New Statewide Leadership Opportunity: Illinois 4-H Food Advocacy Team
The Illinois 4-H State Office is pleased to announce the launch of a new statewide leadership opportunity for Illinois youth seeking to improve food security and food access in their community. The Illinois 4-H Food Advocacy team is a group of teens and young adults from across the state of...

Every Step Counts, Getting the Most out of Activity Trackers Webinar by the Nutrition and Wellness Program
Every step counts! Activity trackers give you an accurate count for steps, heart rate, and sleep. They are also fun; they get you off the couch and moving! One could say they are a wearable piece of accountability. Learn about different types of activity trackers, take a talk test, and set goals...

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — With recent severe storms ripping across several southern states, those needing to take refuge in a public storm shelter face a unique dilemma. Which is more important, social distancing or seeking refuge from a tornado? As bizarre as that question might sound, it’s...

Managing harvest-ready cattle during packing plant slow downs
BAYLIS, Ill. - Temporary closures and slow-downs in the meat packing industry have caused many tough decisions for cattle feeders. In the situation where cattle cannot go to market, feeders need to decide what management and nutritional strategies to deploy. Holding fed cattle at a...

University of Illinois Extension to Offer Virtual “Help Desk” and Articles for Nature and Natural Resources Questions
  NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Meg E. Overocker UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit University of Illinois Extension to Offer Virtual “Help Desk” and Articles for Nature and Natural Resources Questions Spring has arrived,...

Illinois Extension presses forward with planning for summer 4-H shows
URBANA, Ill. – As public health and government officials consider the next phase of managing the Coronavirus pandemic in Illinois, organizers of traditional summer events and activities are considering options. University of Illinois Extension, the...

Creative cooking with fewer ingredients
Making fewer trips to the grocery store does not have to mean boring meals or the same meal every night. Cooking with five ingredients or less is a money saver, takes less time to prepare the meal, and uses less equipment resulting in fewer dishes. “Cooking with fewer ingredients can be...

Wildlife-Friendly Gardens Add More Enjoyment and Interest
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University of Illinois Extension Marshall-Putnam Agriculture in the Classroom Program and the Marshall-Putnam Farm Bureau, collaborated to provide Ag-Bag lessons to school classrooms
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Abrianne Holler, Ag in the Classroom Community Worker, Marshall-Putnam Extension Office UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Pictured by clicking...

Discover Brain Health Webinar Series
  NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Jill Guynn, County Director UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit DISCOVER BRAIN HEALTH WEBINAR SERIES University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit invites those...

Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam County 4-H provides online resources
  NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Danielle Gapinski, 4-H & Youth Development Program Coordinator UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam County 4-H provides online...

Guidance for local governments on OMA compliance
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How to Prune Fruit Trees for a Healthier Home Orchard
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4-H recognizes volunteers who inspire a generation
4-H recognizes volunteers who inspire a generation Volunteers are the heart of Illinois 4-H, and the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Youth Development program salutes volunteers in Bureau, LaSalle and Marshall-Putnam counties, during National Volunteer Week, April 19-24. ...

University of Illinois Extension to Offer Virtual “Help Desk” for Horticulture and Gardening Questions
OGLESBY, Ill. - Spring has arrived, and many people are thinking about gardening. This is the time of year when your local University of Illinois Extension offices receive many phone calls, emails and face-to-face visits hoping to get answers to questions related to gardening and horticulture....

Marshall and Putnam County 4-H'ers taking part in a community service project to make masks to support essential workers during the COVID-19 crisis
NEWS RELEASE – SUBMITTED BY Anne Scheel UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit 4-H’ers all across Marshall and Putnam counties were given a challenge while staying at home. They are taking part in a community service project to make masks to support essential...

Worm Composting is a DIY Project For All Ages
DECATUR, Ill. — DIY projects are a great way to welcome Spring. Have you ever considered Worm Composting or Vermicomposting? One pound of worms- about 500 worms- can eat between one-half and one pound of food waste per day and can double in population in a month if they have sufficient food,...

Hemp Grower Spotlight: Rock River Labs
The University of Illinois Extension is excited to announce that the first edition of their “Grower Spotlight” webinar series will be held on Tuesday April 14th, 2020 from 9:00AM-10:30AM. This webinar series serves as a platform for our local producers and other growers and agribusiness...

'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.  “...

COVID-19 forces changes in pesticide training, testing
URBANA, Ill. - The impact of the COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) continues to create uncertainty and concern both globally and here in our community. Following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines...