"Eggs, From Farm to Fork" class being offered
Eggs: From Farm to Fork. Purchasing eggs is not so easy anymore; it takes some skill to figure out which eggs to buy! Purchase eggs from your local grocer, farmer’s market, roadside stands, or straight from the farm. The consumer can also choose organic, free-range, pasteurized, or lower...
Volunteers at the heart of Illinois 4-H
Volunteers play a vital role in supporting 4-H youth clubs and programming. University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H youth development program honors its 6,000 volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 18-24.
“Our volunteers guide our 4-H members in every way,” says Patricia...
The Heart of 4-H is in its club meetings
At a time when it seemed the country was shutting down, 4-H clubs in LaSalle County overcame many challenges to continue club meetings, activities and community service projects. With consideration to COVID requirements and...
Community Service Hours Opportunity in Marshall County
Do you need community service hours? University of Illinois Marshall-Putnam Master Gardeners have an opportunity for you.
On Monday, April 26, beginning at 3 pm, they will need help cleaning up the flower beds at...
State 4-H Hippology contest fosters passion for all things equine
URBANA, Ill. -- In 4-H, learning about horses means much more than learning to ride. Young people with a passion for horses participated in recent state educational contests related to the equine industry. 4-H’s educational programs enhance members’ knowledge of horse health, breed...
Volunteers Contribute to the Value of 4-H and Extension
Volunteers are frequently identified as the backbone of any service-oriented organization. University of Illinois Extension - Bureau County is no exception. We honor our numerous volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 18 – 24.
University of Illinois Extension -...
Meeting community housing needs is key to economic mobility
URBANA, Ill. – Economic mobility in communities is tied to affordable housing. The lack of affordable housing costs nearly $2 trillion in lost wages and productivity and creates instability where children fail to thrive, according to the...
Volunteers at the heart of Illinois 4-H
Urbana, Ill. – Volunteers play a vital role in supporting 4-H youth clubs and programming. University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H youth development program honors its 6,000 volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 18-24.
“Our volunteers guide our 4-H members in every way,”...
Bureau County 4-H Shooting Sports Open for Enrollment
Do you know a youth, ages 10-18, who would enjoy participating in 4-H Shotgun instruction this summer? Starting June 20, John Gorman, a certified Illinois 4-H Shooting Sports instructor, will be working with youth on skill...
Volunteers at the heart of Illinois 4-H
Urbana, Ill. – Volunteers play a vital role in supporting 4-H youth clubs and programming. University of Illinois Extension’s 4-H youth development program honors its 6,000 volunteers during National Volunteer Week, April 18-24.
“Our...
100-day benchmark of new administration examined in Extension webinar
URBANA, Ill. – One hundred days. This traditional benchmark is often used to analyze the transition of presidential power from one party to the next. As the Biden administration approaches the 100-day mark, University of Illinois Extension...
Edible wild mushrooms are more than just your next meal
URBANA, Ill. – Every spring, enthusiastic woodland hunters scour forests across Illinois in search of an elusive and delectable fungi, the morel.
Determined foragers delight in the thrill of harvesting wild morel mushrooms, Morchella spp, that can’t be bought at a grocery...
Local redistricting process will redefine politics in Illinois
URBANA, Ill. - After the 2020 census, every state, including Illinois, will create new electoral maps, redrawing district lines for state legislators. States with more than one U.S. representative, likewise, revise their congressional district maps using a variety of legislative procedures...
Get your food directly from the source
URBANA, Ill.— Learn to eat healthy while supporting local growers. University of Illinois Extension is offering a monthly webinar series beginning April 21 to help you navigate the Illinois growing season. Each webinar starts at noon and lasts 30 minutes....
