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Got growing questions? Get answers from the Good Growing team! This group of Extension educators cover everything from aeration to urban gardening.

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Events

4-H Shooting Sports Volunteer Certification Training

July 27, 2024

State 4-H Superior Young Producer General Livestock Contest

August 7, 2024

Illinois State Fair 4-H General Project Show

August 9, 2024 - August 11, 2024

State 4-H Superior Young Dairy Producer Contest

August 17, 2024

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May 21, 2024

Discover strategies for addressing mental health challenges in the agricultural community
URBANA, Ill. — Mental health and substance use issues are widespread. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly 1 in 5 adults in the United States lives with a mental illness. In addition, over the past 20 years, an...

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May 20, 2024

Recognizing heat-related warning signs for gardeners and landscapers
URBANA, Ill. — Landscaping and gardening are great physical exercises, and studies show they are good for emotional well-being. But those working outside must remain aware of the dangers associated with heat stress on their bodies. “When I was working as a landscaper, we had to sod a...

May 20, 2024

Local solutions to global challenges: Illinois 4-H tree planting program celebrates third year with 3,000 trees planted
URBANA, Ill. — Carbon neutrality and nutrient runoff are complex issues, but University of Illinois Extension 4-H specialist Curt Sinclair has a simple solution: plant trees.The 4-H Green Communities Tree Program...

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May 17, 2024

Report Asian longhorned ticks to help track invasive pest that threatens livestock
URBANA, Ill. — The invasive Asian longhorned tick, which can pose a health risk for humans, animals, and livestock, has been found in Illinois for the first time. Residents of west central Illinois are advised to watch out for and report sightings of this new pest. The Asian...

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May 13, 2024

Illinois Conservation Police dive into preventing spread of aquatic invasive species
DECATUR, Ill. — A group of 150 Illinois Conservation Police Officers gathered in Decatur for a hands-on workshop on aquatic invasive species during their annual meeting this spring. Developed by the Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant aquatic invasive species team in...

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Spotlight on Natural Resources

We cover a wide range of topics that help you become an advocate for our planet.

PFAS: Understanding this Contaminant of Emerging Concern

Join us as we talk with Sarah Zack, Pollution Prevention Extension Specialist, about per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS. Commonly found in a wide variety of consumer products like non-stick cookware, cosmetics, and cleaners, PFAS are an emerging contaminant that has recently become...

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