Ag Education in Illinois
48 listings in 46 countys. Colleges, universities and programs teaching agriculture, ranch management, ag mechanics and related fields.
Adams County
- Adams County Ag Literacy Program
School program teaching apples, pumpkins, livestock, soils, corn, soybeans and wind turbines; in 2016-17 it reached 9,065 students in 307 classroom visits with help from local FFA chapters.
Quincy, IL
Alexander County
- Pulaski-Alexander County Extension Office
Local University of Illinois Extension office in Mounds that hosts 4-H general show judging and coordinates youth programs for Alexander and neighboring far-southern Illinois counties.
502 Oakley Lane, Mounds, IL 62964 | (618) 745-5200
Bond County
- Bond County 4-H
Youth program with traditional clubs in Pocahontas, Pleasant Mound, Greenville and Mulberry Grove, Cloverbud groups for ages 5-7, and short-term SPIN clubs on topics such as fishing or sewing.
Greenville, IL | 618-664-3665
Boone County
- Boone County 4-H
Youth development program where members pick their own projects and clubs; yearly events include a public speaking contest, general projects day, dog show and the August 4-H shows.
205 Cadillac Ct., Belvidere, IL | 815-544-3710
Champaign County
- University of Illinois Extension
Extension service that runs 4-H shows, field days and agronomy events statewide, with its registration office on West Gregory Drive in Urbana.
1301 W. Gregory Dr., Urbana, IL 61801
Edwards County
- Edwards County FFA
Edwards County FFA in Albion competes in Illinois FFA Section 23 and was honored among chapters contributing to the Harvest for All food drive.
Albion, IL
Ford County
- University of Illinois Extension Champaign/Ford/Iroquois/Vermilion Unit
Champaign, Ford, Iroquois, Vermilion counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Ford County residents.
IL Website
Franklin County
- University of Illinois Extension Franklin/Jackson/Perry/Randolph/Williamson Unit
Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Randolph, Williamson counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Franklin County residents.
IL Website
Fulton County
- University of Illinois Extension Fulton/Mason/Peoria/Tazewell Unit
Fulton, Mason, Peoria, Tazewell counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Fulton County residents.
IL Website
Gallatin County
- University of Illinois Extension Gallatin/Hamilton/Hardin/Pope/Saline/White Unit
Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Pope, Saline, White counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Gallatin County residents.
IL Website
Greene County
- University of Illinois Extension Calhoun/Cass/Greene/Morgan/Scott Unit
Calhoun, Cass, Greene, Morgan, Scott counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Greene County residents.
IL Website
Grundy County
- University of Illinois Extension Grundy County Office
The Grundy County Extension office on North Division Street in Morris is the local base for 4-H, horticulture and agriculture programs shared with the Kankakee and Will County offices.
4004 N. Division St., Morris, IL 60450 | 815-942-2725 Website - University of Illinois Extension Grundy/Kankakee/Will Unit
Grundy, Kankakee, Will counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Grundy County residents.
IL Website
Hancock County
- University of Illinois Extension Adams/Brown/Hancock/Pike/Schuyler Unit
Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, Schuyler counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Hancock County residents.
IL Website
Henderson County
- University of Illinois Extension Henderson/Knox/McDonough/Warren Unit
Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Warren counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Henderson County residents.
IL Website
Henry County
- University of Illinois Extension Henry/Mercer/Rock Island/Stark Unit
Henry, Mercer, Rock Island, Stark counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Henry County residents.
IL Website
Iroquois County
- University of Illinois Extension Ford-Iroquois Counties Office
Ford and Iroquois County residents reach University of Illinois Extension through this Gilman office, open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed for lunch from noon to 1 p.m.
1380 S Crescent St Ste. B, Gilman, IL 60938 | 217-300-2333 Website
Jasper County
- University of Illinois Extension Clay/Effingham/Fayette/Jasper Unit
Clay, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Jasper County residents.
IL Website
Jefferson County
- University of Illinois Extension Bond/Clinton/Jefferson/Marion/Washington Unit
Bond, Clinton, Jefferson, Marion, Washington counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Jefferson County residents.
IL Website
Jersey County
- University of Illinois Extension Christian/Jersey/Macoupin/Montgomery Unit
Christian, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Jersey County residents.
IL Website
Jo Daviess County
- University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess/Stephenson/Winnebago Unit
Jo Daviess, Stephenson, Winnebago counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Jo Daviess County residents.
IL Website
Johnson County
- University of Illinois Extension Alexander/Johnson/Massac/Pulaski/Union Unit
Alexander, Johnson, Massac, Pulaski, Union counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Johnson County residents.
IL Website
Kane County
- University of Illinois Extension DuPage/Kane/Kendall Unit
DuPage, Kane, Kendall counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Kane County residents.
IL Website
Kankakee County
- University of Illinois Extension Kankakee County Office
Kankakee County Extension operates from Commerce Drive in Bourbonnais, giving farmers, gardeners and 4-H families a local contact for University of Illinois programs.
1650 Commerce Drive, Bourbonnais, IL 60914 | 815-933-8337 Website
LaSalle County
- University of Illinois Extension Bureau/LaSalle/Marshall/Putnam Unit
Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for La Salle County residents.
IL Website
Lake County
- University of Illinois Extension Lake/McHenry Unit
Lake, McHenry counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Lake County residents.
IL Website
Lawrence County
- University of Illinois Extension Edwards/Lawrence/Richland/Wabash/Wayne Unit
Edwards, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Lawrence County residents.
IL Website
Lee County
- University of Illinois Extension Carroll/Lee/Whiteside Unit
Carroll, Lee, Whiteside counties share this University of Illinois Extension unit, which delivers 4-H youth programs, agriculture and horticulture education and local office support for Lee County residents.
IL Website
Livingston County
- University of Illinois Extension Livingston County
The Livingston County Extension office in Pontiac runs 4-H, where members pick projects, join clubs, work with adult mentors and build teamwork and career skills.
1412 S. Locust St., Pontiac, IL | 815-842-1776
Macon County
- University of Illinois Extension Macon County
Macon County Extension office in Decatur hosts 4-H youth camps and programs for ages 8 to 13, including art, STEM and nature sessions at its North President Howard Blvd. site.
3351 North President Howard Blvd., Decatur, IL 62521
Mason County
- University of Illinois Extension Mason County
Havana office of University of Illinois Extension serving Mason County through the Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell unit, with 4-H and agriculture programs.
Havana, IL | 309-543-3308
Mercer County
- Mercer County FFA
Mercer County FFA, based in Aledo, competes in Illinois FFA Section 4 and was recognized for its contributions to the statewide Harvest for All food drive.
Aledo, IL
Peoria County
- University of Illinois Extension Peoria County
Peoria County Extension office, part of the Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell unit, offering 4-H youth development and community education from its Peoria location.
Peoria, IL | 309-685-3140
Pike County
- John Wood Community College Ag Center
John Wood Community College agricultural center in Baylis that hosts the evening talks for the Orr Beef Research Center field day.
37803 St. Hwy 104, Baylis, IL - Orr Beef Research Center
University of Illinois beef research herd at Baylis with a calving barn and working facility, used for Extension tours and an annual field day.
37737 Perry Fishhook Rd, Baylis, IL
Pope County
- Dixon Springs Agricultural Center
University of Illinois research center in southern Illinois studying forest management, pollinator prairies, animal science and high tunnel vegetables.
IL
Richland County
- Richland County Extension Office
Richland County Extension office in Olney on South Fair Street, part of the five-county unit that also covers Edwards, Lawrence, Wabash and Wayne counties, offering 4-H and horticulture programming.
306 S. Fair St., Olney, IL 62450 | 618-395-2191
Sangamon County
- Sangamon County Extension Office
Sangamon County Extension office on South Airport Drive in Springfield, where Sangamon 4-H is based, including the 4-H Junior Leadership Conference set for November 14-15, 2026.
700 S. Airport Drive, Springfield, IL 62707 | 217-782-4617
Shelby County
- Shelby County Extension Office
Shelby County office of University of Illinois Extension in Shelbyville, home base for Shelby County 4-H, master gardener support and community nutrition and agriculture education.
1125 W N 2nd St, Shelbyville, IL 62565 | 217-774-9546
St. Clair County
- St. Clair County Extension Office
St. Clair County Extension office on East State Route 15 in Belleville, grouped with Madison and Monroe counties for 4-H, horticulture and food and agriculture education.
1478 East State Route 15, Belleville, IL 62221 | (217) 244-0273
Stephenson County
- Stephenson County Extension Office
Stephenson County Extension office located at Highland Community College in Freeport, serving 4-H members, gardeners and producers in the Jo Daviess, Stephenson and Winnebago unit.
2998 W Pearl City Rd, Highland Community College, Bldg R, Freeport, IL 61032 | 815-235-4125
Tazewell County
- Tazewell County Extension Office
Tazewell County Extension office in Pekin, part of the Fulton, Mason, Peoria and Tazewell unit, which also organizes the Tazewell 4-H Show and Junior Fair each summer.
Pekin, IL | 309-347-6614
Vermilion County
- Vermilion County Extension Office
Vermilion County Extension office on North Vermilion Street in Danville, part of the Champaign, Ford, Iroquois and Vermilion unit, running 4-H and horticulture education.
3164 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832 | 217-300-2616
Wabash County
- Wabash County Extension Office
Wabash County Extension office on North Market Street in Mount Carmel, supporting local 4-H clubs, gardeners and farm families with University of Illinois educational programs.
738 N. Market St., Mount Carmel, IL 62863 | 618-262-5725
Washington County
- Washington County Extension Office
Illinois Extension office for Washington County in Nashville, serving local 4-H members, gardeners and growers with youth programs, horticulture and farm education from the Wall Street Extension Education Center.
9623 Wall Street, Nashville, IL 62263 | 618-327-8881
Wayne County
- Wayne County Extension Office
Wayne County Extension office on Frontier Drive in Fairfield, offering 4-H youth development, horticulture and nutrition programming for residents of the county.
2B Frontier Dr., Fairfield, IL 62837 | 618-842-3702
Winnebago County
- Winnebago County Extension Office
Winnebago County Extension office on North Second Street in Rockford, delivering 4-H, master gardener and local food programming for the Rockford area.
1040 North Second Street, Rockford, IL 61107 | 815-986-4357
Woodford County
- Woodford County Extension Office
Woodford County Extension office in Eureka on South Main Street, sharing a unit with Livingston and McLean counties and supporting 4-H clubs and community gardening.
1201 S Main Street, Suite 2, Eureka, IL 61530 | 309-467-3789