Serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties

Announcements and Highlights

Gardener's Corner

Illinois Extension horticulture experts are ready to help throughout the 2021 gardening season!

2021 Marshall-Putnam Counties 4-H Show

We are excited to be back in person this year! Please join us at the Marshall-Putnam Counties 4-H Show July 19-22, 2021!

Tweens Pop-Up Walking Clubs

Tweens ages 8-12 come join the fun! Three different "pop-up" clubs will be hosted this summer. Count your steps, enjoy fun crafts and try new activities!

Make and Take Peach Apple Salsa Class

This class on August 21 will take you through the recommended practices that promote safe canning of fruits and vegetables. Have fun while learning to wash, peel, chop, measure, cook and can salsa in our teaching kitchen. Take home a jar to enjoy.

Illinois State Fair

Friday, August 13, 2021 is the County Exhibit Day at the State Fair for Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall-Putnam Counties. Award-winning 4-H members display their general project work on this date. Get all the details here.

2020 Impact Report

Because of your support, we continue to provide unbiased, research-based information and strong educational programming outreach.

COVID-19 Extension and Partner Resources

The spread and mitigation of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is an evolving concern for Illinois. This collection of resources can assist families and community leaders preparing for and coping with COVID-19.

Maximize profit on your farm

All the tools you need to stay up-to-date on the markets and make economical farm decisions.

Free Pressure Canner Testing

Find us at your local Farmer's Market- Princeton, August 7 - Ladd, August 16 - Streator, September 4 - Spring Valley, September 8.
Events

  1. 4-H Shooting Sports Leader Training 7/24
    Gardener Camp, 26558 160th St. Hull, IL 62343

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  1. Tweens Pop-Up Walking Club
    Memorial Park, Wyanet, IL 61379 (Bureau County)

  1. Moving a Broadband Project Forward: Broadband Leadership Series
    Online

  1. Mental Health First Aid for the Agriculture Community July Webinar
    Online
  2. No Sugarcoating It: The Ins and Outs of Diabetes | Summer Self-Care Series
    Online
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