Follow cottage food laws when selling at farmers markets
URBANA, Ill – Have you considered selling your homemade foods at a farmers market? Basic guidelines outline what growers and vendors must observe in preparation for farmers market sales.
Cottage food operations can be a simple way to generate income from home. The...
Life Story Writing Series offers chance to record life memories
STERLING, Ill. - “Remember the time when…?” Many family stories and shared memories start with this statement. Shared around the dinner table or at family gatherings, history, recollections, and precious memories are passed down to the next generation. Telling and writing a life story is...
Stay safe on the farm this planting season
URBANA, Ill. – Spring is characterized by a fury of activity on farms. In the rush to get crops in the ground, farmers may not have safety and health as a priority.
Learn how to prevent common farm injuries and illness during this critical time at a free online webinar by...
Turfgrass, ornamentals pesticide applicator certification open online
URBANA, Ill. – Illinois pesticide applicators needing to complete the turfgrass and ornamentals category certifications can now access the online training courses to prepare for the exams. University of Illinois Extension is offering...
Dream big with expert updates for northern fruit, vegetable farmers
URBANA, Ill. – When upstate fruit and vegetable growers are looking to diversify their small farm or adopt new practices, they rely on the experts at University of Illinois Extension.
Every February, Extension educators meet with Wisconsin and Illinois commercial vegetable and fruit...
Brain health exercise program at Thomson library gives adults tools to keep wits fit
STERLING, Il. – Many people worry about their memory as they get older. Aging does not automatically mean the brain declines or gets weaker. There are many lifestyle factors that contribute to having a strong brain throughout life.
“Many people think that with older age...
Explore financial incentives for environmentally-friendly farm practices
DEKALB, Ill. – The adoption of practices like no-till, cover crops, pasture management, and agroforestry can sequester carbon in the soil and reduce greenhouse gases. Farmers utilizing these practices have multiple, new, opportunities to be financially rewarded for carbon and other...
Live happy, healthier, wealthier lives; Extension can help
URBANA, Ill. – We're never too young or too old to learn valuable lessons that keep us fit, healthy, happy, and financially sound. In a tradition which has lasted decades and adapted with the changing world environment, Lessons for Living are monthly workshops which provide easy-to-understand...
Find Your Spark in 4-H
Youth will have the opportunity to find their spark and explore the 4-H program during a six-week series of hands-on activities offered by University of Illinois Extension. Sessions will be held online and will begin at 4 p.m. Tuesdays, February 23 to March 30.
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4-H helps feed hungry families in their communities
URBANA, Ill. – Families across Illinois have more food on their table, and youth are leading the way. 4-H is investing in the next generation of food access leaders with a first round of Food Advocacy Grants aimed at helping youth become food advocates right in their own communities....