Joliet Junior College Agriculture/Horticulture

The Horticulture program is pleased to introduce and welcome Ashley Juenke as our new Greenhouse and Land Lab Manager here at Joliet Junior College! She is a wonderful new addition to our Horticulture team, and we are delighted to have her.
Ashley brings fantastic experience to our program. Before joining JJC, she worked as a Growing Specialist at Gotham Greens in Chicago. There, she led the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program in their large rooftop greenhouse.
Ashley earned her Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Plant Systems from the University of Arizona. Her college studies focused heavily on Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA). While at school, she also worked in special hydroponic research greenhouses. This work helped develop her expertise in modern greenhouse growing and research methods.
We look forward to the organization and technical expertise Ashley will bring to our facilities. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome to the JJC family!

We had such a fantastic day celebrating all of our sophomores! Starting the day with internship presentations, then our Agriculture Sophomore Celebration, and finally the 2026 JJC Commencement Ceremony!

WOW what a group! Don’t be strangers. 💜

Every year we look forward to spotlighting our sophomore agriculture students. This year is no different! We are looking forward to celebrating their achievements as the semester wraps up.

UPDATE

Note: There has been a change in judges. LJ Young will now be sorting the U of I ring.

Also, for those coming from the West on I-80. There has been additional construction, please check Maps and traffic before deciding your route.

JJC Purple Pride & U of I Hoof N' Horn Pig Jackpot Show

We're excited to have you join us for our Jackpot show this Saturday, May 2nd!

Location: 17840 Laraway Rd Joliet, IL

Entry can be done via the Showman.App through the QR Code attached or the link below.

https://showman.app/shows...

Note: There will be no additional trailer spots available. All trailer spots were sold in our fundraiser sale. Those will be reserved for the buyers.

There is to be absolutely no parking in any grass or fire lanes.

We look forward to seeing everyone this weekend.

Questions? Contact Kyla Mennen (574) 702-3760 or Patrick Kelly (815)343-4274