Make hitting the hay a priority during harvest
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - For many farmers, fall requires long days in the field and little rest. The pressure to harvest as much as possible combined with fatigue and looming deadlines can result increase the risk of potential hazards.
Safety and health of workers, including making time for...
Students invited to work out with Macon County 4-H
DECATUR, Ill. — Physical activity is an important element for a student’s overall wellbeing. Being physically active is good for mental, social, psychological, and physical health. Students engaged in remote learning this fall are missing this essential educational component. Beginning in...
Webinar examines dollar store impact on rural Illinois communities
URBANA, Ill. – Dollar stores in rural areas offer convenience and competitively-priced shopping options for rural residents, but their business models do not always lead to long-term community economic health.
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Find your spark in 4-H
Join University of Illinois Extension to Find Your Spark this fall. Help youth find their spark and explore the 4-H program through a 6-week series of hands-on activities.
Youth ages 8 to 12, will receive a packet with supplies and instructions for six different activities, designed to...
Celebrate National 4-H Week with Macon County 4-H
DECATUR, Ill. — National 4-H Week is October 4-10, and it is a time for 4-H programs around the nation to celebrate the difference that 4-H has made in so many lives. It is also an opportunity to highlight the outstanding youth and volunteers within our community. Macon County 4-H will observe...
Take steps to prevent farm grain bin accidents
DECATUR, Ill. – Grain bin accidents happen quickly. In a matter of seconds, anyone can be suffocated by moving grain. Farming is one of the most dangerous occupations, according to the...
Practical tips to manage your diabetes
URBANA, Ill. – For the millions of Americans living with diabetes or prediabetes, adopting a healthy lifestyle is critical in managing the disease for improved quality of life. ...
Prevent combine fires this harvest
URBANA, Ill. – Combine fires are one of the most common and expensive types of fire incidents in production agriculture. They can also cause substantial setback during harvest.
"Combine fires often start behind the operator...
Make your 2020 harvest your safest one yet
URBANA, Ill. – 2020 has had its own unique set of challenges, but harvest doesn't have to be one of them. University of Illinois Extension offers these tips for a safe harvest.
Perform routine machinery upkeep ahead of schedule.
When the season gets busy,...
Macon County 4-H partners with Mt. Zion Food Pantry and Salvation Army for food drive
DECATUR, Ill. — September is Hunger Action Month! Feeding America reports that due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic, more than 54 million people may experience food insecurity and hunger in 2020, including a potential 18 million children. Help Macon County 4-H in the fight against...
Macon County 4-H offers park program
DECATUR, Ill.— September marks the beginning of a new membership year for America’s largest youth development organization, 4-H. To kick-off the new year, Macon County 4-H invites youth, ages 8 to 18, to 4-H in the Park, a traveling four-week area park program.
Each week, University of...
Mary Jo Stewart receives Stuart Hawbaker Lifetime Achievement Award
DECATUR, Ill. — Mary Jo Stewart has generously given her time and shared her talents with the Macon County 4-H program for many years. In recognition of her dedication, Macon County 4-H and Extension Foundation has selected her to receive the Stuart Hawbaker Lifetime Achievement award.
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Starting a food business in Macon County
Joint Release from University of Illinois Extension serving DeWitt, Macon and Piatt counties and Macon County Health Department.
Caitlin Mellendorf, registered dietitian and nutrition and wellness educator has received many questions...
Dewitt county 4-H volunteer receives Illinois 4-H Hall of Fame award
CLINTON, Ill.— Megan Barth, Clinton, Ill., received the Illinois Foundation 4-H Hall of Fame Award during a virtual ceremony on Aug. 18. This year, the Foundation recognized 87 individuals for their dedication to 4-H, the University of Illinois Extension youth development program.
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