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Grow Herbs Indoors this Winter

Just because days are shorter and colder and the outdoor gardening days are over doesn't mean growing season must come to an end.

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Certified Food Protection Managers Course

This program meets the coursework and examination requirements set by the Illinois Department of Public Health. We offer courses within our unit throughout the year.

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Various sewing accessories - thread, scissor, needles, buttons, thimbles, and pins all laid out on fabric.

4-H Sewing Spin Club

December 3, 2023

County

Montgomery

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4-H Wreath Workshop

December 4, 2023

County

Montgomery

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Extension Board Meeting

December 4, 2023

County

Macoupin

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4-H Card Making Workshop

December 4, 2023

County

Macoupin

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December 1, 2023

Illinois continues work to improve waterways by reducing nutrient pollution
URBANA, Ill. — The loss of nutrients into Illinois’ lakes, streams, and rivers harms water quality here and downstream all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. The Illinois Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy, NLRS, was established in 2015 and is designed to reduce nutrient pollution in Illinois’...

(left to right) Jen Lyles, JCH Wellness Center Fitness Coordinator, Jessica Jaffry and Lisa Peterson both from University of Illinois Extension present the fitness center with their award.

November 28, 2023

Jersey Community Hospital Wellness Center Receives 2023 Community Partner Award from University of Illinois Extension of Jersey County
JERSEYVILLE, Ill. – Local staff at University of Illinois Extension of Jersey County nominated JCH Wellness Center as a 2023 Community Partner. The wellness center was selected for its continued support of Extension programs. They continuously let us partner with them and use...

Two soil samples collected in jars sitting on a shelf inside a shed.

November 27, 2023

December program highlights Illinois Centennial Soil Archive Project
URBANA, Ill. — Illinois soils tell both a story and reveal a history of how soils have changed over the centuries. To understand more, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign needs help from residents and landowners. During a free program, ...

Recycled phosphorus fertilizer in hands - Struvite

November 27, 2023

Recycled phosphorus fertilizer reduces nutrient leaching, maintains yield
URBANA, Ill. — A promising new form of ammonium phosphate fertilizer has been field-tested by University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researchers. The fertilizer, struvite, offers ...

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November 21, 2023

Illinois Extension adds to agriculture conversation at Greater Peoria Farm Show
PEORIA, Ill. — Wrap up harvest season by visiting with agriculture specialists from University of Illinois Extension at the Greater Peoria Farm Show, Nov. 28-30. Extension is excited to be a...

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