Bring homegrown foods to the table this Thanksgiving
Bring homegrown foods to the table this Thankgiving
URBANA, Ill. – Celebrating the year’s harvest with a Thanksgiving feast has been an American tradition for more than 400 years. Whether homegrown or from a farmers market, the demand for locally sourced foods is on the rise.
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4-H teens earn new state leadership roles
URBANA, Ill. – Six Illinois teens take on new statewide leadership roles as they join the Illinois 4-H Youth Leadership Team Board through the University of Illinois Extension 4-H Program.
The...
Purdue Extension and University of Illinois Extension to host Bi-State Crops Conference
Purdue University Extension and University of Illinois Extension are collaborating to offer the annual Bi-State Crops Conference, being held at The Beef House Restaurant at 16501 Indiana State Road 63, Covington, Indiana, on Thursday, December 9th. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. ET and...
Restore wildlife, prepare for spring with winter Gardening in the Air series
URBANA, Ill. — As the cold weather sets in, it's time to move indoors. Learn how to take care of houseplants, protect wildlife, and prepare for spring gardening trends in Gardening in the Air, a webinar series offered by...
Shared space: $10 million grant examines how crops, solar can occupy same space
URBANA, Ill. — Some view crops and solar panels as competitors for prime real estate. A 4-year, $10 million dollar grant awarded to University of Illinois' Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment will design "agrivoltaic...
Orr Beef Research Center Field Day features latest beef cattle research
URBANA, Ill. – Research from University of Illinois can help producers lower costs and improve the health, breeding, and nutritional needs of their cattle herds. The latest research in feed, disease, and health management will highlight this year’s...
Keep pharmaceuticals out of local waterways with drug take back day
URBANA, Ill. – That expired bottle of pills sitting at the back of the medicine cabinet was once useful, but now it’s just taking up space. The question is – what do you do with it? Flush it? Throw it away?
Either choice puts drugs into nearby rivers or lakes putting the environment,...
Don't rake fall leaves, recycle them
URBANA, Ill. – Every fall, an onslaught of leaves drop relentlessly into yards leaving homeowners to rake, bag, and haul them out on the curb. But what many don’t know is that those golden-hued leaves are gold in the garden.
“After raking leaves this fall, think about recycling them on...
Prevent accidents by focusing on safety during busy harvest season
URBANA, Ill. – A long stretch of clear skies is great news for Illinois farmers who are busy clearing fields during the fall harvest. It also means they may be working long hours more days in a row, which can increase risks for burnout, injury, and stress.
“Farmers are in the field a...
Make way for farmers on rural roads during fall harvest
DECATUR, Ill. – Harvest season is here, and with it comes safety issues on rural roads. Whether operating farm machinery or a motor vehicle, adopt a “safety first” attitude when sharing roads. During the fall harvest, there are more slow-moving farm equipment on the roadways, creating...
4-H'ers across the state can soak up facts directly from a scientist
MARSHALL, Ill - Learning directly from the source of knowledge is a great way to engage young learners. An even greater way to captivate their attention is to do it live and allow them to ask questions.
4-H’ers across the state of Illinois can sign up to participate in Soak it up...
Proper maintenance extends lifespan, saves money on garden tools
URBANA, Ill. – One of the pricier expenditures for home gardeners is quality hand tools. High quality tools will last longer, but this does mean the tools — whether shovels, rakes, pruners, or hand trowels — cost more.
“Buy the best you can afford. Take care of your tools, and they will...
Illinois Extension team kicks off new 4-H year in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties
ST. CHARLES, Ill. – With the start of a new school year, comes a new 4-H year. In every county, Illinois 4-H remains committed to offering young people guidance, tools, and encouragement to empower them for life today and prepare them for a career tomorrow.
“All of us – including...
Two DuPage County Master Gardeners earn state honors
Linda Kunesh of Carol Stream and Ron Fruin of Lombard recognized for ‘Helping Others Learn to Grow’
NAPERVILLE, Ill. – The University of Illinois Extension Master Gardener program recognized two DuPage County...
