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...
Share the Love Around the Table not Bacteria this Thanksgiving
DECATUR – An estimated 1 in 6 Americans gets at least one foodborne illness annually, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. This Thanksgiving, avoid foodborne illness by preventing these common kitchen food safety mistakes.
The best way to reduce your risk...
Macon County 4-H Member Receives State Award
Benjamin Suckow, 15-year old 4-H S.C.R.E.A.M club member, was recognized at the Illinois 4-H foundation awards ceremony in October. Benjamin received the Illinois 4-H Experience Emerald Project Learning award.
4-H Experience awards recognize those 4-H members who have excelled in trying...
Dewitt County 4-H Members Receive 4-H Awards
Dewitt, Macon and Piatt County 4-H held its awards celebration October 26 at the 4-H Memorial Camp in Allerton Park. 4-H awards recognize members who excel in their 4-H year based on their involvement with projects, programs, other community activities and events, and participation in 4-H....
Macon County 4-H Members Receive 4-H Awards
Dewitt, Macon and Piatt County 4-H held its awards celebration October 26 at the 4-H Memorial Camp in Allerton Park. 4-H awards recognize members who excel in their 4-H year based on their involvement with projects, programs, other community activities and events, and participation in 4-H....
