New 4-H Goat Club in Lee County
You GOAT to be kidding me! University of Illinois Lee County Extension is starting a 4-H Goat Club!
This specialized 4-H Club will focus on learning basic information about goats: breeds, vet care, anatomy, preparing for showing, and goat products. No previous knowledge (or animals)...
4-H invites youth to join 4-H clubs
4-H members in this county will join the 6 million youth across the country in celebrating National 4-H Week, Oct. 6 - 12. The theme is “Inspired to Lead Called to Serve.” 4-H youth development programs provide hands-on learning activities for youth in Illinois and throughout the country. 4-H...
Industrial Hemp Meeting in Sterling
The signing of the Illinois hemp bill has provided opportunities for the cultivation, distribution, and processing of hemp for fiber, grain, and CBD. This versatile cash crop has the potential to empower small farmer, but is not without its own set of challenges. To help give some perspective...
Fall Harvest Paint Night
Adults of all ages relax and have some fun creating your own personal masterpiece. Join Whiteside County Master Gardeners at the Fall Harvest Paint Night on October 10 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at the Sterling Extension Office, 12923 Lawrence Rd. Sterling. Spaces are limited to 20, so register...
4-H Growing in Lee County
University of Illinois Extension in Lee County is excited to announce two brand new 4-H Clubs!
In the Ashton Area, AFC Aggies 4-H Club is now joining the list of 4-H Clubs in Lee County. AFC Aggies will meet on the second Sunday of the month at 6pm in Ashton.
In the Dixon Area,...
All Invited for a Family Fun Day!
University of Illinois and Franklin Creek Conservation Association are teaming up to bring you a Family Fun Day on Saturday, Oct 12! Area 4-H Clubs, Master Gardeners, and the Franklin Creek Conservation Association volunteers will have fun and educational activities for kids to experience. This...
Contest prepares young dairy producers
It may be a contest, but the true benefit of the Illinois 4-H State Dairy Judging Contest is that it teaches youth what it takes to raise profitable dairy production herds.
“It is important for young dairy breeders to understand the functional traits associated with high milk production...
Local 4-H Volunteers Inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame
The Illinois 4-H Foundation annually recognizes 4-H volunteers for exemplary service. This year, 80 new members were inducted into the Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame during a celebration Tuesday, Aug. 13 at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield.
“These volunteers fully embody what 4-H...
Gardening Topics presented at Carroll County Libraries
University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners will sponsor gardening workshops at local libraries in Carroll County this fall. These workshops are open to the public and there is no fee to attend.
Cooking with Herbs will be presented at 5:30pm September 11 at the Thomson Library and...
Drones in Agriculture Demonstration Held in Sterling
Calling all agronomist, farmers, crop service providers and agriculture professionals to a free precision agriculture program; Drones in Agriculture on September 30 at 10am at the Jordan Township Building. Topics include; current and future uses of drones for agriculture. Field demonstration of...
State Fair Results
4-H members from Carroll, Lee and Whiteside counties traveled to the Illinois State Fair August 12 in Springfield to exhibit their general 4-H projects. These projects were judged at the local 4-H shows and were chosen to advance to the state fair. Over the course of four days, almost 3,500...
Keep Your Brain Healthy With Monthly Brain Health Exercise Class
Make a resolution for 2019 to keep your brain fit and healthy! Current research indicates that challenging the brain is one of several things you can do to contribute to your own brain health as you age. Challenging activities is one way to train your brain and keep your wits fit!...