WIU School of Agriculture

09/03/2026

We’re just a few short weeks away, and we can’t wait to see everyone in Macomb!

**NEW THIS YEAR!** Before the festivities begin, the WIU School of Agriculture is hosting a special open house-style event for prospective students called **Farm to Field!**

Come experience WIU Ag, explore our farms and facilities, meet students and faculty, and see what being a Leatherneck is all about!

🌾 **Interested in joining us? Register here:**
https://bit.ly/4pDtAMi

Mark your calendar!

The 8th Annual WIU Family Day BBQ Competition & Tasting returns Saturday, Sept. 19, from 2-5 p.m. in Q Lot.

Join the Office of Student Engagement and the School of Agriculture for great food, live music, family-friendly activities, unique vendors, and more before cheering on the Leathernecks as they take on Morehead State at 6 p.m. at Hanson Field 🏈

🎟️ Get your Family Day tickets and merchandise: wiu.edu/familyday

🏆 Interested in competing? Sign up for the BBQ Competition: go.wiu.edu/3UpZFvy

Don't miss one of WIU's favorite traditions! 💜💛

09/02/2026

On the first day back to school, the faculty and staff met at Park Place on the square, to talk about objectives and goals for the upcoming school year!

08/31/2026

It’s going to be a great year! Excited to have Lydia, Bronson, Greta, Logan, and Ryann on our Ag Council E-Board! Lots of fun events and information coming soon! 🟣🟡

Don’t forget—Aggie Picnic is THIS WEEK! 🎉

📅 Wednesday, September 2 | ⏰ 6–8 PM
📍 Horn Field Campus

Our first event of the school year—we can’t wait to see you there!

08/29/2026

Entries are open for the 2026-2027 WIU Bull test.

• Upgraded bull facilities
• Increased bull sale average in 2026
• Provides Sensehub health monitoring
• Fosters student engagement and learning

Get more information here:

https://www.wiu.edu/cbt/agriculture/bull_test/docs/2026%20WIU%20Bull%20Test%20Entry%20Packet.pdf

08/27/2026

📣 IL Ag Teachers

Registration is open to bring your students to Greenhand Conference! 📝

Food and freebies included! 🌭 📒 🫟🛍️

(Registration linked in comments 👇 )

08/27/2026

One Week Away!

A WEEK FROM TODAY… the WIU School of Agriculture is hosting our annual aggie Picnic!

A true back-to-school staple! We are thrilled to have everyone back on campus and even more excited to bring everyone together again, welcome our incoming students, and introduce some new faces joining our faculty and staff.

We can’t wait to kick off another great year with our Leatherneck family!

Questions? Message us here or stop by the Ag Office throughout the day—we’re happy to help!

See you there!

08/25/2026

MEET THE GIRLS!

On August 6th, the WIU Allison Organic Farm welcomed some new residents - a 15 cow herd of British White yearlings affectionately referred to as "The Girls!". The Girls are on loan from Monte Bottens, Grateful Graze.

British Whites are an ancient, naturally polled British beef breed. They are distinctively white with black points (sometimes red) and are known to be very gentle and calm. To learn more about British Whites, you can visit https://britishwhite.org/.

The girls are learning to eat new snacks, warm and cool season cover crops and definitely seem to have preferences (pearl millet >> sunn h**p)!

The girls are wearing pretty collars, Nofence Producers USA, with a back-up single hot-wire perimeter fence. They will probably stay at the Allison Farm for another month.

Welcome to the Leatherneck family ladies!

08/24/2026

2026–2027 First Day of School! 💜💛

We hope all of our incoming and returning students had an awesome first day! We’re excited for a new year and look forward to working with you, watching you grow, and making plenty of memories along the way.

Here’s to a great semester, Leathernecks!

08/24/2026

Help Wanted!

Please text or call Keith if interested at 309-255-3798

08/24/2026

‘Twas the night before school, and all through the summer, our students gained countless hands-on experiences!

We’re so proud of our students for showing determination, making memories, and making the most of every opportunity this summer. Here’s to a great school year ahead! 📚

Have a great school year! Neck up!