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Ogle County 4-H Fair Sheep Show winners
OREGON, Ill.— The 4-H Fair is a celebration of youth achievement, where members showcase the results of a yearlong project in an area they’re passionate about. Through conference-style judging, 4-H’ers receive valuable feedback, recognition, and ideas for future growth...
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Ogle County 4-H Rabbit Show winners
OREGON, Ill.— The 4-H Fair is a celebration of youth achievement, where members showcase the results of a yearlong project in an area they’re passionate about. Through conference-style judging, 4-H’ers receive valuable feedback, recognition, and ideas for future growth. The Ogle County 4-H Fair...
Graphic of livestock with Ogle County 4-H Fair winners on it
Ogle County 4-H Swine Show winners
OREGON, Ill.— The 4-H Fair is a celebration of youth achievement, where members showcase the results of a yearlong project in an area they’re passionate about. Through conference-style judging, 4-H’ers receive valuable feedback, recognition, and ideas for future growth...
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Ogle County 4-H Fair Beef Show winners
OREGON, Ill.— The 4-H Fair is a celebration of youth achievement, where members showcase the results of a yearlong project in an area they’re passionate about. Through conference-style judging, 4-H’ers receive valuable feedback, recognition, and ideas for future growth...
Graphic of livestock with Ogle County 4-H Fair winners on it
Ogle County 4-H Clothing Show winners
OREGON, Ill.— The 4-H Fair is a celebration of youth achievement, where members showcase the results of a yearlong project in an area they’re passionate about. Through conference-style judging, 4-H’ers receive valuable feedback, recognition, and ideas for future growth...
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Grow successful made in the shade gardens
URBANA, Ill. — Did you know that despite Illinois' reputation as a prairie state, its landscape was once nearly a third forest? This fact opens up a wonderful world of native plants perfectly suited for shade gardens. Choosing these local beauties not only bolsters regional biodiversity but...
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Crop dusting: Exploring aerial application safety by plane or drone
URBANA, Ill. — One of the trademarks of summer is the sight of planes and helicopters making gravity-defying turns as they make passes up and down cornfields. While this evokes awe and amazement, it also elicits curiosity as to what they are doing and why. Additionally, when serious or fatal...
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A century of data reveals declining forest diversity
URBANA, Ill. — Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have analyzed 96 years of forest census data to better understand ecological changes and inform management practices. Their study...
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2025 Ogle County 4-H Fair schedule
OREGON, Ill. — The 2025 Ogle County 4-H Fair will be held in conjunction with the 172nd Ogle County Fair in Oregon, IL. The fair is open to the public from July 30 – August 3. Visit the 4-H Fair to see local 4-H club members in action with their animals and experience the wide array of displays...
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Keep animals safe and healthy during excessive heat
URBANA, Ill. — Excessive heat will once again blast much of the United States next week, with heat indices predicted to reach 110 degrees Fahrenheit or more in many locations. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign animal welfare expert...
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Discover tools to help caregivers manage aging-related demands
URBANA, Ill. — Caregivers in long-term care settings face growing challenges as they support aging populations with complex physical, emotional, and cognitive needs. From managing dementia-related behaviors to addressing social isolation and limited resources, the challenges can be...
Prairie plants
Illinois plant ecologists fight to restore Midwest biodiversity
URBANA, Ill. — Imagine a prairie. How many plant species do you see? Maybe you’re picturing yellow coneflowers, some little bluestem, perhaps a few asters. But plant ecologists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign say these ecosystems are much more...
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Ogle County 4-H general projects to be showcased
Youth, ages 5-18 by September 1, 2021 can join for the coming year. You can visit various clubs to find the right fit or create your own!At the 4-H Fair, competition exists at two levels.   4-H’ers first compete against themselves for exhibit ratings.  Every exhibit--animal or...
A tree grows next to a street with exposed and damaged girdling roots
Don’t be stumped by tree problems
URBANA, Ill. — In urban settings like parks and yards, numerous challenges threaten tree health and longevity. Environmental or abiotic stressors are often the culprit, and as a tree’s health declines, it will become more susceptible to living or biotic organisms like pests or disease....
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