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Face your older years with health, happiness, confidence
URBANA, Ill. – Age may just be a number, but 2020 is putting that statement to the test. University of Illinois Extension educators offer suggestions for handling the physical and emotional challenges of aging, especially in light of the current health challenges.   “Now more than...
Edwards County 2020 Beef and Swine Results
Edwards County 4-H Bucket Calf & Beef Show Results               The Bucket Calf and Beef Shows have been judged.  A total of eight Edwards County  4-H members showed in various classes. ...
Color your garden with a rainbow of vegetables
URBANA, Ill. - Color is one of the aspects of design that leads to the beautiful garden, but sometimes vegetable gardens lack a variety of hues. "Thumbing through garden catalogs, you can now find a variety of colorful cultivars," says...
Edwards County 2020 General Show Results
The Virtual Edwards County 4-H General Projects Show has been completed.  4-H members exhibited their projects for online judging.  The results for the 4-H General Show are as follows: 4-H members participating in their class: Skylar Greathouse - Exploratory Collections...
Edwards County 2020 Food & Clothing Results
2020 Edwards County Virtual 4-H Food & Clothing Show                   The First Edwards County Virtual 4-H Food and Clothing Show was held Monday, June 15, 2020.  Thank you to Sharlee Aaron...
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Do not plant seeds of unknown origins
URBANA, Ill. – Mystery packages with unidentified seeds have shown up in mailboxes across the U.S. over the past week. University of Illinois Extension horticulture experts urge people to never plant unidentified seeds. The U.S. Department of Agriculture is...
Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory
URBANA, Ill. – Planning a perennial garden can be challenging when faced with weather extremes. The Midwest can often be hot and dry throughout August. Drought-proven perennials can provide relief to a stressed summer flower garden.  Silver foliage plants that thrive in full sun...
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Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps
URBANA, Ill. – It’s not just the heat; it’s the humidity and corn sweat that makes muggy Midwestern summers feel even hotter.In agricultural states, such as Illinois, large-scale fields of corn releasing water through their leaves boost humidity levels,...
Learn what motivates public service employees
URBANA, Ill. – Understanding what motivates public service employees may influence how community leaders recruit, train, retain, and inspire staff to elevate performance, retention, and morale while reducing human resource costs. ...