Practical community management practices for ticks and mosquitoes
URBANA, Ill. - Communities face challenges in the best practices to battle ticks and mosquitoes. Holly Tuten, associate scientist in vector ecology from the Illinois Natural History Survey, will provide...
Millions at stake in census; be counted
URBANA, Ill. - An accurate census count is important to Illinois. The state could lose two congressional seats based on the population totals informed by the next census. Federal funding for programs including Medicaid,...
Follow safe food production practices: COVID-19 facts for farms, markets, and gardens
URBANA, Ill. - The current health issue has disrupted normal daily activities. There are many questions for growers and producers, as well as managers of farmers markets. Trust this researched advice from reliable sources.
“Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause...
How does ‘stay at home’ order impact farmers markets?
URBANA, Ill. - With winter farmers markets in full swing, the March 20 executive order by Gov. Pritzker requiring individuals to stay at home has market managers wondering if they can stay open. The order...
RESOURCES FOR RESPONDING TO COVID-19
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RESOURCES FOR RESPONDING TO COVID-19
Susan Glassman, MS Ed., Nutrition and Wellness Educator
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION
Serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties
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Why Does the Census Matter? And What are the Challenges This Time?
Millions of American households this month will receive a mailed invitation from the U.S. Census Bureau to participate in the every-10-years effort to count everyone in the country. Julie Dowling has been part of that...
To Roast or Not to Roast
If you are wondering if those spiny covered nuts in your yard are edible chestnuts, be sure to do your homework before hulling and roasting. The difference between the edible American chestnut and the popular landscaping horse chestnut or Ohio buckeye could turn out to be a toxic snack. Though...
Winterfest 2020
The annual Winterfest 2020 will be on Saturday, January 18 . University of Illinois Extension and DeKalb County Forest Preserve collaborate each year to offer a day for families to get outside, have fun, and explore an enjoyable destination. Winterfest is from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM and is held at...
Beef Quality Assurance workshops scheduled for December
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Contact: Jill Johnson, 217-787-4280, jill@illinoisbeef.com
SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Nov. 8, 2019 —Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) sessions will be held throughout Illinois in December. These sessions serve as the beef industry’s best source of continuing...
2019 4-H Achievement Celebration Winners
Ogle County’s top 4-H members and clubs were honored for outstanding achievement at a special program held Sunday, November 10 in the Byron Middle School theatre.
Top county honors went to 4-H teens Sara Blume, Oregon and Renee Gehrke, Byron. Blume, Blackhawk Crossing 4-H Club and...
OGLE COUNTY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT DAY WINNERS NAMED
Ogle County 4-H’ers were recognized for excellence in 4-H project work at the recent county 4-H Achievement Celebration. Held November 10th at the Byron Jr High School theatre, the program featured the presentation of numerous awards including the “County Project Honor Award.”
An...
4-H’ERS HONORED FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT
One hundred eighty-two Ogle County 4-H’ers are being honored for their achievements during the 2019 4-H year at club programs this fall. The 4-H Experience Award allows 4-H’ers to be recognized for their work in Project Learning, Participation, Community Service, and Leadership. Three levels...
Raising the Minimum Wage in Illinois Webinar
URBANA, Ill. – Under new legislation, Illinois' minimum wage is set to increase from $8.25 per hour up to $10 by July 1, 2020. Learn about the policy implications of this increase with the Illinois Extension Local Government Education fall webinar Raising the Minimum Wage in Illinois.
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Fall House Guests
URBANA, Ill. – As the weather gets colder and the days get shorter, we often start seeing uninvited insect guests in our homes, according to University of Illinois Extension educator Ken Johnson.
Boxelder bugs are commonly found trying to enter houses, especially if there’s a boxelder...
Team From Boone, DeKalb, and Ogle Receive Top Award
On October 9 in Champaign, IL, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education team from Boone, DeKalb and Ogle counties received the top award for excellence in teamwork at University of Illinois Extension’s Illinois Nutrition Education Programs annual Fall Training.
The SNAP-Ed...
Early fall color
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URBANA, Ill. - Do you have a tree that is displaying fall color early this year? In Illinois, most trees do not begin to change colors for the season until October. Although some early color may be beautiful, this may be a sign of health issues.
“A branch...
Breaking the fall garden clean-up habit
URBANA, Ill. – Are you ready to change the way you clean up your perennial garden in the fall? Kelly Allsup, a University of Illinois Extension horticulture educator, says changing just a few garden habits can make a huge difference to butterflies, moths, bees, and other beneficial insects that...
