Farm Life is Uncontrollable, Know the Warning Signs of Stress
DECATUR, Ill. – On a farm, most pressures are constant and uncontrollable. Machinery breaks, weather delays work and commodity prices fluctuate. The work is isolating and stressful, which puts farmers at risk for severe and ongoing anxiety. Suicide rates are higher for farmers than any other...
Prune Your Way to Healthier Fruit Trees with Illinois Extension
DECATUR, IL – One of the keys to producing fruits in your home orchard or garden is yearly pruning during the dormant season. Proper pruning can increase fruit quality, reduce the occurrence of diseases and improve plant longevity, but many people are nervous about pruning or too heavy-...
Illinois Extension Offers Eating for your Heart Series During Heart Month in DeWitt County
CLINTON – Healthy eating starts with healthy food choices. Join University of Illinois Extension this February during American Heart Month for Eating for your Heart, a class that will give your whole family the tools to eat healthy.
Nutrition & Wellness Educator and Registered...
Illinois Extension Offers Eating for Your Heart Class During Heart Month in Piatt County
MONTICELLO – Healthy eating starts with healthy food choices. Join University of Illinois Extension in Piatt County this February during American Heart Month for Eating for your Heart, a class that will give your whole family the tools to eat healthy.
Nutrition & Wellness Educator...