Illinois Master Gardener program recognizes 2020 award winners
URBANA, Ill. – Volunteers of University of Illinois Extension's Master Gardener program were recognized at a virtual awards ceremony Oct. 2. The annual awards ceremony recognizes the...
Marshall-Putnam 4-H Offering Workshops to All Area Youth
Are your kids going a little stir crazy? University of Illinois Extension, Marshall-Putnam 4-H has some upcoming workshops for youth. There is no charge for the workshops; however, we are accepting items to support our local food pantries as your donation.
October 24-STEM: Lets go...
4-H club helps youth experiencing anxiety, stress, depression
URBANA, Ill. – Teens are experiencing anxiety, stress, and depression throughout the pandemic, according to a Harris Poll conducted by 4-H, the national youth development organization. University of Illinois Extension is offering support for struggling youth, providing a safe place to talk about...
"It's a Bug's Life" program held at Putnam County Libraries
Marshall-Putnam Ag in the Classroom has been bugging around! "It’s a Bug’s Life" was a success at Putnam County Libraries. Participants learned about insect body parts when they...
4-H Cloverbud Fall Fun evening planned
University of Illinois Extension 4-H is offering a Fall fun event for youth ages 5-7 at the Extension office, 850 Thompson St., Princeton. The workshop will be held on Monday, November 16th from 4:00 – 5:00...
Fellows join hosts, begin public policy and service projects
URBANA, Ill. – In June, University of Illinois Extension’s Public Engagement Connection Center (EPECC) announced the inaugural class of Illini Science Policy Program participants, or Fellows, as...
All Illinois pesticide training, testing moves online
URBANA, Ill. – All University of Illinois Extension’s Pesticide Safety Education Program (PSEP) training and testing will be completed online through spring 2021....
Planting trees boosts curb appeal and benefits the urban environment
URBANA, Ill. – New homeowners often wonder about the value of planting shade trees when they first move in when there are so many more areas to focus on with a new home.
“Planting shade trees is an investment for the future just like other home upgrades,” says...
Farmdoc expands field crop resources with launch of new website
URBANA, Ill. – A new tool focused on field crop production is joining the suite of University of Illinois farmdoc resources.
For more than 20 years, the farmdoc website has provided Midwestern crop and...
Leadership and Community Service found through 4-H Federation
4-H recognizes that youth are an important resource in our communities. 4-H doesn’t teach youth to be leaders someday in the future; 4-H places youth in meaningful leadership roles today and surrounds them with caring, supportive adults. One way to grow into a leader is through 4-H Federation....
Marshall-Putnam 4-H "drive-thru" award pick-up a success
On Sunday, October 4, 2020, University of Illinois Extension’s Marshall-Putnam 4-H held a “drive-thru” award pick-up at the Marshall-Putnam fairgrounds. 4-H members were able to get out of their cars to receive their awards from the 2020 4-H Virtual Show. A decorated photo area was set up...