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Stay Safe as you Preserve Food

Whether you are new to canning or have been doing it for years and want a refresher, this video series is for you.
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Pesticide Applicator Testing and Training

The Pesticide Safety Education Program is offering in-person and online training and certification now through March to help Applicators and Operators meet their goals.
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5 Ways to Use and Cook a Variety of Foods

Check out our "5 Ways to Use and Cook" series of recipes and learn how to properly cut up an entire chicken through a photo step-by-step.
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Gardening for a hummingbird's travels

Hummingbirds are unlike any other bird. Spanning the Americas with over 330 species, hummingbirds belong to Trochilidae, the second-largest bird family in the world.
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Lessons for Living

No matter your age, learn valuable life lessons and gain relevant, easy-to-understand tips for living an inspiring, healthful, and rich life.
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Local Government Education

Local officials and community leaders can gain perspective from experts on policies and legislation at federal and state levels which may impact funding, programs, infrastructure, and economic progress of Illinois communities.
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Master Gardener Column by Jan Phipps
Spring blooming bulbs like tulips and daffodils can be planted from mid-October until the ground freezes. Gardeners sometimes aren’t sure how deep to bury them. Even when they know, if the soil is compacted and hard to dig, the tendency might be to give up too soon and just get them barely...
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Flower Farm is final stop in Illinois Extension's Summer Twilight Series
ALBION, Ill. – Illinois Extension’s Summer Twilight Series will wrap up its annual program in August with a stop in Sumner. With a decade-long track record, the series continues to be a unique opportunity for southern Illinois residents, farmers, and entrepreneurs to discover a variety of...

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