University of Illinois Summer Ag Ed Classes
We are excited to offer two summer professional development opportunities through AGED 500 at the University of Illinois. These courses are designed to provide practical skills, resources, and experiences that you can immediately apply in your agricultural education program.
AGED 500: Certified Food Protection Instructor Course (Section CFP)
Date: June 29, 2026
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mynda Tracy
Location: Champaign County Farm Bureau, 801 N. County Fair Dr., Champaign, IL
Participants will earn their Food Sanitation Managers Credential, and Illinois Extension will cover the cost for any of their students interested in taking the certification test.
Registration Link: https://online.illinois.edu/online-courses/section/120265-42581/
AGED 500: Technical Skills for Teaching Agricultural Mechanics (Section AGM)
Dates: July 27–29, 2026
Times:
Day 1 & 2: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Day 3: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Travis Johnson
Location: Agricultural Engineering & Sciences Building, 1304 W. Pennsylvania Ave., Urbana, IL
Participants will complete a variety of hands-on projects and participate in a guided field trip focused on agricultural mechanics instruction and technical skill development.
Registration Link: https://online.illinois.edu/online-courses/section/120265-42582/
We encourage you to consider joining us for one or both opportunities this summer. These courses are a great way to strengthen your instructional skills, connect with fellow agriculture teachers, and bring new ideas back to your classroom and program.
If you have questions or would like additional information, please contact Dr. Amy Leman at bunselme@illinois.edu.