Millions at stake in census; be counted
URBANA, Ill. - An accurate census count is important to Illinois. The state could lose two congressional seats based on the population totals informed by the next census. Federal funding for programs including Medicaid,...
Extension to offer Growing Horticulture in Northwest Illinois series
STERLING, Ill. - University of Illinois Extension is pleased to announce a free webinar series, Growing Horticulture in Northwest Illinois on Wednesdays starting April 1, 2020 from 10:30-11:30 AM delivered using Zoom. University of Illinois Extension Educators Bruce J. Black, Grant McCarty and...
Save the taste of summer with at-home food preservation
DECATUR, Ill. — Get ready for summer produce by learning how to preserve food safely with University of Illinois Extension. Nutrition & Wellness Educator Caitlin Mellendorf will teach the basics of home food preservation and provide the latest safety guidelines.
Kick off the canning...
Follow safe food production practices: COVID-19 facts for farms, markets, and gardens
URBANA, Ill. - The current health issue has disrupted normal daily activities. There are many questions for growers and producers, as well as managers of farmers markets. Trust this researched advice from reliable sources.
“Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may...
How does ‘stay at home’ order impact farmers markets?
URBANA, Ill. - With winter farmers markets in full swing, the March 20 executive order by Gov. Pritzker requiring individuals to stay at home has market managers wondering if they can stay open. The order...
RESOURCES FOR RESPONDING TO COVID-19
NEWS RELEASE – U of I Extension offers
RESOURCES FOR RESPONDING TO COVID-19
Susan Glassman, MS Ed., Nutrition and Wellness Educator
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION
Serving Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall and Putnam Counties
We...
Bureau County 4-H Tech Changemakers Open House Postponed
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Danielle Gapinski, 4-H & Youth Development Program Coordinator
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit
Bureau County 4-H Tech Changemakers Open House Postponed
Due to...
Bureau County 4-H Clay Workshop Postponed
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Danielle Gapinski, 4-H & Youth Development Program Coordinator
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit
Bureau County 4-H Clay Workshop Postponed
Due to ongoing events...
Farm Bureau and IVCC Ag Club to Host Free Showing of Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman
Farm Bureau and IVCC Ag Club to Host Free Showing of
Rancher, Farmer, Fisherman
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day this April, Local County Farm Bureaus will partner with the Illinois Valley Community College Ag Club to host a free showing of...
“Agricultural Mental Health and Stress Management” program to be held on February 27
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Jill Guynn, County Director
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit
Information for ag producers, landlords, ag industry representatives and others interested, will be provided at the “Agricultural...
“Estate Planning for Agriculture” program to be held on February 25th
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Jill Guynn, County Director
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit
Join University of Illinois Extension and the LaSalle County Farm Bureau on February 25 for the “Estate Planning for...
LaSalle County 4-H Game Changers SPIN Club opens enrollment
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Toni Pienta
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION, Bureau-LaSalle-Marshall-Putnam Unit
LaSalle County 4-H Game Changers SPIN Club opens enrollment
4-H Game Changers SPIN (SPecial INterest) Club invites youth ages 8-14 to participate...
University of Illinois Extension Offers Program on Conifers
NEWS RELEASE – PREPARED BY Meg E. Overocker
UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam Unit
University of Illinois Extension Offers Program on Conifers
The Winter series of the University of Illinois Extension’...