Illinois Extension offers free Learning, Thinking, Caring Webinar Series
Long-term care professionals and other professionals who work with older adults now have an easy and convenient way to participate in professional development. University of Illinois Extension is proud to present the free three-part Learning, Thinking, Caring Webinar Series this fall.
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Local Residents Win Master Gardener Awards
DECATUR – Area Master Gardeners were recently honored for their volunteer efforts at the Illinois Master Gardener Conference on September 6 in East Moline. The Macon County Master Gardener program had four individuals recognized.
Macon County Master Gardener Nancy Derby received...
Get Garden Answers you Trust with Free Extension Fall Webinars
What kind of gardening can you do in the fall? How can you protect your urban trees? How can you attract more birds to your yard? Get answers you trust with University of Illinois Extension’s free fall gardening webinars. Head to the Decatur Public Library or the Piatt County Extension Office...
CBD hemp field day to take place in Roseville
University of Illinois Extension in partnership with American Hemp Research will be hosting a CBD Hemp Field Day in Roseville, Illinois. Demonstrations of various production methods will be shown while addressing issues faced throughout the...
Piatt County 4-H Members Earn State Fair Awards
MONTICELLO – Piatt County 4-H members participated in the 4-H general projects show at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 11, 2019. Piatt County 4-H members brought home one Inspire award, three champion awards and one reserve champion award.
Out of 19 projects entered by...
Handing Off Your Business: A Planning Workshop
The aging of owners and leaders creates one of the most complex chapters in the life of a business. So complex that 60% opt to avoid all or some of the issues. Succession planning for the management of a business and the exit strategy of leaders are connected, but different. Estate planning is...
Macon County 4-H Members Earn State Fair Awards
DECATUR – Macon County 4-H members recently participated in the 4-H general projects show at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 12, 2019. Macon County 4-H members brought home five Inspire awards, five champion awards and five reserve champion awards.
Out of 29...
Dewitt County 4-H Members Earn State Fair Awards
CLINTON – Dewitt County 4-H members recently participated in the 4-H general projects show at the Illinois State Fair in Springfield on August 12, 2019. Dewitt County 4-H members brought home four Inspire awards, six champion awards and five reserve champion awards.
Out of 39 projects...
Macon County 4-H is Hosting a "Back To School Teacher Supply Drive"
Show support to area teachers and participate in the “Back to School Teacher Supply Drive” hosted by University of Illinois Extension 4-H in Macon County. Supplies can be dropped off from August 8 until the end of the day Friday, September 13 at the University of Illinois Extension office...
Extension Offering Certified Food Protection Manager Training and Exam
ARTHUR – This October, University of Illinois Extension in Moultrie-Douglas County is offering the state mandated Certified Food Protection Manager course and test. The Illinois Department of Public Health requires all food establishments be supervised by a Certified Food Protection Manager...