University of Illinois Extension offering Certified Food Protection Manager Certificate Course
FREEPORT, Ill – Do you currently have a position handling food, or are you looking to find a job in the food industry? If so, consider getting your Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) certification. The Illinois Department of Public Health requires retail food establishment managers to...
Grapevine Wreaths
Join University of Illinois Extension Jo Daviess County Master Gardener Volunteers Laurie Zueger and Linda Helgeson for this program on Grapevine Wreaths. The program will take place at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL....
Youth learn skills in the kitchen while celebrating National Pumpkin Month
Autumn is a wonderful time of year filled with beautiful colors, cooler temperatures, and cozy times with family and friends. Gather your kids this fall and join University of Illinois Extension for this family fun make-at-home project. The October, I MADE That educational cooking kit, will help...
Composting for the Homeowner
Join University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator Jay Solomon for this program. The program will take place on Thursday, September 8 at 1:30 p.m. The program is being held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL 61028. There...
Autumn Joys of Gardening Series Offered
FREEPORT, Ill – We are pleased to announce the return of Autumn Joys of Gardening. This program will take on a different look, being offered as a series of evening programs, participants can pick and choose the classes they want to attend. Autumn Joys of Gardening is co-sponsored by University...
Centerpieces from the Garden
Join University of Illinois Extension Program Coordinator Nikki Keltner for this hands on program. The program will take place on Thursday, August 25 at 1:30 p.m. The program is being held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL 61028. There will be a $15 fee to...
School nutrition professionals’ training dates are set for August
As part of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (HHFKA), all school nutrition professionals receive annual training hours to meet the USDA Professional Standards. These standards ensure school nutrition personnel have the knowledge, training, and tools needed to plan, prepare, and purchase healthy...
Time to plant Cool Season Vegetables
As the summer winds down, it is time to plant cool season vegetables. Join University of Illinois Extension Local Foods and Small Farms Educator Grant McCarty for “Cool Season Vegetables” on Thursday, August 11 beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St....
Falling Into Autumn Gardening Series
Join University of Illinois Extension as they hold various gardening related programs in a series being offered this fall. Costs for each program are varied and listed below. All programs will begin at 1:30 p.m. and be held at the Jo Daviess County Extension Office, 204 Vine St. Elizabeth, IL...
Midwestern hemp database applications open until July 24
URBANA, Ill. – Industrial hemp is one of the fasting growing crops across Midwestern fields and researchers are recruiting producers in the race to learn more.
University of Illinois Extension commercial agriculture educators are working...
Benefits of Grazing
Join Jay Solomon, University of Illinois Extension Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy Educator, and John Strauser, University of Illinois PhD student for this program that will hopefully get you thinking about the benefits of perennial agriculture. This event will take place on Wednesday...
Stephenson County Electronics Recycling Event
FREEPORT, Ill.— In partnership with the Stephenson County Health Department, University of Illinois Extension Office, and the City of Freeport, the annual electronics recycling event will be held on Saturday August 20, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. (or until trucks are full) in parking lot B...
Young farmers seek solutions to entry barriers
Young and beginning farmers face many challenges, including access to land, financial capital, technical knowledge and support, social networks, adequate labor, marketing experience, health insurance, and childcare.
University of Illinois Extension...
Wizarding world of 4-H school coming soon
Rockford, IL- University of Illinois Extension will be offering Wizarding World of 4-H School this summer on Wednesday, June 29. The school will be held at Prince of Peace Church in Rockton between 9:00 am-12:00 pm. Participants will begin the morning being randomly sorted into their...
Local youth invited to attend the “Wizarding World of 4-H” event
Freeport, IL- University of Illinois Extension will be offering a “Wizarding World of 4-H” event on June 28, 2022. This will be a brand new year of magical fun and will take place at the Highland Community College – in Building H-201 between 9:00 am-noon. After check-in, participants will be...
Bass Fishing SPIN Club offered by University of Illinois Extension 4-H and Youth Development
Winnebago County 4-H is offering a bass fishing SPIN (Special Interest) Club program June 6-10, 2022 focused on attracting Jr. High level youth to the sport of fishing with a specific focus on largemouth bass. This program is offered to youth ages 11-14 with previous fishing...
Helpline answers Home Gardening Questions
Freeport, IL----Have a gardening question? The Master Gardener Helpline at the University of Illinois Extension is open for the season. Designed to help the home gardener with their questions, the helpline is staffed with Master Gardener volunteers that will provide you with a research-...
Brush up on your canning skills this spring!
Freeport, IL---It seems as though home food preservation continues to be a growing trend. Whether it is due to the increase in food costs, the desire to know what is going into your food, or because it benefits the environment by reducing one’s carbon footprint, home food preservation continues...
