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Illinois Ag Mental Health Voucher Program
Illinois Agricultural Mental Health Voucher Program is available to agricultural producers and their families.
Online Training Now Available
Volunteers who help to serve food, such as at church events, community gatherings, soup kitchens, and food pantries, may take this self-paced online Illinois Food Handler training. The Illinois Food Handler training is approved for food handlers working in non-restaurant establishments in Illinois, such as nursing homes, licensed daycares, hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities, or retail food stores.
Cradle to Table
Giving birth to a child is both exciting and scary, and you want to make the best decisions about your child’s well-being. The advice given by family, friends, and the media can be overwhelming and confusing. How do you know what, when, and how to feed your baby? When is the best time to start feeding your baby solid foods? How do you know when your baby is hungry or full? Find information that you can trust on this Illinois Extension website.
Free Pressure Canner Testing
To ensure safety in the home canning process, especially for those just getting started canning or who are using an older canner, pressure canner lid gauges should be tested annually. Over time, a dial gauge’s calibration can become inaccurate, resulting in an incorrect pressure reading. Drop off your lid at one of our local Extension offices and once the lid is tested, you will be contacted about the results and schedule a time for pickup.
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