among nation’s top teen leaders at National 4-H Congress
ATLANTA, Ga. — Ten Illinois teens represented the state at National 4-H Congress, a five-day national conference held Nov. 28–Dec. 2, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia. The event brought together outstanding 4-H members from across the country for leadership development, educational...
Illinois 4-H team earns strong finish at national poultry and egg conference
URBANA, Ill. — An Illinois 4-H team earned top honors while competing in the Poultry Judging Contest at the 2025 National 4-H Poultry and Egg Conference, held Nov. 20 in Louisville, Kentucky. The four-member team placed 11th overall among 24 states competing in the contest....
Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference returns to support Midwest landowners
URBANA, Ill. — The Tri-State Forest Stewardship Conference, one of the largest gatherings for forest landowners in the Midwest, returns this spring. For more than 25 years, the conference has provided resources to forest landowners in the Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin area to better manage their...
Illinois Extension staff spotlight: Brittney Muschetto DePatis
BOURBONNAIS, Ill. – Each month University of Illinois Extension serving Grundy, Kankakee, and Will counties sits down with an Extension staff member to discuss their work and impact in the community. This month's spotlight features...
Events
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Classroom Chicken Embryology
Bring hands on learning to the classroomTeachers, are you looking for a hands on science program for your classroom? Families, are you looking for something unique to do at home that is exciting and a great learning opportunity? Illinois Extension is once again offering the University of Illinois...
Joliet Agronomy Summit
Strengthen farm management decisions by attending the Joliet Agronomy Summit University of Illinois Extension is holding the Joliet Agronomy Summit this winter to provide producers with the latest agronomic research updates and equip them with information that will empower them in their farm...
Composting with worms
Learn about the fascinating world of worms!This class will teach you to use worms to turn organic waste into nutrient-rich soil amendments (castings) for plants – called vermicomposting! This program will cover setup, maintenance, worm care, and managing the bin (with options...
Youth Large Animal Livestock Clinic
The Youth Large Animal Livestock Clinic is back, and spots are limited!The Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau, in partnership with Illinois Extension, is offering a Large Animal Livestock Workshop this year on February 28th at the Kendall Co. Fairgrounds....
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