The annual 19th-century harvest festival Jordbruksdagarna (pronounced yord-brooks-DAH-ga-na) will take place Saturday, September 27, and Sunday, September 28, 2025, in historic Bishop Hill, IL.
Impactful projects making a positive difference in local communities did not go unnoticed at the 2025 University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener Conference, held Sept. 4-5 in Springfield.Â
Local food and farming will take center stage during a day of farm tours and a farm-to-table dinner hosted by the University of Illinois Extension serving Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties.
Lindsay Young was presented the 2025 Illinois 4-H Alumni Award at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 8 for her contributions to her profession, service to her community, and support of the 4-H program.
Whiteside County 4-H members worked hard on their projects throughout the year for this year's annual 4-H Show, held at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison July 10-12.
The Sauk Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee is gearing up to host its 40th Annual Steak Fry in the Country on Thursday, August 7, at 5:30 p.m.
Take your love of nature to the next level by signing up for University of Illinois Extension: Carroll-Lee-Whiteside Unit's upcoming Illinois Master Naturalist training cohort.
Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) today announced more than $1 million in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development grants awarded to local farmers through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). These investments will help farmers across the 17th District reduce energy costs, improve efficiency, and continue feeding America with more sustainable operations.Â
White Oaks Therapeutic Equestrian Center will host their annual Benefit Open Horse Show on Saturday, June 21st starting at 9:00 a.m. in the alternative ag arena at the Whiteside County Fairgrounds in Morrison.
The Coliseum Museum in Oregon, IL is pleased to announce the opening of the Around the Farm Art Exhibit featuring 34 artists from across the northern Illinois area, on display from June 6 – July 12. The art exhibit of 68 individual art pieces celebrates and highlights the importance of agriculture in our area.Â
