Find Your Spark in 4-H
Youth will have the opportunity to find their spark and explore the 4-H program during a six-week series of hands-on activities offered by University of Illinois Extension. Sessions will be held online and will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, February 23 to March 30.
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4-H helps feed hungry families in their communities
URBANA, Ill. – Families across Illinois have more food on their table, and youth are leading the way. 4-H is investing in the next generation of food access leaders with a first round of Food Advocacy Grants aimed at helping youth become food advocates right in their own communities....
Country ponds need help to stay healthy, beautiful
URBANA, Ill. – Owning a lush and scenic country pond is a point of pride for many rural landowners, but over time ponds need a hand to stay clean and healthy.
“Good management can slow or stop harmful changes like a buildup of surface algae or a decrease in fish so you can use and enjoy...
Marshall-Putnam Ag in the Classroom Welcomes Samantha Smoode
University of Illinois Extension would like to welcome Samantha Smoode to the Marshall-Putnam Ag in the Classroom Community Worker position. She is a graduate of Illinois State University in Agriculture Business. She is also a Putnam County native, graduating from Putnam County...
Kick off 2021 in Bureau County 4-H
Bureau County 4-H believes children can grow when they’re surrounded by people who are cheering for their success. That’s why 4-H brings youth together in clubs, led by caring adults, who welcome them as part of a larger 4-H...
PSEP Testing-Only Sessions 2021
University of Illinois Extension – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit is offering the following Testing-Only sessions and certification program for private pesticide applicators. Certification is required to apply restricted use pesticides. The sessions are in cooperation with the Illinois...
Engage youth in emergency preparedness
GALESBURG, Ill, – Ready in the Middle is an emergency preparedness initiative focused on pre-teens, teens, and their families. Developed for youth ages 10 -19, RITM gives youth participants and their families an opportunity to identify risks and hazards in and around their home by taking part in...
Virtual environment doesn’t stop fun, camaraderie, teamwork of 4-H shooting sports contest
URBANA, Ill. – There’s no stopping 4-H ingenuity and drive. Even COVID-19 couldn’t stop the dedicated 4-H members from completing their 4-H shooting sports project this fall. What was normally held as four large state meets transitioned to small group in-person outings, virtually recorded by one...
Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operation
Improve profitability, sustainability of local food, small farm specialty operations
URBANA, Ill. – There is no off season on the farm and winter is a chance for small producers to gain new knowledge. The University of Illinois Extension 2021 Small Farms Winter Webinar...
Annual Conservation Cropping Seminars now available online
URBANA, Ill. – The eighth annual Conservation Cropping Seminars will return January 2021 in a new virtual format over three days. The seminars give farmers access to soil health ideas from researchers that will improve practices on the farm.
The free three-day conference will be 9 to 11...