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Get involved, volunteer!

Volunteering with Illinois Extension opens the door to endless possibilities. Embrace lifelong learning and create a lifelong impact by becoming a 4-H Leader, Master Gardener, or Master Naturalist!

Autumn Health Picks 2026: Webinar Series

Autumn Health Picks 2026 is a free online series featuring University of Illinois experts sharing insights into current health topics and practical approaches to improving well-being.

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Strong Couples Project

Maintaining a strong relationship with your spouse or romantic partner can be a challenge. This free online program will get you there.

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Farm Stress

Across the farm industry, there are ways we can all help.

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Agriculture and AgriBusiness Impact

The thing you need most is advice you can trust. Illinois Extension uses unbiased information from University of Illinois to provide practical production recommendations to help farmers, producers, industries, homeowners, communities, and agencies.

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Maximize profit on your farm

All the tools you need to stay up-to-date on the markets and to make economical farm decisions.

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Wellness in Nature

Spending time in nature can benefit mental and physical well-being. From creating a sensory experience while growing vegetables and fruits in a garden, to hiking and exploring a forest preserve, even a short amount of time spent in nature can improve overall health.

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Review the guidelines

Ensure you're following the new guidelines for selling homemade foods.

Resources

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Online courses

We provide learning on your terms so you can be who you were meant to be.

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Food Preservation

Enjoy garden-fresh foods all year long by preserving at home.  We'll take you through the journey, from the equipment you'll need to the step-by-step-process.

Information

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Keep these handy guides ready when problems emerge.

News Releases

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Applications open for 2027 Master Gardener volunteer training
MATTOON, Ill. — Do you enjoy gardening and want to make a difference in your community? University of Illinois Extension invites residents of Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Moultrie and Shelby counties to take the first step toward becoming a Master Gardener volunteer by taking the hybrid Master...
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Eleven volunteers graduate from Master Naturalist training
MATTOON, Ill. — Illinois Extension is celebrating 11 new Master Naturalist graduates who are ready to support conservation efforts and share their knowledge of the natural world with their communities.The newest graduates are Zeb Collier, Beth Connelly, Brandalyn Curry, Troye Kauffman,...
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Moultrie-Douglas 4-H member earns second place at state shotgun competition
BUNKER HILL, Ill. – Moultrie-Douglas County 4-H member Declan Stollard recently achieved an impressive accomplishment at the Illinois 4-H State Shotgun Shoot, earning top honors among some of the state's best young shooters.Held on September 26 in Bunker Hill, Illinois, the annual...
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Moultrie-Douglas 4-H Members Learn About Elections at Voter Academy
TUSCOLA, Ill. – Seventeen Moultrie-Douglas 4-H members in first through fifth grade recently participated in a hands-on 4-H Voter Academy hosted by County Clerk and Recorder, Judi Pollock, and her staff in an after school program held on Monday, October 19. This interactive program gave youth an...

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