The agriculture industry continues to change rapidly, impacting everyone from the producers to the industry professionals to the food consumers. University of Illinois Extension is growing its team of commercial agriculture educators to provide research-based, unbiased information to landowners,...
Living in rural America, people tend to have a general idea of the accidents that can happen on the farm. Thanks to the annual Farm Safety Day, 160 youth have a better understanding of how to stay safe on the farm, in their homes, and in their communities. “Safety awareness, in general, for...
When certain plants get established in an ecosystem they can choke out the more beneficial native plants. Left unchecked, those invasive species can destroy the native ecosystem and natural beauty. Local volunteers have a passion for eradicating invasive plants and thanks to their expertise, time,...
Hands-on workshops are a great way to cultivate new skills, hobbies, and sometimes future careers. Hodgson’s Produce and Greenhouse operators shared their expertise as local...
Drone technology is increasing in its applicability in improving farm operations. University of Illinois Extension Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell Unit Farm Management Educator Kevin Brooks uses drones to assist local farmers...
It's been said that "The only reason to give a speech is to change the world." Illinois Extension Master Gardeners (EMG) and Master Naturalists (EMN) are seeking to change their world one speaking engagement at a time through Fulton-Mason-Peoria-Tazewell ...
Collaborating across county lines and program areas has been a key to success for University of Illinois Extension programming, especially with the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program—Education (SNAP-Ed). As the SNAP-Ed program continues to evolve and grow, staff have been able to work...
