'Egg'cellent food safety tips keep us healthy
This time of year is popular for dyeing and decorating hard-boiled eggs. Food safety is important to remember when handling eggs to prevent unwanted foodborne illnesses. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates 79,000 Americans get sick every year from Salmonella found in eggs....
Improve your gardens: Four Seasons webinar offers tips
URBANA, Ill. - Extend the beauty and productivity of this year's garden. University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts have added five new offerings to the popular Four Seasons Gardening webinar series. Register...
Understanding the truths of autism
URBANA, Ill. - The myths surrounding autism often overshadow the truths. Leading University of Illinois experts will provide insight into what autism is as they debunk myths during an online webinar from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 7....
Improve your health at home: Online Webinar
URBANA, Ill. - Staying healthy can be a challenge, especially as more of our time is spent at home. Learn healthful strategies for enriching your wellness journey over the next two months that can change your life. Free online webinars offered by University of Illinois Extension...
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...
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
NEWS RELEASE – U of I Extension offers
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
We...
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...
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 ...
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...
Beef Quality Assurance workshops scheduled for December
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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...
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...
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...
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...
