Illinois 4-H Hippology Team earns champion title
LOUISVILLE, KY -- The Illinois 4-H State Hippology team showcased their extensive equine knowledge at the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup, securing the title of 2024 Hippology champions. Their expertise was tested across a range of topics, including breed identification and evaluation,...
Illinois Extension Master Gardeners celebrate 50 years of impact, momentum for future
URBANA, Ill. — The 1970s were a time of change; people nationwide had growing concerns about environmental damage from industrial pollution and a renewed interest in home gardening. The environmental movement led to the creation of the Environmental Protection Agency, Earth Day, and the Illinois...
Illinois Extension expands access to cultural competency training through train-the-trainer event
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois Extension hosted a national training for the Navigating Difference Cultural Competency curriculum. Eighteen Extension professionals from five states, including Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, and Missouri, participated in a train-the-trainer program at Allerton Park and...
4-H Livestock Skillathon prepares youth for careers in animal agriculture
Urbana, Ill. – Sixty 4-H youth participated in the State 4-H Livestock Skillathon in the Stock Pavilion on University of Illinois campus. Participants went through the contest and then participated in a learning workshop to better prepare for next year’s contests in the summer and fall. ...
Prioritize safety first approach of fast-paced technologies at SAFER AG two-day workshop
URBANA, Ill. — Autonomous equipment may seem like something from a movie or the future when, in reality, it is already in use throughout the agriculture industry. From robotic planting to driverless tractors and drones, these forms of technology are advancing quickly to find their place in today...
Illinois 4-H members showcase talents at 23rd Annual International Route 66 Film Festival
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Four Illinois 4-H members represented Illinois 4-H at the 23rd Annual International Route 66 Film Festival in Springfield Nov. 1-2. Their short films were selected among submissions from 21 countries, highlighting the creativity and dedication of these young filmmakers. Only...
Illinois Extension invests in schools and new audiences, welcomes new educator
BELVIDERE, Ill. – Illinois Extension welcomed Abigail Nelson as the 4-H youth development educator serving Boone, DeKalb, and Ogle counties in early June.Nelson will provide leadership and programming in 4-H youth development, focusing on schools and new audiences. She is passionate about...
Learn the Basics of Forming and Managing an LLC for Your Farm Business
If you are curious about the benefits and details of forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC), you’re not alone! In the Forming an LLC Webinar, led by staff from Farm Commons in partnership with the University of Illinois Extension, you...
Fundraiser to benefit Ag in the Classroom will make holiday shopping easier
OREGON, Ill. – Do you have someone on your holiday list that is hard to buy for or has everything? Do you want an easy meal for yourself? University of Illinois Extension has the solution for you.Individually proportioned meals are prepared and frozen for your...
Enhance Your Food Safety Skills: Become a Certified Food Protection Manager
Are you currently working in the food industry or seeking a position in this field? Consider becoming a Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM)! The Illinois Department of Public Health mandates that managers of retail food establishments obtain an American National Standards Institute (ANSI)...
Ag Career Exploration Fair set for Nov. 21 in Oregon
OREGON, Ill.– Agriculture is everywhere, technology is advancing, and research says there is a high demand for graduates with a degree. Are you still wondering if this field of study is right for you? Come to the fair and find answers to your questions. Several colleges and businesses will be on...
Youth groups collecting donations for winter gear and sock drive in Ogle County
OREGON, Ill. – The cold weather has arrived, and warm coats and accessories are essential for staying warm. Because of this, two local youth groups, Ogle County 4-H and Oregon Avalanche, are partnering to “Spread the Warmth” during their winter gear drive from Oct. 16 through Nov. 15. You are...
Illinois Ag in the Classroom honors local teacher
KINGS, Ill. - Ogle County teacher Tammy Greene of Kings School has been selected as the 2025 Illinois Agriculture in the Classroom Teacher of the Year Runner-Up. A fourth-grade teacher, she has inspired countless students with her passion for learning during her 30-plus-year teaching...
Study: Invasive silver carp reduce movement in Chicago-area water
URBANA, Ill. — Invasive silver carp have been spreading throughout the Mississippi River Basin since their introduction a half-century ago. Yet, try as they might, the fish have not advanced beyond a particular stretch of the Illinois River north of Kankakee. Research from the...
Transform Your Container Gardens This Winter: Join Us for “Evergreen Porch Pots” Class!
Do you enjoy gardening in containers but dread having to store them away for the winter? If so, we have the perfect solution for you! The University of Illinois Extension invites you to join our “Evergreen Porch Pots” class on Tuesday, December 3, at 6:30 p.m. at the Lena Community Center, 497...
