The Master Urban Farmer Training Program provides participants the knowledge and skills to start a farm. Upon completion, participants will be able to visualize their plans and have the information necessary to move forward with their goals.

If you enjoy gardening and like to learn to share your gardening knowledge, the Illinois Extension Master Gardener Program may be for you. The next Master Gardener training for the south suburbs will take place in fall of 2020. Master Gardeners (MG) are a vital link in getting horticulture information to the public through Illinois Extension offices. Education is what we're all about.

The Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation was founded in 1981 for the purpose of delivering strong leaders to maintain a safe, secure, and sustainable food supply in America.

Established by Illinois Farm Bureau in 1979, more than 1100 participants have graduated from this leadership program. ALOT provides select Illinois Farm Bureau members an opportunity to learn a broad range of skills to enrich their leadership abilities and provide a greater voice for agriculture in Illinois Benefit as an individual and as a group.