Zoom Into 4-H: wHo, wHat, wHere, wHy? An Information Session for Interested Volunteers
If you live in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, or Putnam Counties, please join us for a Zoom meeting on October 22, 2020 at 6:30 pm to learn what 4-H is all about! We are looking for new volunteers with a variety of talents to help with traditional 4-H Clubs, as well as SPIN Clubs, Workshops, Project...
Marshall-Putnam Blood Drive a Success
University of Illinois Extension, Marshall-Putnam 4-H Federation’s Red Cross blood drive was a huge success. Thank you to all who came in to donate. Our goal was 20 pints. With your help, we were able to collect 32 pints, which can help save 96 lives.
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Extension initiative supports urban ag programs, career paths for youth
URBANA, Ill. – Advanced food science technologies, combined with a growing focus on food security and sustainable farming, are expanding Illinois agriculture potential from rural to rooftop. Urban agriculture contributes to local food security, small business development, youth development, and...
Four Seasons Gardening Program Offers Free Fall Series Webinars
The Fall series of the University of Illinois Extension’s Four Seasons Gardening Program, which focuses on environmental stewardship, home gardening, and backyard food production, got underway the month of September. The public is invited to...
Managing Diabetes in a Modern World Webinar Series
Over 34.2 million Americans have diabetes, and 34.5% of the adult US population has prediabetes. If you are one of the millions of Americans living with diabetes, adopting a healthy lifestyle to manage diabetes effectively is essential to ensure you have the best quality of life. Educating...
Bureau County Youth to Celebrate National 4-H Week: October 4-10
Every year, National 4-H Week sees millions of youth, parents, volunteers and alumni come together to celebrate the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. The theme for this year’s National 4-H Week, Opportunity4All, is a campaign that was created by National 4-H Council...
Make hitting the hay a priority during harvest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - For many farmers, fall requires long days in the field and little rest. The pressure to harvest as much as possible combined with fatigue and looming deadlines can result increase the risk of potential hazards.
Safety and health of workers, including making time for...
Webinar examines dollar store impact on rural Illinois communities
URBANA, Ill. – Dollar stores in rural areas offer convenience and competitively-priced shopping options for rural residents, but their business models do not always lead to long-term community economic health.
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