"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...
Wellness, nutrition education training for early childcare providers
URBANA, Ill. – Positive habits for children start with healthy, happy, and empowered childcare providers. Early childcare professionals and education centers interested in learning how to maintain and reinforce healthy choices within a childcare work environment will learn strategies to build...
State-wide "Your Thoughts Matter" online series for youth to be offered
Health is an important part of 4-H. After all, an entire H is devoted to it. Just like exercise and nutrition are a part of good health, mental health plays an important role in our daily living.
University of Illinois Extension is hosting...
Gates open for Orr Beef Research Center Field Day
BAYLIS, Ill. – University of Illinois researchers will provide updates on the latest findings at the Orr Beef Research Center Field Day on Nov. 5. Activities begin at 5 p.m. at the research...